Cheese

How to Choose the Best Cheese

Cheese is a favorite addition to many meals, offering flavors ranging from tangy to creamy. Selecting the right cheese for your dish can elevate any recipe.

Selecting Fresh Cheese for Your Meals

✔ Look for texture – Fresh cheese should have a smooth, creamy texture. Aged cheese, like cheddar, should be firm but not too dry.
✔ Check the color – Cheese should have a natural, consistent color. Avoid any cheese with unusual discoloration or mold (unless it’s a blue cheese).
✔ Smell for authenticity – Cheese should have a fresh, pleasant aroma that matches its variety.

How to Store Cheese Properly

✔ Wrap cheese in wax paper for freshness, and then place it in plastic wrap or an airtight container.
✔ Refrigerate soft cheeses and keep hard cheeses in the cheese drawer of your fridge to avoid drying out.
✔ Let cheese sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving for a better taste.