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The Ina Garten-Approved Cheese Shop That Delivers To French Presidents

Ina Garten shared on Instagram that Barthélémy is her “favorite cheese shop in the world,” along with a few photos of the cheese selection from inside the store. The shop is located near the Musée d’Orsay art museum in Paris, in the city’s seventh arrondissement, according to Insider. Nicole...

The Secret Ingredient For A Crispier Grilled Cheese

For creating crispy textures, coconut oil is an excellent choice. The oil can withstand high temperatures, making it ideal for sauteeing, frying, and generally getting a golden crunchy texture, writes SFGate. Cory Fernandez of The Kitchn tested seven different ingredients when preparing grilled cheese and reported that coconut oil...

What Is Queso Oaxaca? | Bon Appétit

For epic cheese pull action (like in these Squash Vampiro Tacos), queso Oaxaca—named after the Mexican state where it originated—is the king of meltability. It’s also exceptionally tasty. While it’s often compared to low-moisture mozzarella or Monterey Jack, this fresh cow’s milk cheese is more layered with a buttery...

How To Tell Bad Mold From Good Mold On Soft Cheeses

Before we go further, we should clarify what mold actually is. Per Healthline, molds are types of fungus that proliferate via spores, which spread throughout the environment via air, water, and insects. While it may sound disgusting, mold can be found just about everywhere in our world, especially where...

You Should Reconsider Your Opinion On Processed Cheese

In the early 20th Century, Canadian-born James Kraft, who was living in Chicago, began experimenting with ways to make cheese last longer and bring it to millions of Americans, which was unheard of back then (via Thrillist). According to Mental Floss, by “shredding refuse cheddar, re-pasteurizing it, and mixing...

The Spice Ina Garten Uses To Elevate Homemade Cheese Crackers

The Barefoot Contessa has a rather practical approach when it comes to appetizers and entertaining in general. She told Bon Appétit, “I just like to make one thing and then buy the rest. If you’re not careful, making appetizers can take as much time as making dinner.” And when she...