How to Choose Cheese: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Well
New to a cheese counter? Learn how to choose cheese well: identify the family, use your senses, read the label, and buy for how you’ll eat it.
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Washed-Rind Cheeses Explained: Époisses, Taleggio and More
Washed-rind cheeses like Époisses and Taleggio smell far stronger than they taste. Here’s how the family is made, the main types, and how to serve them.
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Burrata vs Mozzarella: What’s the Difference?
Burrata and mozzarella look alike but are completely different inside. Here’s how burrata’s creamy centre is made, and how to use each cheese.
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What Is Halloumi? The Cheese That Grills
Halloumi is the salty, squeaky Cypriot cheese that grills without melting. Here’s what it is, why it holds its shape, and how to cook it perfectly.
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Pecorino Romano vs Parmigiano: Which to Use and When
Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano are both Italian grating cheeses, but one is sharp and salty and the other nutty and sweet. Here’s when to use each.
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Comté Cheese: France’s Beloved Mountain Cheese
Comté is France’s favourite protected cheese — a nutty, brown-butter mountain wheel that transforms with age. Here’s how to choose, serve and pair it.
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Camembert Cheese: A Complete Guide
Camembert is Normandy’s soft, bloomy classic — creamy, earthy and perfect for baking whole. Here’s how it’s made, how it tastes and how to serve it.
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What Is Roquefort? A Guide to France’s Blue Classic
Roquefort is the oldest of the blue cheeses — a sharp, salty sheep’s milk cheese aged in one village’s caves. Here’s what makes it special and how to serve it.
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Gruyère vs Emmental: What’s the Difference?
Gruyère and Emmental are both Swiss and both melt well, but they differ in flavour and ageing. Here’s how they compare and which to use when.
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Feta Cheese: Everything You Need to Know
Feta is salty, tangy and endlessly useful. Learn why real feta is brined, how to spot it, how to store it, and the best ways to use it in the kitchen.
