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Articles written by Rebecca Haley-Park

Rebecca Haley-Park is culture's former editor and resident stinky cheese cheerleader. A native New Englander, she holds a BFA in creative writing from University of Maine at Farmington.

We Dig Figs


Figs are grown commercially in California, Texas, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. They can also be found at farmers’ markets in states with warmer climates.

Velveeta

Something About Dairy


Hear me out: Processed cheese has its place

ice cream scoops

Gear: Ice Cream Scoops


Dish up ice cream all summer long with these sturdy scoops

sweet corn

In Season: Sweet Corn


Welcome summer with super fresh sweet corn

Corn chowder flatbread

Fire Away: Five Grilled Flatbread Recipes for Summer


Summer produce and melty curds come together in these grilled flatbread recipes

tomato-peach flatbreads with blue cheese and basil

Tomato-Peach Flatbreads with Blue Cheese and Basil


A little bit sour, a little bit sweet—these fruity beauties are packed with flavor

Beecher's Handmade Cheese in New York City. Photocourtesy of Beecher's Handmade Cheese

Urban Legends: Creameries Flock to Cities


Creameries are eying urban locales over the countryside

Corn chowder flatbread

Corn Chowder Flatbreads


Think this chunky, aromatic soup can’t get any better? Just grill, baby, grill

blocks of Grafton Village cheddar

Grafton Village Cheese’s Double Vision


Vermont’s Grafton Village Cheese preserves tradition while making its wheels accessible to all

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