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Articles written by Grant Bradley

Grant Bradley is culture's former web editor and never ceases to thank his nameless human ancestor who figured that leaving some milk around for a while and then eating it was probably a great idea. Raised on California’s Central Coast, educated in the Pacific Northwest, and transplanted to New England, Grant likes to write, edit, and code things.

kraft singles on bread

Real Cheese Product—Kraft Keepsakes Part I: The American Single


In 1935, sliced cheese was the greatest thing since, well, sliced bread

American grilled cheese sandwich

Real Cheese Product—No Country for Old Cheeses


How did James Kraft launch his multimillion dollar business?

American Cheese

Real Cheese Product—James and the Bacteria-Free Cheese: The Founding of Kraft


Like many great inventions, American cheese was an accident

Two block cheddar cheeses being served for a party

Real Cheese Product—Filled Cheese: The Grandaddy of the American Single


The greatest food scandal of the 1880’s? Filled cheese

Cubes of processed cheese

Real Cheese Product—Jesse Williams: The Father of Factory Cheese


Jesse Williams, founder of the first cheese factory, planted the seed that would grow into the modern industrial food system

Cowgirl Creamery’s Classic Mac & Cheese


This version of mac and cheese from Cowgirl Creamery is creamy and simple, so the flavor the cheese you use really comes through

Fig and Blue Cheese Tart with Honey, Balsamic, and Rosemary


Food52 recipe for Fig and Blue Cheese Tart with Honey, Balsamic, and Rosemary

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