A quick peek at the average grocery store’s cheese selection might lead you to think that the list of Dutch cheeses consists of only one or two types: Gouda and Edam. These are, to be sure, the most popular Dutch cheeses, but the cheese world in the Netherlands is diverse—and delicious. Cheesemaking in what is […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Mozzarella di Bufala
You may think you know mozzarella, but mozzarella di bufala campana is a whole different story. What most non-Italians think of as mozzarella is usually a type of cow’s milk mozzarella called fior di latte. Instead, mozzarella di bufala has an explosive tanginess that is amazing by itself, with fresh tomatoes, or on a pizza. […]
9 San Francisco Cheese Shops (+ Local Cheese Producers)
Mission burritos. Seafood-laden cioppino. Juicy dumplings. No matter what you’re craving, San Francisco is rife with top-notch culinary options. And if you’re in the mood for an enviable selection of cheese (and other speciality foods or drinks to go with it), the city by the bay will also deliver. The best places to get cheese […]
Tuscan Cheese: A Guide to Caciotta, Pecorino, Ricotta, & More
When you get a basic overview of Italian food, you’ll quickly realize how regional the cuisine is. So regional that one dish can change in subtle yet meaningful ways between neighboring towns, let alone entire regions. So, when a cheese connoisseur headed for Tuscany starts looking into what uniquely Tuscan cheeses they should try, they […]
Say Cheese! (Then Eat It): Top 8 Cheese Shops in Boston
Ok, let’s be honest: no one thinks Boston—and then thinks cheese. But fans of the fromage rejoice because Boston-by-cheese is totally a thing. Believe it or not, you can, quite literally, taste your way through Boston by sampling some of the best cheeses in the world, all lovingly selected and offered by local Boston cheese […]
7 Most Famous Foods in Paris (& the Best Places to Try Each One)
You could climb the Eiffel Tower, stroll down the Champs-Elysées, and spend the rest of your time in the French capital getting lost among paintings in the Louvre. But if you don’t eat out in Paris, you’ll have missed out entirely. Food is an integral part of French culture. So much so, in fact, that […]
The Best Cheese Shops in Paris (And What to Know Before You Go)
Ah, Paris… They may call it the City of Love or the City of Light, but we’d wager it’s really the City of Cheese. There’s nothing more romantic than a perfectly put-together cheese board accompanied by a baguette tradition and a bottle of wine. Whether you’re sharing with a partner or treating yourself to some […]
Famous Fromage: 7 Types of French Cheese in Paris & Beyond
Former French President Charles de Gaulle is famous for having declared that it was impossible to govern a country with 246 kinds of cheese… and these days, France is home to far more than that! It can seem a bit overwhelming to know where to begin, so to help you get started, here are the […]
A Crash Course in Italian Cheeses
In Italy, cheese isn’t just something you eat. It represents where you are from and the history of your region. As you might have guessed, this means there are a lot of different cheeses in Italy. Just like with bread, cured meat and pasta shapes, cheese in Italy is a geographical marker. Wherever you […]
Behind the Bite: Idiazabal Cheese
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Drive from San Sebastian out to the idyllic Basque countryside beyond city limits, and suddenly you’ll find yourself in another world. As the landscape gets even more lush and green and the sounds of Spanish […]