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Gourmet Cheese

Gourmet cheese comes in a large variety with well over 400 varieties just from the French cheese alone. From the mild to the strong, the soft to the hard, cheese is a great way to compliment any meal or snack.

Whether you are having a fancy wine and cheese party, or just enjoying a slice of cheese with an apple for a snack, your gourmet cheese will taste a lot better if you learn how to purchase, store and serve it properly.

Buying Cheese

When buying gourmet cheese, you want to shop at a place that has a large selection and knows about cheese. That way you’ll be able to ask for recommendations if you want some special cheese to go with a certain type of wine or special meal. You can find a good selection of cheese in a specialty market or gourmet grocery store. Buy only what will be consumed with in a few days. Flavors and aroma of fine cheeses change over time in a home refrigerator....more...

Fresh (Unripened)

Texture: Soft, creamy, white in color

Main Characteristics: Very spread-able

Common uses: dips, cheese cakes, lasagna, and slather over bagels or crackers
Examples: Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Ricotta

Semi-Soft

Texture: Soft and pliable

Main Characteristics: Elastic when heated ...more...

Web Supermarket Gourmet

Buying, Storing and Serving Gourmet Cheese by Lee Dobbins
Types Of Cheese And How You Store Them by Miyouri Inagaki