Alicia Hahn
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Alicia Hahn excels at eating and enjoys writing, crosswords, and cooking (preferably with cheese). Originally from San Francisco, she moved to Boston for school and fell in love with the city (despite an annual campaign against winter). Her favorite place to be is the farmers’ market, where she finds weird and exciting ingredients to make or break her next meal.

Melty grilled cheese

How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese (with GIFs)


Gifs make this tutorial mouthwateringly easy to follow

Fan Photo: Cheddar Plugs


Congrats to this week’s fan photo winner, Hans-Erich!

Culture for Health cheesemaking kit

Cultures for Health Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese Making Kit


You don’t have to be an expert chef to perfect fresh cheese with this kit from South Dakota’s Cultures for Health

gold plated cheese knives

Use Cheese Knives the Right Way


No matter who’s cutting the cheese, make sure they’ve got the right equipment with this guide to cheese knives

eggplant burger with halloumi

Uber-Cheesy Veggie Burgers


Meatless BBQs don’t always have to be a bummer

In a Cheesy Pickle


Cheddar and cucumber pickles are a classic combo, but cheese and pickled fruit pairings deserve praise, too

aged blocks of cheddar

Why Real Cheese Lasts Longer Than Processed


We look at why naturally aged cheese can last for years without spoiling, while preservative-laden cheese products can spoil within months

thyme sprigs

Fan Photo: Thyme for Gervais


This week’s fan photo winner is Tabitha S., who shared her photo of beautiful Gervais topped with a thyme blossom

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