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Articles written by Bettina Makalintal

Bettina Makalintal is culture's former editorial assistant. With a background in the food industry and as a bike mechanic, she can often be found biking in search of new donut shops.

A Happy Holiday Feast


Culture’s best tips, tricks, and cheese-filled dishes to make your holiday feast a festive success.

The Pie Cheese Plate


Eric Schack of Salumi e Formaggi at Eataly Downtown in New York City shares his favorite ways to pair pie and cheese.

Ingredients Matter


Cultured butter, free range eggs – buying ingredients can be intimidating. We’ve broken down all the buzzwords to make your grocery shopping a breeze.

Gougères with Ossau-Iraty and Piment d’Espelette


These cheese puffs become even more decadent with fruity Piment d’Espelette and nutty Ossau-Iraty.

The Ultimate Guide to Leftovers


An ultimate guide for (safely) dealing with all those Thanksgiving leftovers.

Voicings: Chef Bonnie Morales Talks Russian Cheese and More


Amidst the flurry of her restaurant openings, we caught up with Portland, Oregon-based chef Bonnie Morales to talk cheese and Russian cuisine. 

Make a Spooky Halloween Cheeseplate


This Halloween, serve up a cheese board that’s on-theme

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Autumn’s Best Cheese is Washed in Apple Cider


Craft cider is booming and cheesemakers are crafting cider-washed cheeses that are distinctly American—and undeniably autumnal.

Voicings: Molly Yeh Talks Mac & Cheese Toppings and More


Between tapings for the Food Network’s Girl Meets Farm, we caught up with blogger Molly Yeh to talk cheesy desserts and what goes in her fav mac and cheese.

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