Oh, the joys and versatility of cheese! Sliced, crumbled, grated, shredded. Melted, gooey, stretchy, saucy. Cheeses of all sorts, from all over the world, have found their way into our kitchens, onto our plates, and into our bellies. Here are Real Food Traveler, we’ve written about cheese a-plenty! For the convenience of all you cheese lovers out there, we’ve gathered those articles in one place, along with some bonuses. 

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Recipes for Cheese Lovers on RealFoodTraveler.com

What is Beer Cheese: Find Out On A Kentucky Trail

Make your own homemade beer cheese with this recipe and dip bread, pretzels, chips, crackers, and veggies.

Sliced Beets with Mascarpone Cheese + Candied Walnuts

Sliced beets and mascarpone or ricotta cheese make a great appetizer or salad.

Parmesan Cheese Popovers Recipe

Students at the Lake Geneva School of Cooking made this batch of Parmesan Cheese Popovers.

Local Feed’s Famous Mac  n Cheese Casserole

Chef Justin Thompson’s Famous Local Mac ’n Cheese brings comfort to the kitchen table during a pandemic. Photo courtesy Local Feed.

Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe from the Augusta National Golf Club

Make yourself an authentic Pimento Cheese Sandwich like they do in Augusta.

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger on a Pretzel Bun 

Make a BBQ Cheeseburger on a pretzel bun.

Chocolate Mascarpone Pie from Crave Brothers Cheese

And for dessert, Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Chocolate Mascarpone Pie.

How to Make Homemade Cheese

Proudly handmade, a roll of herbed goat cheese and a tub of marinated Feta cheese, both homemade. 

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Learn about cheesemaking and cheesemakers

Listen to our podcast conversation with a cheesemaker in Wisconsin who started his business in mid-life.

See what it’s like to attend a cheesemaking class… in Hawaii.

Discover the Different Types of Mexican Cheese in Chihuahua

Products for Cheese Lovers

Cheese Board that’s beautiful and easy to clean.

Cheese Slicer that won’t break on you.

Cheese knives that look good and can be cleaned easily.

Cheese Shredding/Grating Box by OXO, a brand we love.

A Fondue Pot for more than just cheese from a brand we trust.

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Cheese Lovers by State

DelightedCooking looked at Google Trends data surrounding 15 popular types of cheese and discovered which cheese is each state’s favorite. Here are some highlights and the breakdown:

• Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state—more than 2 billion pounds of cheese every year

• Monterey Jack is the most-loved cheese in the nation, being the favorite in 13 states

• 9 states couldn’t decide on just one favorite cheese—some ended up with a three-way tie!

• Gouda accounts for 50%-60% of the globe’s total cheese consumption, making it the most popular in the world.

Which state loves which cheese? Find out in this chart provided by DelightedCooking.

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