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Cheese: General Information

Nutritional breakdowns, history, descriptions, encyclopedias and much more information of a general nature related to cheese.
Review of "The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide"
If you love cheese you'll want to learn more about this cookbook.
Fromages.com - Cheeses Delivered to Your Door
An interview with Marc Refabert, founder of Fromages.com a company that delivers an infinite variety of French cheeses to your doorstep, by Debra Weber, About Guide to French Cuisine.
Cheese Nutrient Composition
Detailed nutritional information on some of the more popular variety of cheese, from Nutrition Guide, Rick Hall.
Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide
Lisa Shea, About's Guide to Wine shares specific suggestions for wine and cheese combinations.
About Cheese
Basic descriptions for 15 types of cheese.
Behold The Power of Cheese
A wonderful site by the American Dairy Association which provides a wealth of information on cheese including profiles of different varieties, FAQ's, history and storage tips.
A Brief History of Cheesemaking
A look at the possible beginnings of cheese and the evolution of cheesemaking into our modern day factories.
Camembert: The History of the Cheese
A look at the beginnings, manufacture and availability of this great French cheese.
Cheese Encyclopedia - Parmesan to Swiss
From the Better Homes Kitchen, brief descriptions of various different cheeses along with suggestions for their best uses.
Cheese FAQ
Answers to commonly asked questions about cheese such as "What causes cheese to mold?", from Sargento Foods.
Cheese FAQ
A brief explanation of the reason why Swiss cheese has holes and what the natural color of cheese is.
Cheese in Italian Cuisine: A Seasoned Marriage
A guide to the fine cheeses of Italy and their uses.
Cheese & Rennet
An information sheet by the Vegetarian Society on the manufacture of cheese, types of cheese, vegetarian cheeses and nutritional aspects.
Fromages.com
If you're looking for information on french cheeses or to purchase some online, this is an elegant place to begin.
The History of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
The origins of "one of the world's most highly prized cheeses".
How Cheese Is Made
A step-by-step tour of how swiss cheese is made at the Broad Run Cheese House, with photographs.
iCheeses.com
A large variety of cheeses are available for purchase at this site in coordination with Amazon.com.
Judging Cheddar
Tips from the Grafton Village Cheese Company on judging a quality cheddar.
The Making of Camembert Cheese
A step-by-step look at how camembert cheese is made, with photos.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Facts ranging from the making of Parmigiano Reggiano and branding the trademark to marketing information.
Queso: A Guide to Hispanic Cheeses
A helpful guide to Mexican and Caribbean cheeses which defines the most popular varieties and divides them into groups which describe their best uses.
Smile and Say 'Cheese Course'
Advice on selecting and serving a cheese course from Martha Stewart.
Stilton - Britain's Historic Blue
Recipes, cutting tips, distributors and other information related to stilton cheese.
The Story of Real California Cheese
A variety of information on California's cheeses including their cheesemaking history, types of cheese and tips on cooking, choosing and serving.
What's In Your Cheese?
A source of information on vegetarian cheeses including a list of companies which produce them.
World of Cheese Encyclopedia
iGourmet.com presents this encyclopedia, divided by country, describing cheeses from around the world.

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