Cheese
noun
A food made from the pressed curds of milk.
Can I have a slice of cheese on my sandwich?
Often appears as...
- cheese sandwich
- cheese and crackers
noun
Something trivial or worthless.
His attempts to impress me were pure cheese
Often appears as...
- pure cheese
- such cheese
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
In photography, a term used for making subjects of a photo smile.
Say cheese!
Often appears as...
- say cheese
- cheese for the camera
noun
An important or influential person.
He's the big cheese in the department
Often appears as...
- big cheese
- the real cheese
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
noun
A food made from the pressed curds of milk.
Can I have a slice of cheese on my sandwich?
Often appears as...
- cheese sandwich
- cheese and crackers
noun
Something trivial or worthless.
His attempts to impress me were pure cheese
Often appears as...
- pure cheese
- such cheese
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
In photography, a term used for making subjects of a photo smile.
Say cheese!
Often appears as...
- say cheese
- cheese for the camera
noun
An important or influential person.
He's the big cheese in the department
Often appears as...
- big cheese
- the real cheese
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variety
Cheese types can indicate a country's cuisine. 'Cheddar' suggests British origins, while 'Camembert' is French.
For the party, let's get some Gouda, representative of the Netherlands.
Pro Tip 2/3Cooking Context
Different cheeses are used for specific dishes; 'grate the cheese' usually refers to firm types like mozzarella.
To make the perfect pizza, grate the cheese finely.
Pro Tip 3/3Pairings Matter
'Cheese and crackers' is a common snack pairing, enhancing the flavor of the cheese.
Would you prefer some cheese and crackers or fruit with your wine?
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variety
Cheese types can indicate a country's cuisine. 'Cheddar' suggests British origins, while 'Camembert' is French.
For the party, let's get some Gouda, representative of the Netherlands.
Pro Tip 2/3Cooking Context
Different cheeses are used for specific dishes; 'grate the cheese' usually refers to firm types like mozzarella.
To make the perfect pizza, grate the cheese finely.
Pro Tip 3/3Pairings Matter
'Cheese and crackers' is a common snack pairing, enhancing the flavor of the cheese.
Would you prefer some cheese and crackers or fruit with your wine?
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variety
Cheese types can indicate a country's cuisine. 'Cheddar' suggests British origins, while 'Camembert' is French.
For the party, let's get some Gouda, representative of the Netherlands.
Pro Tip 2/3Cooking Context
Different cheeses are used for specific dishes; 'grate the cheese' usually refers to firm types like mozzarella.
To make the perfect pizza, grate the cheese finely.
Pro Tip 3/3Pairings Matter
'Cheese and crackers' is a common snack pairing, enhancing the flavor of the cheese.
Would you prefer some cheese and crackers or fruit with your wine?
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A simple way to break a...
And what did they notice? Well here's an example from one of our smokers. She said, "Mindful smells like stinky cheese and tastes like chemicals, YUCK!" Now, she knew, cognitively that smoking was bad for her, that's why she joined our program.
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Are food preservatives...
Like the compounds in smoke, these sop up free radicals and stave off rancid flavors that can develop in foods like oils, cheese, and cereal. Other antioxidants like citric acid and ascorbic acid help cut produce keep its color
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The beneficial bacteria...
to help this process along. Eventually, those little curdles turn into bigger curds, which are pressed to squeeze out the water, and create a firm cheese. Different strains of bacteria make different kinds of cheese.
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The taste of time PIPE Barb...
sweet sour bitter and salt we describe umami taste as savory meaty or brothy it's that hunger satisfying savoriness you get from some of the world's favorite foods like meat cheese mushrooms tomatoes seafood in a
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What causes body odor? -...
A pungent blend of onions, cheese, and cat urine with hints of is that…wet goat? Most of us don’t need more than one whiff to identify that generally unpleasant, characteristic smell we call body odor.
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Bart Knols: Cheese, dogs...
until we came across a remarkable statement in the literature that said that cheese smells after feet rather than the reverse. Think of it. And this triggered us to do a remarkable experiment.
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Cave Exploration PIPE...
the world wow that is so much bigger than I thought it's gonna be this whole mountain is like a Swiss cheese is just full of holes and these passages just lead into where no one really knows
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A brie(f) history of...
