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French Blue Cheese 
I once had a French blue cheese in the shape of a log that had a very creamy soft texture. It had a rather mild blue cheese flavour. I thought it was called …
The Sardinian Maggot Cheese?
I've heard about a cheese from Sardinia which used to be illegal for export. I think it's called Casu Marzu and it's supposed to have live maggots. What …
low sodium cheeses
I love cheese - all knds - but I need to watch my daily salt intake for medical reasons. Have you any suggestions?
Affinage?
Did you see the Oct.4th article in the NY Times about the process of "affinage"? Is this the best way to ripen cheese? How does one know whether a cheese …
cheese rind - eat or not eat?
Would it be safe to say as a generality that rind on soft or semi-soft cheeses are meant to be part of the edible experience? As opposed to the tougher …
Reblochon (a French cheese)
I just finished reading your comprehensive review of French cheeses and am now eager to try Reblochon - at least the variety permitted for import to the …
Swiss "Swiss" cheese.
At my local market I can buy generic cheeses labeled "Swiss" that are made in the U.S. or "imported, " but from Finland or Denmark. Where can I go to …
Muenster cheese
Your website has made me more and more aware of the difference between simply good cheese and exceptional cheese, often not a price difference, but just …
Swiss Gruyere
Your site has a wonderful description of Swiss cheeses and I was particularly interested in your comments about Swiss Gruyere versus the product of other …
Melting cheese
Sometime cheese seems to "separate" when it melts or is heated. Is there any way to prevent this that you know of?
Wrapping cheeses for storage
I thought cheeses should always be wrapped in aluminum foil (not plastic), or maybe waxed paper. I see from your website that this may not be accurate. …
Can cheese be used past the expiration date?
I often have cheeses that I would like to use past the expiration date. It isn't moldy, and looks and smells fine. Is it safe to use?
Blue Cheese
I've often wondered: does the designation "blue cheese" refer to a class of cheeses, to a specific cheese, or both?
Your site is terrific, by the way. …
grilled cheese sandwich
Cheddar and Gruyere are typical - do you have any other suggestions?
Champagne questions
What do you think about serving champagne throughout a meal? As an aperitif, throughout the dinner, and then as the dessert wine as well. We see it used …
Blue cheese for salad dressings
What is the best blue cheese to use in a salad dressing? One that crumbles, or one that is softer so it can be blended into the dressing easily? What …
Provolone
Maybe I wasn't patient enough, but I couldn't find a reference to Provolone cheese within your extensive website. Can you direct me or otherwise gi ve …
Why are washed rind cheeses so smelly?
I've always been afraid to taste some cheeses because people say they smell really strong. Why is this? Do they taste like they smell?
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