What is so special about Parmigiano Reggiano? Let’s jump right in with a brief introduction from our Gourmet Cheese Coordinator, Wade Johnson: “Widely known in the cheese world as “the king of cheese” Parmigiano Reggiano is the one and only true parmesan. To hold the prestigious name, Parmigiano Reggiano must adhere to P.D.O. (Protected Designation […]

According to Wade, the California State Fair “Best of California” Cheese Judging has been running for 170 years! California cheesemakers can enter their best cheeses to be judged, with winner recognition offering not only bragging rights, but direct judge feedback and  great marketing exposure, too! We all love cheese, so we might wonder exactly what […]

The Scoop on Gruyere First, what makes Gruyere Gruyere? “Gruyere is a name protected cheese recognized by the AOP. Under this protection, Gruyere can only be made under strict regulations in specific regions of Switzerland, so it acts as a safeguard to preserve the cheese’s high levels of quality control and authenticity,” Wade explains. “Geographically […]