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A Cheese Monger's Guide to Gourmet Cheese

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A Little About Me

 

My training as a cheese seller (or cheese monger in the industry) came from individuals who'd worked for Neal's Yard Dairy in London, England, and had hands on knowledge of artisanal cheese-making in Ireland.  I later went on to Head my own Cheese Shop (making Who's Who Among Executive Women in for 2006 & 2007).  I'm now on the internet bringing all my cheesy knowledge to you! 

I consider the information and links below to be a "cheese mongers" guide to the art of gourmet cheese.

Cheesy Articles 

Written by yours truly!

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Sheep Cheese: Ancient Heritage Dairy

Sheep cheese tastes distinctive, characteristically strong, and very different from cow or goat cheese. On this family sheep farm, the making of cheese reflects a slower pace of life along with a direct connection to the land. Consuming this cheese requires a careful eating pace. To see more stories, get recipes, and links to additional resources, go to: http://cookingupastory.com/

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US Cheese Makers 

Cheese Makers from across the US!

How To Make Cheese

Learn how to make cheese at home. Making homemade more...1 point

Cowgirl Creamery's Artisan Cheese Shop

Cowgirl Creamery's Artisan Cheese Shop is a full-s more...0 points

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Seattle's Artisan Cheesemaker

Online store offering artisan cheese, gift baskets more...0 points

Vella Cheese Company of California, Inc.

Handmade Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Asiago cheeses more...0 points

Maytag Dairy Farms

Maytag Blue Cheese has been handmade by Maytag Dai more...0 points

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My Picks! 

You have to read a lot of cheese books to be able to answer all the discerning questions that today's cheese connoisseur can pose. The list below are what I consider to be the best, and many of them are indeed written by the best in the industry!

The Murray's Cheese Handbook: A Guide to More Than 300 of the World's Best Cheeses by Rob Kaufelt

The Murray's Cheese Handbook: A Guide to More Than 300 of the World's Best Cheeses by Rob Kaufelt

Murray's is known as the longest running gourmet c more...1 point

Cheese Primer by Steven Jenkins

Cheese Primer by Steven Jenkins

This is a great beginner's book, but the informati more...1 point

French Cheeses: The Visual Guide to More Than 350 Cheeses from Every Region of France by Kazuko Masui & Tomoko Yamada

French Cheeses: The Visual Guide to More Than 350 Cheeses from Every Region of France by Kazuko Masui & Tomoko Yamada

I <3 this book! It goes through a lot of t more...0 points

Making Great Cheese At Home: 30 Simple Recipes From Cheddar to Chevre by Barbara Ciletti

Making Great Cheese At Home: 30 Simple Recipes From Cheddar to Chevre by Barbara Ciletti

Great beginner's book that's easy to read and unde more...0 points

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Artisan Cheese On The Farm

Farmstead cheese is made only from milk that comes from the animals raised on that particular farm. Distinctive in taste, and quality, one such cheesemaker gives us a glimpse of what it is like to be a cheesemaker on a small farm. Recipe from the episode: Pat's Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Online Cheesy Shop! 

Links to great fromageries ONLINE!

Murray's Cheese

Imported and domestic cheeses, searchable by name more...0 points

Artisanal Cheese Shop

Wide selection of cheese from around the world shi more...0 points

Ideal Cheese Shop

New York based shop offering a large selection of more...0 points

Bedford Cheese Shop

Gourmet cheese Cheese Baskets Cheese Gifts Cheese more...0 points

Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop

Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop, Offering Select Cheese, more...0 points

House of Cheese

House of Cheese is an award winning cheese supplie more...0 points

Cheesetique.com

In Europe, neighborhood cheese shops are a common more...0 points

The Cheese Shop of Ridgewood

The Cheese Shop of Ridgewood! : Welcome to the Che more...0 points

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills has been providi more...0 points

Neals Yard Dairy

NYD GUIDE TO CHEESE CARE. COVENT GARDEN 17 Shorts more...0 points

Cheesey Finds! 

