This post is in partnership with Cello Cheese, but all opinions are my own. Labor Day is the last hoo-rah of Summer, so let’s go out with a bang! I have created 3 last minute Labor Day recipes in partnership with Cello Cheese to totally wow your guests at your get-together! I love using Cello Cheese in my recipes because of their quality ingredients and handling, their wide array of products and their commitment to excellent cheese. In these recipes, I highlighted Cello Mascarpone, Creamy Dill Wedge and Parmesan- something for everyone! Click this link to browse and shop all of their cheeses ..read more

Parmesan cheese may be best known as a topping within the United States. Sprinkle a little on your pasta, pizza, or soup, and put it back in the fridge. But to turophiles and Europeans this may be deemed blasphemy, as this cheese is produced and consumed much differently! Couple this with the Parmesan cheese ingredient scandal in the 2010s and there is just a lot of confusion and misinformation about this beloved cheese and how best to enjoy it. Today we win back Parmesan with cheese origins, recipe ideas, and insights on how to choose the best Parmesan cheese! Putting the Parma in Parmesan ch ..read more

Americans eat a lot of cheese, over 40 lbs per person each year and rising! As a cheesemaker located in the top cheese producing state, Cello is proud to offer a wide selection of delicious cheeses for consumption and enjoyment. But what are the most popular cheeses and how can you use them? Read on for our breakdown of the top five. What are the 5 most popular cheeses? Just as there are lots of ways to slice cheese, there are several ways to slice data to determine the most popular cheeses! You can consider what the top selling cheeses, most produced cheeses, and – our favorite category – wha ..read more

If you’re a child of the ‘80s or ‘90s, you are likely familiar with the Choose Your Own Adventure book series. At points throughout the book, the reader can select their own story path by turning to a certain page, making the book versatile and fun for any bookworm! At Cello, we think pairing wine and cheese should be the same kind of adventure. Plus, we’re all about easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy entertaining. So, whether you really love cheese, red wine, or white wine best, or tonight you just happen to have certain items in your pantry, check out our wine and cheese pairing pro tips.  Pairin ..read more

What pairs well with cheese? Some cheese lovers may respond “what doesn’t!” As cheesemakers we may agree, but we know there are questions surrounding chocolate and cheese—could you? Should you? Would you? How do you? With so many cheeses and types of chocolate, answering the question “does chocolate go with cheese?” can feel a bit daunting. Never fear, the Cello team is here to remove the guesswork and help you cheese (and chocolate) confidently with these 6 pairing suggestions. Cheese and chocolate pairing ideas Perhaps cheese and chocolate are a less likely duo when compared with wine and ch ..read more

It’s unlikely that the topic of pasteurized vs. unpasteurized cheese has come up during (virtual) water cooler conversation. But perhaps your cheese snob friends just came back from their trip to Italy and can’t stop raving about raw cheeses and this Scamorza we ate in Apulia! Or your pregnant best friend passed on the charcuterie board at girls’ night because she didn’t know which cheeses were safe to eat. And now, many questions about pasteurized vs. unpasteurized cheese are swirling around your head. Let us set your mind at cheese as we school you on pasteurization in the world of cheesemak ..read more

With over 75 years of experience, Cello Cheese cheesemakers understand the delicate process behind making great cheese. One of the keys to creating unique flavor profiles and textures for our cheeses depends upon the aging process. While age is “just a number” for humans, cheese aging is an extraordinary process! Follow along to learn more – this is a story for the ages. What happens when cheese is aged? You weren’t born yesterday, and neither were most cheeses. Before we school you on how cheese is aged, it’s best to understand the basics of making cheese. Making cheese requires four basic th ..read more

While there’s nothing wrong with noshing on your favorite cheese and a handful or whatever else you’ve got in your refrigerator and cabinet, the practice of pairing cheese with the right food and drink is truly one of life’s most enjoyable culinary pleasures. But we don’t need to convince you of that—you’re here because you love it too. Whether you are a novice cheese aficionado or an experienced cheesemonger, the ultimate goal of pairing cheese is simple: to create a delicious tasting experience from beginnnig to end. Consider this your cheese pairing cheat sheet for any occasion—from a small ..read more

Once halls are decked, the presents are under the tree, and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, it’s time to actually relax and enjoy some long awaited quality time with friends and family this season. When you know how to create a festive holiday cheese board, not only will you always be ready to host a holiday event of your own, you won’t have to stress over what to take to that next impromptu ugly sweater party. If you don’t know where to start (or maybe you just don’t know how to make your cheese board jolly and bright), don’t fret—we’ve broken it all down for you so you can c ..read more

Like a champagne cork popping on New Year’s Eve, we’re all set to bust out and celebrate the 2021 holiday season like never before. It’s been a while since many of us have truly celebrated together without Zoom, so you’re not alone if you feel overwhelmed by the idea of planning and party prep. Simple and cheesy holiday appetizers are the key to showing up, showing off, and impressing your friends and family with more than just your Santa hat and holiday playlist this year. Let’s start with the basics and end with a few original Cello cheese creations to get you inspired. What is the Best Appe ..read more