Its Italian name, in fact, Parmigiano Reggiano, means 'from the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.' We visited a dairy in Parma, Italy to find out how the cheese is made and why it is so expensive.

Because Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is not made with vegetarian rennet, strict vegetarians avoid it. However, there are good vegetarian Parmesan-style cheeses available in most supermarkets ...

Here's everything you need to know about planning a trip to Parma, Italy.

Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano. Born of ancient traditions and careful processing, these cheeses, while similar, ...