Many people have the impression that cheese is prone to mold. However, the white patterns that look like mold at first glance can actually be harmless crystals. By learning how to distinguish between ...

When it comes to making cheese, mold is a necessity for some. Mold plays a crucial part in the cheesemaking process. But it’s tricky for the common cheese consumer to decipher when the mold is safe ...

Blue cheese is one of those foods that you either love or hate. Enthusiasts of this funky-smelling cheese can't get enough of finding creative ways to use it -- whether that be as a salad dressing, in ...

Cheese is probably something you always have on hand. But if you’re lax about taking stock of what’s in your fridge, you might notice white or green fuzz growing on it when you reach for it. Mold and ...

Dear Heloise: A reader recently suggested that mold on cheese comes from bacteria because of human contact. Mold is a fungus that is not related to bacteria. It is a natural process in the ...

Dear Heloise: Cashews are in the Anacardiaceae family, as are mangoes, poison ivy, poison oak, etc. I keep track of this because I am slightly allergic to mangoes. -- Polly Hale, Bakersfield, ...

Cheese is a staple in many households, often used to enhance pasta dishes or fill hearty sandwiches. However, it can be one of the pricier items in your shopping cart, making it all the more ...