Articles written by Amanda Gibson
Amanda Gibson, one of culture’s copy editors and an unapologetic cheese fanatic, has been obsessed with dairy since her glory days as New England’s 1999 Teen Milk Ambassador. An advertising copywriter and former college English instructor, she loves crafting compelling food narratives and released her debut novel, In the Absence of Serpents, in 2021. Gibson has profiled James Beard Award–nominated chefs, covered the unearthing of Rosa Parks’ pancake recipe, and earned accolades for her Game of Thrones–inspired cocktails. Follow her birding and travel adventures on Instagram at @amoveablefeaster.
This Is How Cheesemaking Influenced Folklore & Daily Life
Few foods inspire as much ceremony as cheese. In recent years, couples have even eschewed traditional wedding cakes in favor of multi-tiered towers of beribboned, stacked wheels adorned with roses and greenery like their sweeter counterparts. Or take the modern cheese board. A glass or two of wine with a friend is just a well-spent Friday night, but add a cheese board, and it’s a spread worthy of a toast to welcome news like a promotion or an engagement.
