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If your apple cider consumption skyrockets during the fall months, you’re not alone. The good news: there are countless cider varieties being brewed across the country that pair deliciously with cheese, so you’ll never get bored. Click the link in our bio for insight on some of our favorite ciders and how to pair them with cheese.
✍️: @monica.x
📸 re-post: @formaticum
Plans for this weekend include: curling up with a blanket, brewing a warm beverage, and diving into one of these new books featured in our Autumn issue. Click the link in our bio to read about these cheesy reads—whose topics range from cheese plate guidance to melty recipes to fermentation science.
As the fight for racial justice persists in this country and across the globe, Whitney Roberts continues advocating for equality in the cheese world. The founder of the BIPOC-focused nonprofit @cheeseculturecoalition spoke to us about her experience as a Black woman in cheese, what made her launch the nonprofit, and how she hopes to influence a future generation. Full article in bio.
✍️: @monica.x
Fall is officially here, which means it’s time to break out the comfort food recipes. And this charred eggplant & ricotta galette has all the savory Moroccan flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. Recipe in bio.
✍️ + 📸: @chefjennydorsey
West Coast cheesemakers faced with the raging wildfires have been grappling with health crises, economic impacts, and more—on top of an already traumatic pandemic. Click the link in our bio to see how some shops have been coping and how you can help.
✍️: @monica.x
***If you’d like to share how your cheese business has been impacted by the wildfires, send us a message at socialmedia@culturecheesemag.com***
Owners of @pammyscambridge restaurant know a thing or two about comfort food, and their fresh takes on Italian-American staples have been fueling their customers all quarantine long. Click the link in our bio to read more about this power couple, how they’ve kept their business afloat during COVID, and how to make one of their indulgent recipes from home (perfect for date night).
📸: @nick_surette
✍️: @madstrap
Wild accompaniments (think: local mushrooms and foraged greens) can bring the exciting variety you didn’t know you needed to your charcuterie board. Click the link in our bio for advice on how to (safely) uncover nature’s bounty and pair it with cheese.
📸: @ninagallant_
✍️: @madstrap
Autumn is here! 🍂 This season, we're exploring the intricate art of American artisan cheesemaking, the history behind grana-style cheeses, plenty of comfort food recipes, and more. Peek at the table of contents on our website, and click the link in our bio to order your copy.
This is how we'll be spending our Sunday, in case anyone needs us.
📸 re-post: @brackenoaksfarm
A peek into our everyday routine.
📸 re-post via: @petalumacreamery
Sometimes you need a treat to celebrate the end of another week. That’s why we’re looking back at our favorite sweet pairings from our 2018 Best Cheeses issue and getting inspo for the ideal Friday night dessert (or, ahem, dinner). Details in bio.
📸: @leslieorlandini
The perfect dish for when temps start to drop (and when you need a quick and satisfying recipe), these farfalle with gorgonzola, pancetta, and radicchio hit the spot every time. Recipe in bio.
📸: @emilykanphoto @monicafoodstylist
Organic, pasture-based milk sourced from sustainable farms is the key to creating this little cheese with a big heart. We recommend pairing @CowgirlCreamery's Mt Tam triple cream with spicy-sweet candied ginger for a perfect golden hour snack. Details in bio.
#cowgirlcreamery #mycowgirlcreamery #cheesewithheart #mttam
Looking to spice up your daily breakfast routine? Just add cheese! See how @vanessajchang recommends implementing curds into your morning meal (beyond a mere bagel with cream cheese). Article in bio.
👨🎨: @tomjayillo
The only thing getting us through today is scrolling through these adorable #MiniMondays spreads 🧀What’s your favorite way to enjoy cheese at socially distant gatherings?
Channeling this model’s graceful energy on this Sunday morning 🐮 💐
📸 re-post: @pinevalleyacres
This no-fuss pasta dish combines the simple ingredients of zucchini, summer squash, and feta for an easy dinner that will satisfy the whole fam. Recipe in bio.
✍️: @beccahaleypark
📸: @emilykanphoto @monicafoodstylist
This chips + cheese spread arranged by @thatcheeseplate for @food52 reminded us that delicious pairings don’t have to be fancy! Click the link in our bio to read about five junk food + cheese pairings we love when craving a guilty pleasure snack.
It’s still grilling season, and we’ve got the perfect excuse to keep the al fresco festivities going. With charred shrimp, homemade pesto, and crumbled feta, this flatbread is filled with flavor and super-fresh. Recipe in bio.
✍️: @missleighb
📸: @andrewhughpurcell @carrieannpurcell
America’s Dairyland has been hit hard by the effects of COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped these small cheese shops from finding creative ways to flourish. Hit the link in our bio to read the newest piece in our Cheesemongering in the Time of COVID series, and see how these inspirational Wisconsin shops have been staying afloat. 🧀
✍️: @monica.x