TIP OF THE DAY: Storing Cheese

Decorated sheets of parchment are a gift idea for a cheese-loving friend. Photo courtesy MurraysCheese.com. The finest cheese is made on a farm or creamery, where it is stored in a cool—not cold—and damp environment. If cheese is kept too cold, it loses flavor. So keep cheeses in the warmest part of the refrigerator: usually…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Smokin’ Mac & Cheese

Smoke up your mac & cheese with smoked cheese and bacon. Photo courtesy MackenzieLtd.com. Add some smoke to your favorite mac & cheese recipe. Divide the total cheese in a 75:25 proportion and use 25% smoked cheese. For example, if 8 ounces of Cheddar cheese are called for, use 6 ounces of Cheddar and 2…
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CINCO DE MAYO: Know Your Mexican Cheeses

Can you name these Mexican cheeses* (photo by Claire Freiermann | The Nibble).   Do you know the difference between queso blanco and queso fresco? Queso de papa and queso quesadilla? Learn the cheeses of Mexico, also known as Hispanic or Latin cheeses. Take a tour of fresh Hispanic cheeses, Hispanic melting cheeses, and aged…
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