Articles: Your Guide to All Things Cheese
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Does Extra Sharp Cheddar Melt Well?
Short answer: yes, but with a few strings attached.Extra sharp cheddar brings big flavor to the table, but it plays by different melting rules than its younger, smoother family members. If you’ve ever tried to melt it and ended up with...
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What is Smoked String Cheese?
Key Takeaways Smoked string cheese is a low-moisture mozzarella snack gently smoked over hardwood, delivering a mild, salty, naturally smoky flavor with that classic peel-apart texture everyone loves. Products commonly come as individually wrapped sticks or 1 lb bulk packs,...
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The Ultimate Guide To Gruyere Cheese: Storage, Flavor, Substitutes, And Why Gardner’s Holey Smoked Swiss & Cheddar Is Your New Secret Weapon
Gruyere lovers, gather around. If you have ever taken a bite of that creamy yet firm, nutty yet mellow, perfectly meltable wonder and thought, “I could eat this for the rest of my life,” then congratulations. You are officially one...
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Top Charcuterie Board, Delivered: Delicious, Easy, And Surprisingly Squeaky Options
Want a gourmet charcuterie board without spending hours slicing, arranging, and pretending you know what “coppa” is? Good news! Gardner’s Wisconsin Cheese ships charcuterie-board-ready packages straight to your door so you can build a stunning spread in minutes. It is...
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Does Mozzarella Have Lactose? Gardner’s Guide To Mozzarella, Lactose, And Still Having A Good Time
Does mozzarella have lactose? Short answer: yes.Less depressing answer: it depends on the type, how much you eat, and how sensitive your stomach is. In this guide, we will walk through how much lactose is typically in mozzarella, what that...
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Is Cheddar a Hard Cheese? Understanding Its Texture (The Gardner’s Way)
Yes, cheddar is considered a hard cheese, and if you have ever bitten into a beautifully aged block of Gardner’s Wisconsin cheddar, you already know the truth in your heart. Cheddar’s firm bite, concentrated flavor, and satisfyingly dense structure place...