Cheddar is the Swiss army knife of cheese. It keeps well, travels well, pairs with wine or beer, makes a great host/hostess gift and enhances any meal – whether it’s sliced, grated or melted. When paired with a ginger compote, it can double as dessert, or kept simple, it’s perfect power snack to nibble on while making your zillionth shopping list.
The broad range of cheddars in the cheese aisle, however, can be overwhelming. Cheddars span from two-month-old preemies to 15-year-old elder statesmen. Is older always better?
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