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Mike Hanson originally joined American Provisions, a farm-to-table specialty food store in South Boston with a carefully curated cheese counter, as a beer buyer. But it took longer than expected for the shop to obtain an alcohol license, and by then Hanson was hooked on his assignment as cheesemonger. Now, he’s the store’s cheese and beer purchaser.

a variety of goat's milk cheeses arranged on fresh straw

Does Goat Cheese Contain Lactose?


Lactose intolerance can keep the most dedicated cheese lover from enjoying their favorite cheeses, but does goat cheese contain lactose?

cultured butter smeared on a piece of bread

What Is Cultured Butter?


The aromas and flavors of cultured butter are stronger, deeper, and more piquant than that of non-cultured butter.

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