Looking for ways to improve your next holiday celebration? With the holidays fast approaching, many people want to ensure that they and their guests can easily unwind and have a good time. What better way to do that than with some great wine and cheese pairings?
Read moreLooking for ways to improve your next holiday celebration? With the holidays fast approaching, many people want to ensure that they and their guests can easily unwind and have a good time. What better way to do that than with some great wine and cheese pairings?
Read moreThose new to the cheese scene may have heard the term ‘rennet’ without fully understanding what it means. Many myths and misconceptions about rennet are out there, but today we are going to cover some of the most common ones. So what really is rennet, why is it in your cheese, what’s true, and what’s not? Let’s take a closer look.
Read morePicture this: You just moved into a new apartment and are having a few friends over for a housewarming party. There’s no better crowd-pleasing appetizer than a cheese platter, so you head to the grocery store to pick out some cheese and charcuterie. You get to the specialty cheese section and suddenly, panic sets in as you think about all the cheese questions you have. Ten different types of Parmesan? Parmigiano-Reggiano? What’s the difference? Which brands are best, and which country should your cheese be from? Why is there such a big difference in price? Does it matter how long the cheese has been aged?
Read moreCheese is one of the most versatile foods for every dish, from breakfast to lunch, dinner, or dessert. As commonplace as cheese is though, there are still some aspects of it that feel mysterious. From the creation process to the classification, even the most sophisticated self-proclaimed cheese experts can have a lot of questions.
Read moreAs the popularity of craft beer continues to rise, wine has some competition for cheese’s favorite companion. More and more beer types and flavors are being produced and perfected in various regions of the world, opening up the possibilities for beer and cheese pairings. There’s freedom in finding the flavors you love and matching beer […]
Read moreThe list of foods and drinks you shouldn’t consume while pregnant is longer than most people realize. Alcohol, lunch meat, sushi, and excessive caffeine are the widely known ones to avoid, but the dos and don’ts of eating your favorite cheese while pregnant is a little bit trickier. Listeriosis (the illness you can get from […]
Read moreYou might be wondering why you would even want an Italian cheese blend rather than just one type of cheese. Our question is, why wouldn’t you? The beauty of combining multiple Italian cheese types creates endless possibilities for both palate and purpose.
Read moreOne of the most overwhelming parts of the cheese selection process is deciphering the differences between the plethora of cheese types available at the store.
Read moreAt Cello, we like to refer to Fontal as one of our best-kept cheese secrets. This cheese is delicately hand-crafted, carefully shelf-cured, made with cow’s milk, and ready to hit your table in many forms.
Read moreNothing says summer like chilled white wine and a beautiful cheese board. But when you head to the specialty cheese aisle in your nearest grocery store, how do you know which cheese to select? Once you’ve picked your favorite cheese, how do you know.
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