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Cheese Buying Guide

A guide to buying flavorful, perfectly ripened cheese from the best cheese shops and online retailers.

Buy Cheese Online

If you don’t have a local cheese shop, or if you want to send the gift of cheese, check out these options on the Web.

Which Types of Cheese Travel Well?

Planning a trip or a picnic? The Fromager at Bar Artisanal in New York shares his recommendations for cheese that travels well outside of refrigeration

Essential Cheese Knowledge

You can confidently walk into a cheese shop if you’re armed with just a little bit of essential cheese knowledge.

Quick Tips for Buying and Storing Cheese

Whether you shop for cheese at a large grocery store or a small, locally owned cheese shop, there are a few things you should always keep in mind. Knowing how to buy high-quality cheese, and how to store it, insures you will get your money’s worth.

Cooking Measurements for Cheese

If a recipe calls for 1 cup of grated cheese, how much cheese should I buy?

Raw-Milk Cheese

A list of raw-milk cheeses that might be in your local cheesestore

The Seasonality of Cheese

As the seasons change, so do the best cheeses available.

Artisanal Cheeses Made With Vegetarian Rennet

A list of artisanal cheeses types suitable for vegetarians

Lactose Free Cheese Substitutes

Lactose free cheese substitutes include rice cheese, soy cheese and almond cheese

Is Cheese Too Expensive?

Has artisanal cheese gotten too expensive for you?

Five Tasty Cheeses for Burgers

Who can resist a cheeseburger?

Cheese For Valentine's Day

Say "I Love You" with these heart-shaped cheeses

Explore Cheese

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