{"id":34236,"date":"2018-05-11T07:45:59","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T11:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=34236"},"modified":"2018-05-11T13:00:23","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T17:00:23","slug":"five-tips-for-buying-cheese-at-the-counter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/five-tips-for-buying-cheese-at-the-counter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Buying Cheese at the Counter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cheese counters<\/a> can be awfully intimidating: All those foreign names, different styles, and stinky aromas are enough to overwhelm anybody. Not to worry: a good cheesemonger is like a fairy godparent. They just want to make all your cheese wishes come true!<\/span><\/p>\n

While a good monger knows their cheese, they don\u2019t know you\u2014and that makes communication key when buying cheese. They can usually tell whether or not you like a sample by the expression on your face, but only you can articulate what it is you\u2019re looking for. So, the next time you go cheese shopping, bear these tips in mind and watch the magic happen. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Come with purpose<\/b><\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s destined for a fancy dinner party<\/a> or a light snack, the right cheese exists for your occasion. Your purpose sets the tone for your entire shopping experience. The trick is giving your monger the necessary details to bear in mind as they select samples: the situation, the number of guests, and what other food you\u2019re serving. Coming in to experiment can take a while, but is a fun learning experience. In the end, the decision is yours as to what cheese you\u2019re going to bring home.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Know your preferences<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you really love or really hate a certain kind of cheese, tell your monger. If you want to try something new, let them know what you\u2019ve had before. If you\u2019re craving blue cheese, just say it. Even mongers can be overwhelmed by the size of their counters sometimes; the more you can tell them about what you like, the easier it will be to narrow your options down. Or, if you really are open to anything, ask your monger what they\u2019re most excited about.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Know your crowd<\/b><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t need to know everyone\u2019s favorite cheese, but like understanding your own preferences, knowing your crowd can go a long way to ensuring everyone finds something to love. Be mindful of allergies and pregnancies; neither you nor your monger want to be responsible for sending guests to the hospital. If you don\u2019t know how many people are partaking, then overestimate. No one should go home hungry.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Think with your stomach<\/b><\/h3>\n

Weight means nothing to an empty stomach; it\u2019s merely a measurement by which price is determined. A quarter pound of Brie<\/a> resembles nothing of a quarter pound of Manchego<\/a>. Unless a recipe calls for a specific amount or you\u2019re buying on a budget, try to think visually. Number of fingers\u2019 width is a widely accepted form of measurement among mongers, and is more appealing to the senses; you can see how much cheese you\u2019re getting rather than guessing.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Be adventurous<\/b><\/h3>\n

There is nothing mongers love more than showing off perfectly ripe wheels of cheese and finding customers brave enough to taste them. You don\u2019t have to love every cheese you taste; every monger does not love every cheese, after all. But a willingness to sample demonstrates an appreciation for all kinds of cheese and the hard work that goes into making and selling them.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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