As Saint Patrick's Day approaches, the festivities call for more than just green attire and parades; it's also a perfect opportunity to indulge in some delicious cheese and beer pairings.
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The Art of Cheese Cutting: Choosing the Right Knives for Every Style
Laura Downey
Whether serving it before or after your meal, using the right knife for each cheese style can elevate your experience and make serving a breeze.
Four Cheeses To Make Dad's Day
Laura Downey
This Father's Day, indulge your dad's taste buds with the most delicious selection of cheeses. We have curated a list of four cheeses that are perfect for every dad who loves cheese. The first on our list is Westcombe Cheddar. Westcombe is a classic English farmhouse cheddar made with raw...
A CHEESEMONGER IN LA MANCHA. MY TRIP TO QUESERIA 1605
Matthew Rose
My name is Matthew Rose, and I have been with Fairfield/Greenwich Cheese Company for seven years; for the last five years, I have enjoyed being our Lead Cheesemonger. I work closely with Chris and Laura and our staff of cheesemongers to ensure that each team member operates at the height...
FOUR ESSENTIAL CHEESES FOR A SUPER BOWL CHEESEBOARD
Laura Downey
The Super Bowl calls for the ultimate snacks, and what is easier than creating a grazing board chock full of your favorite cheeses, cured meats, dips, and spreads?
SAVE THE EMMENTALER
Laura Downey
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Swiss Emmentaler and "Swiss cheese"? As the weather turns cooler this week, I thought I would take the opportunity to explain it. You see, Swiss cheese isn't one specific cheese. Not all cheese with holes is Swiss cheese, and not all...
The Top Five Myths About Cheese
Laura Downey
Whether you call it misinformation, a myth, or fake news when it comes to cheese, the amount of wrong information out there is quite staggering.
Seven Tips For A Great Cheese Counter Experience
Laura Downey
I know that stepping into a cheese shop and up to the counter is an intimidating proposition for some people. There it is, a cheese case full of cheeses with names you don't recognize and people behind the counter who seem to possess cheese genius. No wonder most Americans opt...
A CHEESE AND BUBBLY PAIRING GUIDE
Laura Downey
Whether it's Prosecco from Italy, Cava from Spain, Champagne from France, or sparkling wine from the US, bubbly wines are the perfect match for an array of cheeses.
Magical Mountain Cheese
Laura Downey
What do Gruyere, Comte, Challerhocker, and Emmentaler all have in common? They are all mountain cheeses.
Baked Winnimere
Laura Downey
There are times when doing a big fondue or raclette dinner is just too much for the occasion. Enter baked Winnimere.
Navigating The Cheese Case While Pregnant
Laura Downey
Lately, we've noticed an uptick of people asking for only pasteurized cheeses leading us to think there may be a pending baby boom in Fairfield County. Believe it or not, cheesemongers are often the first to know! We know it can be a bit stressful navigating the food world during...
