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18 Aug

Cheese Glossary: B

We continue our Cheese Glossary with the letter B! Baby Swiss A close relation of Swiss cheese, but Baby Swiss is made by substituting water for the milk’s whey in the cheesemaking process. This slows the bacterial action and produces smaller holes and milder flavor than Swiss cheese. Beer Cheese This cheese isn’t actually made … Read more

13 Aug

Health Benefits of Cheese

Did you know that there are many health benefits to eating cheese? Of course, we need to consume everything in moderation but we’re excited to share with you some of the great healthy elements of our favorite food. Calcium Cheese is an excellent source of calcium. This is important for promoting healthy bones and teeth, … Read more

11 Aug

Cheese Glossary: A

This is the first of our posts that will help you to understand all of the terms associated with cheese. We decided that because there are so many different words to describe different cheeses, as well as lots of different techniques used in cheese-making, it would be helpful to explain some of these for our … Read more

09 Aug

Do Mice Really Like Cheese?

We all know the image of a mouse eating some cheese. It’s prevalent in cartoons and we even chose it for our own logo. Many of us would first think to use cheese if we were hoping to catch a mouse. So, we thought it was about time that we found out: do mice really … Read more

02 Aug

The World’s Most Expensive Wines

Do you know anything about the world’s most expensive wines? Today we’re sharing a list of some of them with you. Most of these might be out of our reach but it’s still fun to dream about what could be in your glass this weekend! Wine prices keep going up year on year as collectors … Read more

31 Jul

Tips for Storing Cheese

Especially in the warmer months, it’s especially important that we use the proper methods for storing cheese. This will keep it in the nest condition so that you can enjoy it for longer! Storing cheese well helps it to keep its flavor and texture. Storing Cheese: Temperature All cheese should be stored at a cold, … Read more

27 Jul

National Creme Brûlée Day

Today is National Creme Brûlée Day! If you haven’t tried this special dessert then you are missing out on a real treat. It’s one that we love here at Shisler’s Cheese House. Read on to find out more about it and how to make it. The history of National Creme Brûlée Day During the Medieval … Read more

25 Jul

Swiss Cheeses: Learn About Our Range

We stock a whole range of different Swiss cheeses here at Shisler’s Cheese House, so we thought now would be a great time to share them all with you. How are Swiss Cheeses made? The process of making Swiss cheeses involves natural bacteria consuming the lactic acid in the cheese. This releases carbon dioxide gas, … Read more

20 Jul

Italian Cheeses: A Delicious Range

Today we explore some of our fabulous Italian cheeses. Whether you have visited the land of pizza and spaghetti or not, these cheeses are sure to give you a taste of Italy! Italian Cheeses: Romano Pecorino Romano Pecorino is a cheese imported from Southern Italy. It is salty and firm, which makes it an excellent … Read more

17 Jul

How to Pair Cheese and Fruit

You might know that cheese and fruit pair very well together. But how do you choose what to combine? We’ve put together lots of ideas to help you explore your palate. Why do cheese and fruit go so well together? Put simply, it’s because whenever we combine foods we are looking for contrast. In the … Read more