Meet the group of cheese you are least likely to have heard of but most likely to enjoy: The Manchego Gateway. These cheeses are made of aged sheep or goat milk, and they have a firm and dry texture. Know someone who "hates" goat cheese? Encourage... youtu.be/vMuyZUSphe8

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New Orleans people!! I’m giving the ultimate cheese course at NOCHI on the 10th, grab your tickets here: bit.ly/NOCHIcheese

You've all heard of cheddar cheese, but you might not know that "cheddaring" is a technique used in cheesemaking. You also may not realize how much the flavor profiles vary in the Cheddar Gateway; they go WAY beyond mild, medium, and sharp. Learn... youtu.be/IgUJldCnjIc

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Have you ever looked at a hard cheese and wondered if the white specks were mold? Or bitten into a chunk of Parm only to encounter crystally-crunchy pop rocks? Today's video will clear up any confusion or questions about those mysterious crunchy bits! youtu.be/ABRv2dS_XBQ

When you hear "Swiss cheese", you probably instantly think of the cheese with holes in it. But there is so much more to this style of cheese; try some French Comté or an aged Gruyere and you'll agree! youtu.be/3kDhnkVkOwY

Yesterday we talked about Alpine-style cheeses, and today we're focusing on their color. What makes them yellow? Why are some cheeses more yellow than others? Here's your answer. youtu.be/Xc9DXpwrzYg

From Aged Gouda to Parmesan, this gateway is full of hard, aged, nutty-flavored cheeses that are perfect for grating or drizzling some honey on top of. Learn all about the Parmesan Gateway here: youtu.be/2ri1qYzQ46E

Calling all Bourbon lovers! Next time you pour yourself a glass of brown liquor, be sure to cut into an aged gouda at the same time. This pairing is a game-changer, trust me. youtu.be/ob5YkkCf4mo

If someone were to ask me which Gateway Cheese is the most like a family, my answer would definitely be the Blue Gateway. They all look alike, yet each cheese has its own individual character. And yes, there is supposed to be mold in your blue cheese! youtu.be/JZdjgCXyA7k

You're probably wondering- if Blue Cheese always has mold, how do you know when it's gone bad? Find out in my new YouTube video! youtu.be/GefpY6fn0B8

Head on over to @lizthorpecheese on instagram in 10 minutes for a LIVE Q&A!

Check out this article on cheese storage, featuring a quote from The Book of Cheese! vinepair.com/articles/best-…

I spoke with Bloomberg about the impact Lactalis has on the American cheese industry and the fortunes built on all that Brie. #brie #cheese #billionaires 🧀💰💸 bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Make sure to grab your tickets for my Beer and Cheese pairing class at Urban South Brewery on April 17th!All attendees will get to try 5 beers and cheeses AND will leave with a 10% off coupon from St. James Cheese Company -Downtown!🧀🍻😃 facebook.com/story.php?stor…

French Quarter Fest, Taste of Covington: Food events through April 17 nola.com/eat-drink/2019…

Make sure to come to my Fundamentals of Cheese class TONIGHT at NOCHI! facebook.com/cheeseliz/post…