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Articles written by Molly McDonough

Former Senior Editor Molly McDonough worked for cheesemakers in Switzerland and the US before earning a Master's degree in Agriculture and Food Science at the Ecole Supérieure d'Agriculture in Angers, France. After spending a year in Romania working on rural development projects with Heifer International, she returned home to Boston and joined the culture team in 2015.

The Best Savory Accompaniments of 2019


A round up of the best accoutrements to take your cheese plate to the next level.

The Last Limburger


Long dismissed as a “stinky cheese,” limburger might just surprise you.

Shop Talk: Mad River Taste Place


Wedged into the tiny ski town of Waitsfield, Mad River Taste Place is centered around an all-Vermont selection of beers, ciders, spirits, and 80 to 90 cheeses

The Best Sweet Accompaniments of the Year!


A round up of the best accoutrements to take your dessert cheese plate to the next level.

A DIY Cheesemaking Primer


With a little patience and practice—and a lot of curiosity—anyone can make cheese at home using kitchen tools and a few basic ingredients.

Crack the Case


Treat your cheese right and it’ll love you right back

aged swiss cheese from the 19th century

The Search for the Oldest Cheese in the World


Forgotten wheels from the 19th century pose the question: How long can cheese age? Associate editor Molly McDonough heads to Switzerland to find out.

Cheesemaking on Spain’s Canary Islands


If you want to try the cheeses, you’ll have to come here.

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