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A Modern Guide for Cheese Lovers

A Poolside Cheese Plate

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Chipotle Bellavitano from Sartori in Wisconsin

Summertime and the Livin’s
Cheesy

I get together with my extended family about twice a year and I always treat them to a cheese plate. Our most recent family reunion was this past weekend; I needed something both refreshing enough for a hot summer day and approachable for almost 20 people. 
I chose an array of refreshing cheeses with light accoutrements, fixings which are easily found at
Mariano’s, Whole Foods, and even Jewel-Osco.

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How to Pair Cheese and Beer

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Willi's Bandaged Cheddar with IPA

 Don’t stop at wine and cheese
There’s a whole world of beer out there

One of my favorite meals is a wedge of cheese and a cold brew. The way beer bubbles slice right through the mouth-coating fats in the cheese is so delicious. It’s also extremely easy to pair them – you just have to figure out what you’re in the mood for and how to find some balance with the flavors.

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5 Easy, Cheesy Recipes that Start with Whole Foods

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Roast Brussels Sprouts with Cheese and Pepitas

Eat Whole Foods

We all know that we should eat whole foods. but we often don’t because preparing them can be time-consuming and difficult. It’s so much easier to crutch upon highly processed, pre-packaged meals that so conveniently fit into our busy lives. But, with the right approach, you can eat a diet of real foods–fresh, wholesome, thoughtfully processed–that doesn’t require too much of a commitment.

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Perfectly Portioned Beet and Blue Cheese Salad

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Beet Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Make Cheese the Star of Your Salad,
And You Just May Grow to Love It

Here’s a phrase I hear too often: “Gosh, I’d love to have that much cheese in my fridge, but the problem is I’d just eat it all in one sitting.” Artisan cheese is one of the healthiest foods out there when you eat it in the right quantity. To pursue a diet that’s both cheesy and wholesome, we must learn what a healthy portion of artisan cheese looks like. In terms of weight, a modest serving is about an ounce. Depending on the type of cheese, an ounce can have anywhere from under 100 calories to almost 200 calories, as well as varying ratios of fat to protein. With all high-quality cheeses, however, those are going to be some of the most fulfilling, nutrient-dense calories available. Cheese has everything you need to survive except fiber and vitamin C. This makes a portion of cheese, in addition to an ideal snack to replace empty calories, an ideal main component of a dish, replacing the meat, fish, or tofu you might otherwise use. 

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