Bread may be the staff of life, but it tastes better topped with a slice or two of cheese.
From Asiago to Vermont cheddar, there are hundreds of kinds of cheese from every country and culture, and cheese predates written history. That’s pretty lofty stuff for a sandwich staple.
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