Yet there's one staple of the South you may not know about: hoop cheese. Often described as cheddar-like, hoop cheese boasts a simple, uncomplicated, mild flavor worthy of admiration. Whether you ...

These wedges look curiously like fancy gouda you might find at Whole Foods, but it's actually hoop cheese—and your grandma may have even grown up making it. Much like a farmer's cheese that ...

Today, the name may be used to refer to this traditional cheese or to modern versions that more closely resemble cheddar ...