Caring for Cheese Like a Cheesemonger
A cheesemonger isn’t just someone who sells cheese—they’re caretakers, educators, and passionate stewards of a living, evolving food. As a Cheese Grotto owner, you’re learning those same skills at home.
Cheese Storage Guides
What kinds of cheese can I store in the Grotto?
When we designed the Cheese Grotto for home storage of naturally-made cheese wedges and wheels, we wanted to create a microclimate that would help all cheese types thrive. Cheese loves...
Where can I store my Cheese Grotto?
Based on extensive testing in a dairy lab and with top cheese experts, a Cheese Grotto stored in the fridge can prolong the shelf-life of cheese 3X longer than cheese paper...
Meet the Artisans Who Make Your Cheese Grottos
The holidays are shaping up to be busier than usual. The good news is that we’re better prepared for the bustling holiday season than ever! It’s all thanks to our...
How to Select, Store, and Ripen Camembert Cheese
Few cheeses are as beloved as Camembert. This plush, buttery bloomy rind is an icon of French cheese with an intriguing backstory, enticing flavors and textures, and influence on cheesemakers...
How One Home Cheesemaker Solved His Cheese Humidity Problem
We love it when our cheese community shows off their favorite ways to use the Cheese Grotto, including aging cheese. Like dedicated DIY-er Fred Schenkelberg, who incorporated the Grotto into his aging setup to control cheese...
What Is the Best Temperature for Aging Cheese?
Want to take your passion for cheese to the next level? Try aging cheese at home! With just a little know-how and a few pieces of equipment that can control...
The Best Cheese Storage for Small Kitchens
The best cheese storage container doesn’t have to be the biggest. Meet the Cheese Grotto Piatto, a home cheese cave that’s perfect for cheese eaters with small kitchens, now with...
Are Moisture and Humidity Bad for Cheese?
What’s the right humidity level for cheese? Whether you’re building a cheese cave so you can age cheese at home or want your cheese to last longer and taste better,...
How to Use a Digital Hygrometer to Measure Cheese Humidity
Want to take your cheese hobby to the next level? Consider picking up a digital hygrometer to measure cheese humidity. This small, affordable tool is a must for aging or...
What's the Best Humidity Level for Cheese?
The way you store your cheese should make it last longer and taste great from the first bite to the final slice. But cheese humidity is just as important to...
I’m Making a Cheese Board. Which Types of Cheese Can I Cut and Store in Advance?
We love making cheese boards because they’re an easy, no-cook meal that still feels special. All you need is the board, a few delicious cheeses and accompaniments, and a set...