Dear fellow food-lover,

Welcome to The Cheese Plate, a monthly email from Oldways with curated information about different types of traditional cheeses, with ideal pairings. Let The Cheese Plate be a guide to put wonderful traditional cheeses on your plate.

Visit our Cheese Store Directory to find where to buy traditional cheeses and to support cheesemakers and retailers during these challenging times. For tips on buying cheese, download our e-book, The Cheese-Lover’s Guide to Cooking with Traditional Cheeses.
Parmigiano Reggiano
Celebrate with us as we mark the one year anniversary of The Cheese Plate with an issue dedicated to The King of Cheese!

Most people know that Parmigiano Reggiano is a show-stopper, whether it's grated into pasta, shaved over salad, or served on a cheese plate. But what makes it so irresistible?

Here's your all-in-one guide. Find out how Parmigiano Reggiano is made, the best ways to use it, and what makes it special.

How It's Made
Take a virtual trip to Italy with us as we guide you through the production of Parmigiano Reggiano, step by step. It's been made the same way for 900+ years!

Then, watch Silvana and Lucia, Italian home cooks, as they invite you into their kitchens to demonstrate traditional recipes with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Photo by Dave Krugman
Ways to Use It
Sprinkling Parmigiano Reggiano over spaghetti tastes wonderful, but don't stop there!

Check out 12 Great Ways to Use Parmigiano Reggiano, a one page resource that's packed with ideas, both savory and sweet.

Then, browse our recipe library for
easy-to-make dishes that highlight the sharp and complex flavor of Parmigiano Reggiano.

Buon appetito!
What Makes It a Traditional Cheese
Traditional cheeses have specific qualities related to milk, production practices, and the culture and history of the cheese.

Parmigiano Reggiano has all the essential qualities of a traditional cheese: it's made with high quality raw milk, prepared in copper vats, aged on wooden boards, and uses native cultures. It is made with time-tested techniques—and you can taste that traditional cheese difference in every amazing bite.

Know what to look for when you're shopping for cheese, visit our guide Things to Look for in Traditional Cheese.  
It's Time for a Fresh Start
The Cheese Plate is made possible through the generous support of Emmi Roth, Gruyère AOP, and Parmigiano Reggiano.