cheesemonger
Dairy shop specialist
A cheesemonger is a person who sells cheese, typically someone with specialized knowledge about varieties, aging, and pairings.
The term applies both to shop owners and to employees at cheese counters: The cheesemonger recommended a sharp cheddar for the gratin.
Like fishmonger and ironmonger, the word has an old-fashioned ring but remains current in specialty food contexts.
Firm aged English cheese
- goudaSemi-hard Dutch cheese
- brieSoft French ripened cheese
- camembertCreamy bloomy-rind cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
provolone · feta · ricotta · gruyère · manchego · pecorino · roquefort · parmesan
Growing older over time
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- waxingCoating for shine
rind · bloomy · cultures · cave-aged · wheel · wedge · terroir · selection
Small store manager
- merchantOne who sells wares
- vendorOne who sells goods
- purveyorProvider of goods
- retailerOne who sells goods
counter · fromagerie · specialty · wholesale · sourcing · importing · sampling · recommendations
Advanced in years
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
earthy · creamy · buttery · mild · funky · bloomy · washed-rind · crumbly
Knowledgeable, passionate follower
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- tastingSampling for flavor
- degustationCareful tasting of foods
pairing · sommelier · curating · knowledge · artisanal · farmstead · provenance · accompaniments
cheddar
Firm aged English cheese
mozzarella · provolone · feta · ricotta · gruyère · manchego · pecorino · roquefort · parmesan · emmental
aging
Growing older over time
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
waxing · rind · bloomy · cultures · cave-aged · wheel · wedge · terroir · selection · curation
shopkeeper
Small store manager
retailer · counter · fromagerie · specialty · wholesale · sourcing · importing · sampling · recommendations · pairings
aged
Advanced in years
nutty · earthy · creamy · buttery · mild · funky · bloomy · washed-rind · crumbly · soft-ripened
aficionado
Knowledgeable, passionate follower
degustation · pairing · sommelier · curating · knowledge · artisanal · farmstead · provenance · accompaniments · charcuterie
- Food Retailgrocer, grocery store, supermarket, market, deli
- food workersbutcher, bartender, server, caterer, chef
- market workersvendor, seller, butcher, baker, grocer
- vendorsstreet vendors, seller, hawkers, merchant, peddler
- mongerswarmonger, fearmonger, hatemonger, rumormonger, gossipmonger
- cheese lovers
cheesemongerfishmonger
Seller of fresh catches
butcher · greengrocer · baker · vintner · costermonger
cheesemongergrocer
Food shop proprietor
general store owner · convenience store owner · supermarket · department store · convenience store clerk