Great items to help you become a cheese gormond!
Picnic Time Inc. 5-pc. Festiva Cheese Board and Knife Set, Natural Wood

Picnic Time Inc. 5-pc. Festiva Cheese Board and Knife Set, Natural Wood

Price: $29.95

This square hardwood cutting board has a drawer-style storage compartment for four brushed stainless steel tools. The compact design makes it an easy-... more »

Bonjour Set of 6 Animal Cheese Markers

Bonjour Set of 6 Animal Cheese Markers

Price: $14.95

In the French tradition of designating cheese by milk types, this whimsical set f by Bonjour eatures 2 cow, 2 sheep and 2 goat markers. Detailed porc... more »

Leifheit 5x6 Cheese Cutter

Leifheit 5x6 Cheese Cutter

Price: $12.95

Instead of trying to slice your cheese using an ordinary knife and having the slices come out in irregular shapes, try this Cheese Cutter. Imported fr... more »

Wusthof 5-in. Culinar Cheese Knife

Wusthof 5-in. Culinar Cheese Knife

Price: $79.95

The Culinar Hard Cheese Knife: features a curved 4.75-in. blade with prongs for slicing and picking up all kinds of cheese. This knife is for harder... more »

Metrokane Cheese Serving Set

Metrokane Cheese Serving Set

Price: $39.95

The cheeseboard is crafted of lustrous, fine-grained bamboo with a lucite case for the cheese tools stored underneath. The cheese knife, planner, and... more »

Bonjour 12-pc. Cheese Board Set

Bonjour 12-pc. Cheese Board Set

Price: $39.95

Your cheese presentation will be the talk of your next soiree with BonJour’s Porcelain Cheese Serving Set. Label your favorite cheeses, then easily... more »

Wusthof 4.75-in. Classic Cheese Knife

Wusthof 4.75-in. Classic Cheese Knife

Price: $64.95

The Classic Hard Cheese Knife: features a curved 4.75-in. blade with prongs for slicing and picking up all kinds of cheese. This knife is for harder... more »

Picnic at Ascot 2-person ImpulseNew Deluxe Wine and Cheese Set, Black

Picnic at Ascot 2-person ImpulseNew Deluxe Wine and Cheese Set, Black

Price: $21.95

You never know when you might crave a little snack of cheese and crackers, so this handy deluxe cheese set keeps you prepared. In black, it’s made o... more »

Chef'sChoice 2-pc. Cheese Knife Set

Chef'sChoice 2-pc. Cheese Knife Set

Price: $69.95

This Cheese Knife Set is the perfect accompaniment to a cheese board platter for pre-dinner cheese plates or for afternoon wine and cheese parties. Th... more »

Rosle 11-in. Cheese Knife, Stainless Steel

Rosle 11-in. Cheese Knife, Stainless Steel

Price: $28.95

A cheese lover simply cannot be without this 11-in. stainless steel cheese knife. Well-designed and extremely strong and functional, it cuts very well... more »

US Cheese Associations 

Guilds that host the finest cheese makers in the US!

The Maine Cheese Guild

Information about Maine made artisanal cheese for more...0 points

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Jeffrey Roberts, The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese

This video is an interview with Jeffrey Roberts, author of The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese, published by Chelsea Green Publishing. The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese is the first reference book of its kind and a must-have for every foodies library. Jeffrey P. Roberts lavishes loving attention on the growing local food and farmstead movement in what is fast becoming a national trend. This fully illustrated atlas of contemporary artisan cheeses and cheese makers will not only be a mainstay in any cookery and cuisine libraryguiding consumers, retailers, restaurateurs, and food professionals to the full breadth and unparalleled quality of American artisan foods--it will be the source of many a fabulous food adventure.

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Olde Hudson's Lesson in Cheese

Hudson Valley Web TV visits Olde Hudson Gourmet Shop in Rhinebeck for a Lesson in Cheese. The owner shows you how to select a variety of cheeses for any gathering.

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NorDac

Great cheese lens. So many cheeses so little stomach room.

Posted February 01, 2008

Oosquid

I never knew there was so much to know about good ol' cheese. A good strong mousetrap is my favorite. Great lens 5 stars.
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Philip

Good luck with your website from a fellow cheesemonger.
Regards
Philip
www.houseofcheese.co.uk

Posted July 01, 2007