Yet there's one staple of the South you may not know about: hoop cheese ... instead of cheddar. Here's what you might not know about hoop cheese. Read more: 15 Best Knife Brands, Ranked Hoop ...

With a cheese wire, you can slice a variety of shapes depending on ... Look familiar? This knife is great for cutting semi-hard cheeses like gouda, cheddar, Gruyère, and Emmental.

and an easy way to make a regular cheddar seem more exciting — just grab a pairing knife or some cookie cutters, and create stars, triangles, hearts, or whatever cheese shape you desire.

They can either complement or stand in for a cheese board ... a 3- to 4-inch paring knife, dipping it in warm water occasionally to make slicing easier. Grate the cheddar on a box grater or ...