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‘Tis the season for holiday parties, which means it’s time to bring out the baked Brie in pastry! Reny Picot baked Brie in pastry is the easy, elegant, and classic appetizer that’s perfect for holiday parties or even just for keeping your crackers company on a chilly night in. Each and every … Read more about Reny Picot Baked Brie in Pastry

Most Americans haven’t grown up with the European experience of tasting many types of cheeses. We're here to help make your cheese choices easier! If you’re interested in expanding your cheese horizons, it’s easy to feel intimidated by the options and just stick with what you know. But the best … Read more about Expand Your Cheese Horizons

Since 1987, Old Europe Cheese has been handcrafting artisan award-winning cheeses in Benton Harbor, Michigan under the brand Reny Picot—the world’s leading Spanish multinational dairy company. Reny Picot began in 1960 in Asturias, a region of northwest Spain, as producers of French cheese … Read more about About Reny Picot

When facing a cheese cooler a mile long in the supermarket, it can be hard to decipher the highly processed cheese from the good stuff—especially when the word “natural” can be printed on any packaging while signifying absolutely nothing.  The hard truth is that a lot of those “cheeses” in … Read more about Real Cheese vs. Processed Cheese

With its buttery-soft interior, velvety exterior, and mellow flavor profile, there are many reasons to love Reny Picot Brie.  Perhaps one of the best things about Reny Picot Brie, however, is how un-brie-lievably incredible it becomes when it’s baked. The perfect blend of comfort food and … Read more about 8 Ways to Top Baked Brie

On September 15, Old Europe Cheese was honored to have the opportunity to participate in Culinary Extravaganza 2019 at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan. More than 750 guests attended Culinary Extravaganza 2019 and the event raised more than $90,000 for Schoolcraft College’s Culinary Arts … Read more about Old Europe Cheese at Culinary Extravaganza 2019

Hear ye! Hear ye! Old Europe Cheese has done it again! Old Europe Cheese took first place honors in the 2019 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Our Reny Picot Saint Rocco Triple Crème Brie received a composite score of 99.4—deeming it the first place winner of the Brie and … Read more about Old Europe Cheese Wins at 2019 World Dairy Expo Contest

While we could eat fondue with nothing more than a spoon, when guests are coming over it’s generally advised to include a few things for them to dip in it. But first things first. The most important element of a memorable batch of fondue is, of course, the cheese. So the best way to set yourself … Read more about What to Dip in Reny Picot Cheese Fondue

Nearly 65% of the human population struggles with lactose intolerance. These poor souls try their best to avoid dairy and the physical discomfort that comes with it—not to mention dealing with the uniquely profound emotional distress that comes from feeling like you’ve been cursed to a life … Read more about A Lactose Intolerant’s Guide to Cheese

One marriage no one can object to is the mouthwatering combination of wine and cheese. Each is delicious on its own, but when you pair the two, something magical happens. As explained by John Jonna—who has more than 30 years of professional experience in the wine business—there are three … Read more about Michigan Wine and Cheese Pairing

Hear ye! Hear ye! Old Europe Cheese has done it again! Old Europe Cheese was recently recognized for excellence by the American Cheese Society and brought home three medals from the 2019 ACS Competition in two categories:  Category: Camembert, made from cow's milkBronze Medal: Old Europe … Read more about Old Europe Cheese Wins 2019 ACS Competition

Hear ye! Hear ye! Old Europe Cheese won the annual Michigan Cheese Competition for their Triple Crème Brie! Sponsored by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Michigan State University Dairy Club, the winning Old Europe Cheese entry was selected from seven entries, which were judged on aroma, … Read more about Old Europe Cheese Wins 2019 Michigan Cheese Competition