Meah Evans (@meahevans) just wanted to buy some cheese. So she strolled into her local Publix grocery store to peruse the retailer's selection. However, after she arrived at the wall of options ...

Cheddar cheese is usually labeled according to its "sharpness." Dr. Michael Tunick, author of "The Science of Cheese," explains the reason for this flavor grading. Here is a transcript of the video.

It all comes down to one simple process.

Full transparency: I was a little reluctant to write this story. I’ve been working in the cheese industry for 15 years – as a monger, server, and writer – and I feel a little too much comradery with ...