Kristine Jannuzzi for culture: the word on cheese

What You Need to Know About Parmigiano Reggiano

Kristine Jannuzzi — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:49:13 +0000

Photographed by Adam DeTour Parmigiano Reggiano is often referred to as the “King of Cheeses,” and the sight (and scent) of thousands of imposing wheels aging gracefully on wooden shelves is indeed a majestic experience for the senses. If you’ve ever tasted a piece from a freshly cracked wheel and witnessed the skillful, almost reverent […]

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This Rare Pig-Rennet Cheese is Made Exclusively by Women

Kristine Jannuzzi — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 10:34:05 +0000

Photo credit: © Archivio Slow Food The prized cheese from Italy’s Abruzzo region is made exclusively by women I first encountered the unique sheep’s milk cheese Pecorino di Farindola while browsing at the Eataly cheese counter in Florence, Italy. I noticed a sign for a pecorino made with caglio suino (pig rennet), something I’d never […]

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A Feta Odyssey in Greece

Kristine Jannuzzi — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:52:00 +0000

The flagship national product of Greece, feta's roots go all the way back to the days of Homer.

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Best Cheeses: Wisconsin

Kristine Jannuzzi — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:45:34 +0000

From classic cheddars and fried curds to American originals and artisanal wheels, Wisconsin’s cheese scene offers plenty of options for every cheese lover.

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Top Triple Creams to Serve at the Holidays

Kristine Jannuzzi — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:11:23 +0000

An expert round-up of the best triple cream cheeses on the market.

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Crème de la (Triple) Crème

Kristine Jannuzzi — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:45:09 +0000

A behind-the-scenes look at American cheesemakers revolutionizing this French classic.

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Behind the Label: Der Scharfe Maxx

Kristine Jannuzzi — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:45:51 +0000

The label for Der scharfe Maxx was designed to grab your attention—and reflect the flavor of the trailblazing washed-rind cheese inside. Produced at Switzerland’s Käserei Studer, the “Feisty Bull,” as it is often dubbed in the US, was developed by innovative cheesemakers eager to experiment with new products after the 1999 collapse of the Swiss […]

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These 4 Comfort Foods Will Take You Straight to Tuscany

Kristine Jannuzzi — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:45:59 +0000

Grate up a wedge of Pecorino Toscano, and take these al fresco.

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Eric Schack is the Newest Cheesemonger Invitational Champion

Kristine Jannuzzi — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:45:49 +0000

Last weekend, Eric Shack of Eataly in New York was crowned champion at the Cheesemonger Invitational.

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Great 28: Cheese + Beans

Kristine Jannuzzi — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:45:25 +0000

The ubiquitous legume is a champion cheese companion.

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