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Having moved to a big city from a small town, I\u2019ve recently discovered a whole new world of specialty cheeses. How can I learn more about what\u2019s what?<\/div>\n
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Coming from a small town myself, I\u2019ve learned that the artisan cheese world is much like a small town. Everyone knows each other and what they are doing. It may feel overwhelming at first, but you\u2019ll get your bearings pretty quickly if you pay attention. Find the local farmers\u2019 market, and start talking to people. You are likely to run into a local chef who will be more than happy to tell you his or her favorites. And when you find a cheese shop, befriend the cheesemonger, and don\u2019t hesitate to ask questions. Most cheesemongers are eager to do a show-and-tell, complete with tastings!<\/p>\n

It goes without saying that there\u2019s lots of information online—sometimes too much. If you\u2019re starting out, it\u2019s best to look for credible cheese information at one of the reliable online cheese libraries (my friends here at culture<\/strong> maintain a fabulous library<\/a> with over 600 entries). Cheese books are aplenty; you can find ones that are encyclopedic and cover the world of cheese (Patricia Michelson\u2019s books are favorites), as well as books that are more regionally oriented.<\/p>\n

Another great way to find artisan cheese and information is through social media. Throw out some questions on Twitter or Facebook and someone will respond. Everyone wants to talk about his or her favorite producer or store. I answer cheese-related questions on Twitter daily. Once you tap into that small town that is the artisan community, you can discover as many cheeses as you care to.<\/p><\/div>\n

Feature Photo Credit: Drew Horne<\/a> | Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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