Cheeses of the World
Below are our 20 articles in the 'cheeses of the world' category:
Though not famously known for their cheeses, the countries of Asia offer many interesting varieties. Learn about Paneer from India, Sakura from Japan, Ragya Yak from Nepal, and many more cheeses from ...
The land “Down Under” is home to a diverse array of cheeses many with European influences. The first recorded knowledge of cheese making in the area occurred in the 1700s, when the first European ...
Imagine – a country famous for chocolate and cheese! Despite its small size Belgium makes more than 300 distinct varieties of cheese, the same number as France. The reason they’re lesser known than ...
When you hear the words “American cheese” you might cringe at the thought of those tasteless, individually wrapped, orange-colored squares. And it’s through no fault of your own. Fact is American ...
For a small country, Denmark certainly offers a wide range of cheeses, including some famous favorites like Cream Havarti and Danablu. And while some of these cheeses are quite contemporary and ...
As a land of windmills green meadows and grazing cattle, Holland’s national heritage has been associated with milk, butter and cheese for centuries. However, it might be hard to fathom that this ...
Once upon a time cheeses made in Eastern European countries rarely traveled beyond their borders. Cheese makers Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania served only a domestic market, as the small ...
What is England’s favourite cheese? Most would argue it’s a draw between Cheddar perhaps the most popular cheese in the world, and Stilton, a fine blue that’s long been hailed as the “King of ...
Military leader and statesman Charles de Gaulle once said of France: “How can you govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?”
That was over 40 years ago. Today France officially boasts ...
Cheese makers in Germany have developed more than 150 different cheese varieties over the centuries. Yet despite their long-standing traditions and massive modern dairy industry German cheeses remain ...
In Greek mythology Aristaios, the son of Apollo and Cyrene, was sent to the Greeks as a gift from the gods. He was to teach them the art of cheese making, an ability that would become known as “a ...
In the early part of the 20th century cheese making in Ireland was mainly confined to large-scale factories that concentrated on nothing more than making Cheddar. How remarkable it is that today the ...
Hispanic cuisine may be hot and spicy, but the most popular cheeses of Mexico and the Caribbean are fresh and mild. Learn about the best Hispanic cheese varieties for snacking and cooking, including ...
In a country of mountains and fine pasture lands, tending flocks for cheese making is an important part of economical and gastronomical culture. Portugal currently produces upwards of 13 PDO ...
Scotland’s northern geography and temperamental climate once restricted local artisans to a rather short cheese-making season. The cheeses they produced had to withstand long winters and storing ...
South Africa produces a great number of cheeses in traditional English, Dutch, Italian, and Greek styles. Read about the growing popularity and demand for artisan and specialty cheeses in South ...
Many areas in South America are famous for cattle farming, so it's not surprising that countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Chile would produce some notable cheeses, too. With endless miles of ...
One of the most important cheese-producing countries in the world Spain is home to more than 100 different varieties. From fresh to extra cured and fermented to blue-veined, the country’s cheeses are ...
Recognized the world over Swiss-style cheeses are known for their pale yellow color, slightly nutty flavor and large holes in the flesh. But though the Swiss have been making cheese for more than ...
How good are Welsh cheeses? They’re so good they were once used as part of divorce settlements. Under the laws of Welsh ruler Hywel Da cheeses that were washed in brine went to the wife, and cheeses ...