These clumps, or curds, became the building blocks of cheese, which would eventually be aged, pressed, ripened, and whizzed into a diverse cornucopia of dairy delights.
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The illusion of...
As a cube, on a black background, as seen through a piece of Swiss cheese. Can you get it? How many of you can't get it? That'll help.
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Anthony Bourdain and...
cheese, meat, fish-- they're all aged. Wine. So it's really about decay and rot, cheerful as that sounds. I never knew. Thank you.
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A simple way to break a...
And what did they notice? Well here's an example from one of our smokers. She said, "Mindful smells like stinky cheese and tastes like chemicals, YUCK!" Now, she knew, cognitively that smoking was bad for her, that's why she joined our program.
Video examples
Are food preservatives...
Like the compounds in smoke, these sop up free radicals and stave off rancid flavors that can develop in foods like oils, cheese, and cereal. Other antioxidants like citric acid and ascorbic acid help cut produce keep its color
Video examples
The beneficial bacteria...
to help this process along. Eventually, those little curdles turn into bigger curds, which are pressed to squeeze out the water, and create a firm cheese. Different strains of bacteria make different kinds of cheese.
Video examples
The taste of time PIPE Barb...
sweet sour bitter and salt we describe umami taste as savory meaty or brothy it's that hunger satisfying savoriness you get from some of the world's favorite foods like meat cheese mushrooms tomatoes seafood in a
Video examples
What causes body odor? -...
A pungent blend of onions, cheese, and cat urine with hints of is that…wet goat? Most of us don’t need more than one whiff to identify that generally unpleasant, characteristic smell we call body odor.
Video examples
Bart Knols: Cheese, dogs...
until we came across a remarkable statement in the literature that said that cheese smells after feet rather than the reverse. Think of it. And this triggered us to do a remarkable experiment.
Video examples
Cave Exploration PIPE...
the world wow that is so much bigger than I thought it's gonna be this whole mountain is like a Swiss cheese is just full of holes and these passages just lead into where no one really knows
Video examples
A brie(f) history of...
These clumps, or curds, became the building blocks of cheese, which would eventually be aged, pressed, ripened, and whizzed into a diverse cornucopia of dairy delights.
Video examples
The illusion of...
As a cube, on a black background, as seen through a piece of Swiss cheese. Can you get it? How many of you can't get it? That'll help.
Video examples
Anthony Bourdain and...
cheese, meat, fish-- they're all aged. Wine. So it's really about decay and rot, cheerful as that sounds. I never knew. Thank you.
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Ainsley Harriott
English Chef
Bread's so important for me, it makes such a difference. I like it with a lovely bit of cheese on it, sometimes just with butter, or with some fresh soup.
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Nish Kumar
British Comedian
I wish sometimes I had a passion for hats and cheese and I could do a fun show about putting hats on cheese.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
American Actress
I eat whatever I want. I like bread and cheese and wine, and that makes my life fun and enjoyable.
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Manfred von Richthofen
German Aviator
My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.
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Kim Brooks
American Writer
I don't know that I want to live in a world without cheese.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Taleggio is the perfect cheese to melt over a warm dish.
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Billie Burke
American Actress
Age is of no importance unless you are a cheese.
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Helen Hayes
American Actress
Age is not important unless you're a cheese.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I love Velveeta cheese.
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Ainsley Harriott
English Chef
Bread's so important for me, it makes such a difference. I like it with a lovely bit of cheese on it, sometimes just with butter, or with some fresh soup.
Quote examples
Nish Kumar
British Comedian
I wish sometimes I had a passion for hats and cheese and I could do a fun show about putting hats on cheese.
Quote examples
Gwyneth Paltrow
American Actress
I eat whatever I want. I like bread and cheese and wine, and that makes my life fun and enjoyable.
Quote examples
Manfred von Richthofen
German Aviator
My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose.
Quote examples
Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.
Quote examples
Kim Brooks
American Writer
I don't know that I want to live in a world without cheese.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Taleggio is the perfect cheese to melt over a warm dish.
Quote examples
Billie Burke
American Actress
Age is of no importance unless you are a cheese.
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Helen Hayes
American Actress
Age is not important unless you're a cheese.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I love Velveeta cheese.
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