Trivia & Facts

What is Pecorino? Everything about Italian sheep’s cheese

What is Pecorino and how does it differ from Parmesan cheese? Read all about Pecorino Romano and other types of Pecorino, how to use this Italian sheep's milk cheese and what to serve it with.

What is Comté? Everything about the French mountain cheese and how it differs from Gruyère

What is Comté cheese and how does it differ from Gruyère? Read how this French mountain cheese from the Jura is made, what it tastes like and how to use Comté in fondue, gratin or on a cheese board.

Which dip goes with which cheese? Cheese dips for your cheese board

Which dip goes best with which cheese? Read the rules of thumb for pairing cheese and dip, and discover which jam, sauce or syrup tastes best with aged cheese, brie, goat cheese and blue cheese.

White mold cheese or red flora: what is the difference?

What is the difference between white mould cheese and red flora? Read how the rind forms, what the cheeses taste like, and how to best serve and store brie and red flora.

What is herb cheese? Everything about cheese with herbs

What is herb cheese and how are the herbs added to the cheese? Read all about cheese with herbs, spices and nuts, from fresh to spicy, and how to get the most delicious results with herb cheese.

Cream cheese or spreadable cheese: what’s the difference?

What is the difference between cream cheese and spreadable cheese? Read how these soft cheeses are made, how they taste, how to store them and what to serve them with.

Cutting cheese: how to cut every type of cheese

What is the best way to cut cheese? Read which cheese knife or cheese plane to use for each type of cheese, how to cut brie, a wedge of cheese or a block, and what the golden rules are.

What is Jersey cheese? Cheese made from the milk of Jersey cows

What is Jersey cheese and why does it taste so creamy? Read all about the Jersey cow, her rich milk and how to serve Jersey cheese at its best.

Tête de Moine: why do you curl this cheese?

Why curl Tête de Moine instead of slicing it? Read where this Swiss cheese comes from, how to curl it with a cheese peeler, and what to serve it with.

Parmigiano Reggiano: everything about authentic Parmesan cheese

What is Parmigiano Reggiano and how does it differ from Parmesan cheese? Read how this Italian hard cheese is made, how long it is aged and how to use it for the best flavour.

What is fenugreek in cheese? Everything about fenugreek cheese

What is fenugreek and why does fenugreek cheese taste so sweet and nutty? Discover how fenugreek gets into cheese and which cheeses with fenugreek you can find at our store.

What is cumin cheese? Everything about cheese with cumin

What is cumin cheese and how does the cumin get into the cheese? Read all about the taste, the aging from young to old and how to serve cumin cheese at its best.

How is cheese made? From milk to Gouda cheese

How does milk become cheese? Read step-by-step how Gouda cheese is made: from curdling and pressing to brining and aging.

Blue cheese: what is blue-veined cheese and how does the mold get into it?

How does blue mold get into cheese, and is it safe to eat? Read all about blue-veined cheese, from piercing the rind to serving tips.

How do holes form in cheese? Everything about Swiss cheese

Are the holes in cheese poked into it? No! Read how bacteria create the holes in cheese and why Gouda cheese doesn't have large holes.

Is the rind of cheese edible? Here’s the lowdown for each type of cheese

Can you eat the rind of cheese? Read which cheese rinds are edible, from brie and red-flora cheese to Parmesan, and which ones are better off cut away.

Goat cheese and sheep cheese: how do they differ from cow's milk cheese?

Why is goat cheese white and sheep's cheese so creamy? Read about the differences in taste, color, and use between cow's milk, goat, and sheep's milk cheeses.

Farmhouse cheese, farm cheese or factory cheese: what is the difference?

Is farmhouse cheese always made from raw milk? Read about the difference between farmhouse cheese, farm cheese, and factory-made cheese, and how to recognize them.

Low-salt cheese: how does cheese with less salt work?

Cheese with less salt without compromising on taste? Read how much salt is in cheese, how low-salt cheese is made and which cheese suits you best.

What do 20+, 30+, 35+ and 48+ mean on cheese?

Does 48+ cheese contain 48% fat? No! Read what 20+, 35+ and 48+ on cheese really mean, how much fat is actually in it and how lower-fat cheese tastes.