John A. Lucey receives funding from USDA and dairy checkoff organizations. Cheese is a relatively simple food. It’s made with milk, enzymes – these are proteins that can chop up other proteins – ...

The ancient craft of cheese-making holds many surprises when it comes to methods that shape the flavors and textures of different varieties. One intriguing tradition involves deliberately introducing ...

Vincent Morelli's step-by-step process of making mozzarella cheese at Vinnie’s Mootz in Lyndhurst on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 ...

Every wheel of aged cheese tells a story – one of time, tradition, and transformation. From fresh curds to complex mature varieties, cheese ripens through an intricate dance of proteins, fats, and ...