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Editor’s note: We can learn a lot about the culture of cheese by how cheeses are named. Contributor Carlos Yescas highlights several ways in which we end up with some of the weirdest cheese names. 

1. Religion

What’s in a cheese name? Stinking Bishop, Sainte Nitouche, Tête

As a cheese professional, attending industry-related events, (including conferences, seminars, and competitions) is crucial to my job. It’s also kind of a blast.  I began attending the American Cheese Society Conferences in 2004, and I try to never miss one. I’ve also participated in Culture magazine’s Counter Culture workshops and

Mooo-ve over, Mona Lisa, there is another must-see attraction in Paris! Le Musée du Fromage, a museum celebrating the world of French cheeses opened in June 2024. It’s housed in a stately 17th century stone edifice located on the

Sometimes it pays to stop and remember that “American” isn’t a modifier limited to that which comes from the United States, a fact that rang especially true during this year’s American Cheese Society Conference, which took place July 10 to 13 in Buffalo, New

In our new series of cheese profiles, we further examine those cheeses that have been called out as best sellers from places in our “Cheese Shops We Love” series. Up first, the decidedly delightful Délice de Bourgogne.

Délice de Bourgogne is definitely a conversion cheese: one that is capable of

André Darlington is the author of half a dozen books on food and drink (including a few co-written with his caseophile sister Tenaya, AKA Madame Fromage). His latest, Bar Menu: 100+ Drinking Food Recipes for Cocktail Hours at Home, collects simple yet

Quesadillas are not just for late-night snacking or kids menus. Elevate your quesadilla to the next level with authentic ingredients and expert techniques.

Some of the world’s most delicious dishes started out as a way to repurpose leftovers. Think of arancini (uses leftover risotto), fried rice, or the many dishes

If, like me, you are an amateur de chèvre (goat cheese lover), spring and early summer are the times to head to France to satisfy your cravings with an array of classic and creative chèvres.

My guide for exploring goat cheese

What are your go to cheeses for cooking? Lots of recipes call for Cheddar, French cheeses such as Comte, and Swiss Alpine style cheeses like Emmental are popular too. Or perhaps you cook Italian food with ricotta, mozzarella or Parmigiano Reggiano? If you’re looking

One of the most exciting innovations to come out of the dairy world in the last generation is the discovery that some cows naturally produce a more digestible milk than others. It’s not lactose levels that make this milk less likely to produce symptoms like gas and bloating, it’s the