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How To Build a Perfect Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie is a French word that reveals the epicurean world of preserved meats. We can...

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Cheesemonger Travelogue: Roving New York
From Antonelli's Cheesemonger Jerod Hruska  A Test – Then a Trip! When you are a...

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Cheese Club Picks: September 2023
No matter which generation claims you, the realm of ‘80s Movies’ has intrinsically captured your imagination and stimulated your spirit. Whether your birthright designates you as a Boomer, a Millennial, or something in-between, these select icons of 1980s film forever hold a place in our hearts and, we wonder – what would each of their “soul cheeses” be?

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What is a "Cheesemonger"?

Sometimes creatively described as a “cheese sommelier,” cheesemongers must have extensive knowledge of cheese, cheesemaking, and producers. A cheesemonger ‘faking it til they make it’ will betray themselves quickly as...

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What Cheese is Your Zodiac Sign? Create Your Celestial Charcuterie Board Today!
Let's indulge in a gourmet experience and match each zodiac sign with their ultimate cheese based on their characteristics. Plus, a few palate-pleasing pairings for each! Regardless of your sign, every cheese offers a universe of flavors waiting to be explored.

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Taste of Place: How 'Terroir' Defines Our Food & Beverages
From the caves of Roquefort to the pastures of Switzerland, the world of artisan food and beverages is rich, varied, and deeply rooted in the unique regions they come from. Terroir isn't just a fancy word; it's a celebration of diversity, culture, and tradition.

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Cheese Club Picks: August 2023
When we begin to unpack the realm of European cheeses in our mind’s eye, of course Italy & France are eager to jump to the front, however Germany presents a truly fascinating microcosm of the cheese world itself...

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Why It's Important To Shop Local
First, let's talk about flavor. Have you ever bitten into a ripe peach, straight from the farm, and marveled at how it tastes exponentially better than anything store-bought? That's the magic of local food! In the world of cheese, this can be extra-special as the “flavors of the land” comes into play...

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Cheese Club Picks: July 2023

In July of 2023, Antonelli's Cheese has dedicated our monthly Club box to one of our favorite Texas cheesemakers! And with credentials like hers, we know that Susan Rigg at River Whey Creamery is a favorite of tons of people! Read on to learn about the cheeses and producer our Club Members will enjoy this month.

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Cheese Club Picks: June 2023

We've decided to honor our cheese-y forefathers to celebrate Father's Day for June's Cheese Club box. Cheesemaking - and artisan food and beverage making in general - has been intertwined with human history since the dawn of time, which makes this box all the more special! Read on to learn about the cheeses and producers our Club Members will enjoy this month!

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The Four Milk Types of American Cheesemaking
When it comes to fine artisan cheese, the milk is everything. And each kind of milk is different. Of the four milk types that the FDA has deemed acceptable for cheesemaking, cow is distinctive from water buffalo, and goat is different from sheep. Each type of milk produces a unique kind of cheese!

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The History of Feta (Summer's Favorite Cheese)
Tracing its roots back to Ancient Greece, feta cheese is as old as history itself. As the myth goes, the cyclops Polyphemus was the first to make feta. He carried milk from his sheep in a bag made from a sheep's stomach, only to find it turned into a tart and tangy cheese after a few days. Ever since, this cheese, famous for its crumbly texture and distinctive tang, has been a staple in Greek households.

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Grilled Cheese For The People!

Accessible yet limitless, the grilled cheese gives us both the blueprint and the freedom to create culinary magic. While one cannot go wrong with the classic ingredients that are available even at a gas station convenience mart, follow our lead into the higher realms to uncover greater levels of grilled goodness. We tackle each of the seven styles of cheese – precisely to let it be known that all of them have a place at the table during grilled cheese time!

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What is Raw Milk Cheese?
Some of the first and most popular cheeses of the world are made with raw milk. Take Roquefort or Comte from France, and the classic Swiss Gruyère as examples. Not only are they delicious and safe, they also stay true to the tradition and historical cheesemaking processes while honoring the milk, animals, and farmers that produce it. 

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Cheese Club Picks: May 2023

Every month we send out dozens of boxes of cheese to our Antonelli's Cheese Club Members, where we get the chance to show-off a rare selection of cheeses from our friends in the industry! Most cheeses aren't available in our shop (or anywhere around town!), so our Cheese Club Members get the ultimate exclusivity. The theme for May 2023 was "Taste of Place: The Mountains." 

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The Ultimate Spring Wine & Cheese Pairing Guide
When conjuring up a big, broad scope of visions for bountiful spring spreads of cheese, wine and accompaniments, a focus on white wines definitely emerges – as gorgeous vintages representing rosé, sparkling and all manner of whites jump to mind. Not that reds do not have a prime seat at this table! If white wines are the ‘Soul-Mate’ to fine artisan cheese, think of red wines as cheese’s ‘Twin Flame’ – always engaged in a dance with duality.

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Sustainability In The World of Cheese

“Improve Every Day” – Words to live by, and one of the Antonelli's core principles! We love how this energy seems to return to us ten-fold, enlightening us to all of the exciting products & creative innovations revolutionizing the cheese industry. It’s also inspiring for us to behold the humble stewardship of land & resources that contribute to making unforgettable cheeses that we can feel great about!

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Cheese Club Picks: April 2023

Each month we send out dozens of boxes of cheese to our Cheese Club Members - it's our favorite time of the month. We showcase an exclusive selection of cheeses and pairings that aren't available in our shop, our Cheese Club Members get the "in" to the cheese world. If your interested in joining our Club, please visit our information page to learn more! 

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Caviar and Cheese and Champagne - Oh My!
Naturally, we at Antonelli’s, think of cheese! We love thinking outside the box of the usual traditional caviar service (toast points, crème fraiche, minced onion, lemon wedges, etc.), because – in terms of simplicity and purity – there are few better pairings than caviar and cheese. 

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Unique Pairings: Conservas and Cheese

Conservas, also known as tinned fish, are a centuries-old tradition hailing from coastal regions around the world, particularly in Mediterranean countries such as Spain and Portugal. In terms of pairing tinned fish with cheese, this is a relatively new topic. In recent years, there has been a growing trend for pairing tinned fish with cheese.

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Cheese 101: Composition, Flavor, Styles
We’re excited to spread the (love) of cheese with a little Cheese 101 introduction. (And yes, our team of Certified Cheese Professionals all had to pass tests with the following knowledge!)

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