Bloomy rind cheeses: what they are and what’s great about them You may have heard the term “bloomy rind” cheese used by your local cheesemonger or your foodie friends but you are none the wiser – what does it really mean? Allow me to demystify this wonderful family of cheeses for you, after all itRead More
The secret health benefits of Fine Cheese Can you have too much of a good thing? It is an age-old conundrum of cheese-lovers everywhere. Cheese, with its rich and often creamy profile, is downright heaven-sent, but we have taught ourselves to fear it because it causes health problems and obesity, right? Well, yes and no.Read More
3 cheese buying mistakes to avoid (or how to procure the most delicious cheese) Do you love complex delicious lingering cheeses but sometimes you find yourself disappointed after buying cheese? Let me tell you about the three mistakes that you could be making. Make sure to avoid them and you will be sure to enjoy theRead More
Cheese and Honey: Match made in Heaven Being from Russia, as a child I always remember having a big 3-litre jar of honey in the house. My grand-dad kept bees and it was one of the few sweet treats that a Soviet child could readily have. Honey even back then was thought of asRead More
4 Easy Steps to Creating the Perfect Holiday Cheeseboard Who doesn’t love a good cheeseboard for holidays? Although having a selection of cheese before or after a meal may seem like something just for special occasions, it really is something that can be done a lot more regularly. Most people are simply overwhelmed by theRead More
How to bake Vacherin Mont D’Or I absolutely adore this quintessential winter cheese. The wait for it (it’s in season between September and March) makes it ever so more special and desirable. When Vacherin Mont d’Or is back on the shelves, I think it’s imperative to enjoy it as frequently as possible and get moreRead More
How to… Gruyère Le Guyère AOP is one of the world’s most famous cheeses. But its fame is a double-edged sword – people often feel like they know it well and as a result forget to pay attention to the detail. And the devil is definitely in the detail here. You can buy this famousRead More
Demystifying cheese terminology: the cheese terms every fine cheese aficionado needs to know “Do you have any Vintage [insert cheese name]?” – a visitor asked me at the cheese shop. “I’m afraid we do not…” – said I looking perplexed having never heard of this particular cheese. Wanting to help the man to find somethingRead More
The secret to a great Swiss Fondue There is a bit of an art and science to making a nice fondue. However, the secret to a proper Swiss Fondue is to use the right kind of cheeses. Two cheeses to be precise — they are Gruyere and Vacherin Fribourgeois* (not to be confused with Vacherin MontRead More
Winter warmer: Tartiflette Tartiflette is the perfect antidote to cold weather. This traditional Savoyard dish is essentially a potato, bacon and cheese gratin and is super easy to make (we usually use this recipe on BBC.com). It is important to keep in mind though that the magic of this simple dish comes from using the Right kind of cheeseRead More
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