Cheese is one of those foods many people say they can't imagine living without. But for those with special dietary needs, knowing whether or not cheese is safe to eat can be critical for their health.

Each year, millions of pounds of fresh cheese curds vanish within days of production, driven by a devotion that’s as much cultural as culinary. Every mid-October, National Cheese Curd Day rolls around ...

Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Explore all of our favorites at chicagoreader.com/food/reader-bites. “No ...