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  • Self-care isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Agela Abdullah (@cheesewench) reflects on burnout, boundaries, and reconnecting with what truly matters in 2025.⁠

    "When discussing self-care in the media, it’s often used interchangeably with “treating yourself,” which is not the same. I love to treat myself. I purchase boxes of cheese to be delivered to my door. I buy books from local bookstores and yarn from a local yarn shop. I pay extra for the guacamole. This is all surface-level. I need to take care of myself below the epidermis.⁠

    Self-care means strengthening communication with my community, even when I want to isolate myself. It means asking for help if I’m overwhelmed."⁠

    Read more at the link in bio.⁠

    Illustration by Iris Busjahn @ireecespieces⁠
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    Do you know an amazing cheese professional who deserves recognition?⁠
    Nominate them to be on culture`s 2025 Hot List!⁠

    Each year, we spotlight trailblazing figures in the cheese industry on our coveted Hot List. We invite you to nominate an outstanding cheese industry professional—or yourself 😉—who embodies innovation, determination, craftsmanship, and community. ⁠

    Find the submission form at our link in bio. Nominations are due by Feb 18th.
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    This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers and send cheese. 🧀💘 ⁠

    From heart-shaped bloomies and decadent truffle to chocolatey cheeses and Cabot’s adorable cheese-gram, this list has everything you need to make the day extra cheesy.
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    The @specialtyfoodassociation Fancy Food Show is a foodie`s dream, packed wall-to-wall with culinary pros from around the globe and the latest snacks, meats, and, of course, cheeses.

    Here are some top dairy trends we noticed at the show this year 👇

    🪻 Fun flavors ranging from floral themes (@krislloydartisan) and savory profiles such as black garlic (@artikaasgouda).

    ♥️ Shapes such as hearts, stars, pumpkins and more. (@nettlemeadowfarm)

    🧈 Artisanal butters are hotter than ever. (@marinfoodusa/@marinfood_official shared a delicious uni butter with the culture team.)

    🫕 Fondue is back, baby! (@mifromausa)

    Read about our best bites of the show at the link in bio.

    #wefancy #fancyfoodshow
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    Sweet, spicy, and oh-so-creamy! This pasta recipe featuring @montchevre’s Mike’s Hot Honey Goat Cheese (made in collaboration with @mikeshothoney) is the ultimate cozy comfort food. 🍝✨ Roasted butternut squash, zesty gremolata, and a sauce that’s as smooth as it is bold—what more could you ask for? ⁠

    Recipe link in bio! ⁠

    #HotHoneyGoatCheese #Montchevre #MikesHotHoney #GoatCheeseLover #ComfortFood #SweetHeat #Swicy
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    Experience the taste of tradition with Grana Padano PDO cheese and Prosciutto di Parma PDO—two distinctly, deliciously European treasures. 🧀🥓⁠

    From Grana Padano`s nutty, savory flavor to Prosciutto di Parma`s perfectly cured richness, these PDO-certified products bring authenticity and quality to your table.⁠

    Want to try them for yourself? Stop by one of our partner retailers for in-store sampling and discover what makes these foods so special.⁠

    📍@beautifulrind (Chicago) 1/25 & 1/31 ⁠
    📍@picnic_wine (Chicago) 1/26, 2/2 & 2/9⁠
    📍@lafemmedufromage (Orlando) 1/24, 1/25 & 1/26 ⁠

    Go to our link in bio to learn more about this campaign!
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    Ditch your SAD lamp. We`re brunching with Cara Cara orange-ricotta pancakes covered in cranberry-brandy maple butter. 💅🍊⁠

    Tap the link in our bio to get this in-season #recipe.⁠

    📷️ & ✍️: @tennycooks
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    🌉 Snag your ticket to Counter Culture San Francisco! 🌉

    Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at CarreSel at @TheMidwaySF for a full day of cheese education, networking, and, of course, tasting.

    Presenters include:

    🧀 @gruyere_aop
    🧀 @mifroma_official
    🧀 @CowgirlCreamery
    🧀 @cheeselandinc
    🧀 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
    🧀 @comte_usa
    🧀 @isignyamerica
    and more!

    Anyone in the cheese or specialty food industry who is interested in learning more about cheese should attend this fun trade event.⁠

    🎟️ TICKETS on sale at the link in bio! 🎟️ ⁠
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    @Wegmans` 1916. @Gourminoltd`s Hornbacher. @Fromagerie_la_station`s Raclette de Compton au Poivre. These are just three of 60 winning cheeses covered in our annual Best Cheeses issue.⁠

    Think about that: 60 winning cheeses delivered to your doorstep if you subscribe by Sunday, January 12. That`s one sweet (and savory) deal.⁠

    From goat`s milk #cheese to buffalo milk cheese and every cheese in between, this issue will immerse you in the top global flavors—one #delicious bite at a time.⁠

    Order at the link in bio and make your best #cheeseboard yet! 🏆️🧀⁠

    📸: @ninagallant_⁠
    👗: @madstrap
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