Is Parmesan Cheese Supposed to Stink? There’s no getting around it; Parmesan cheese does stink. However, I know for a fact that some people are appalled by the smell, whereas others love it. So, whether the smell of Parmesan cheese is offensive or not will largely depend on the individual. That being said, there is … Read more
Why Does Halloumi Squeak? You have to admit, it’s pretty weird when you are trying to enjoy your delicious halloumi, and it squeaks at you! Now, it can’t be the cheese trying to communicate, so why does halloumi squeak? Initially, it was put down to air escaping from the halloumi, but this isn’t true. If … Read more
Can You Use Cottage Cheese Instead of Cream Cheese in Cheesecake? Cottage cheese is perfectly acceptable to use for cheesecake. Admittedly, cheesecake is typically made from cream cheese, but in truth, you can use a wide variety of soft cheeses to get the job done (more on this in a moment). That being said, there’s … Read more
Is Feta Cheese Made with Rennet? If you are vegetarian but still enjoy cheese, you may wish to know, is feta made with rennet? First of all, let’s talk about rennet and where it comes from. Rennet is an enzyme and is found in the stomach of ruminant animals. Ruminant means that the mammal has … Read more
Is Your Cottage Cheese Packet Open? To be honest, bubbly cottage cheese can be both a good sign and a bad sign. So, let’s start with the bad first. If you see bubbles in your cottage cheese after it has been opened, these are water bubbles. This is generally the first indication that your cottage … Read more
Can Feta Cheese Lead to Acne? So, if you are partial to a nice piece of feta cheese, you may be somewhat concerned by the idea that it causes acne. In reality, it is not feta cheese alone that could be contributing to your breakouts but dairy products in general. This, of course, includes all … Read more
What Does Feta Cheese Smell Like? You must have noticed that feta cheese has a very distinctive smell. Some people won’t even try it because the smell is so off-putting. Or they assume it has gone bad. It has been variously compared to vomit, smelly socks, or unwashed feet. Doesn’t exactly make you want to … Read more
Why is Feta Cheese Not Capitalized? As if grammar rules were not complicated enough, we now have to consider them even for cheese! No doubt you have seen various websites mention feta cheese and some of them may have capitalized the name. But, strictly speaking, that’s not correct. Only words that are proper nouns should … Read more
Is the Blue Cheese Weird Dream a “Myth”? So, there is no actual real hard evidence that blue cheese gives you weird dreams. The same can be said for any cheese affecting your dreams and perhaps even giving you nightmares. That being said, the food you consume, especially if you eat just before bed, can … Read more
Is Feta Cheese Vegan? If you are following the vegan lifestyle, then obviously, you will not wish to eat any products derived from animals. This includes all dairy products. So, as feta cheese is typically made from sheep or goat’s milk, then clearly it can’t be vegan. And as if that wasn’t enough, it will … Read more