What Is Semi-Soft Cheese? Semi-soft cheese is a big category that encompasses a few different styles of cheese. Within this category are soft aged cheeses (any soft cheese with a rind on the outside), ...

Fontina: The Cheese That Knows How to Melt Hearts (and Sandwiches) Fontina isn’t just cheese—it’s dairy royalty with a passport. Born in the Italian Alps but loved across the globe, Fontina brings a ...

Editor’s note: This is a weekly series focusing on the importance of buying local. Say cheese. No, it’s not picture time. It’s Italian cheese time to be exact. September is National Italian Cheese ...

Classic recipes for ricotta cake, tiramisu and a savory tart offer boundaryless appeal. The soft cheeses of Italy provide a plethora of options for savory and sweet dishes. (Clockwise from top left: ...

Italian cuisine is regional—each region showcasing special breads, pastries, pastas, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, wines and more—products that are unique to a geographical area and its traditions.