Articles written by Josie Krogh
Josie Krogh is culture's Digital Strategy Lead. She earned her master's degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics from The University of Georgia. Josie developed a love of food while working at farmstands in the D.C. area as a young adult, and discovered her love of cheese while living and working on a dairy farm on Martha's Vineyard. Josie currently lives in Catskill, NY.
The Best Books About Cheese & Food This Spring
This spring, we’re gathering some of our favorite new food books, from snack-forward entertaining and buttery indulgences to plant-forward island flavors and global cheese adventures. Recipes, stories, and stunning photography make these titles as fun to flip through as they are to cook from—perfect for your kitchen or coffee table. I’ll Bring the Apps by […]
Cheese Events Around the Country in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026? From February through May, cheese professionals and enthusiasts alike have plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and taste. Here’s a chronological roundup of upcoming cheese events happening around the country. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chelsea Green Publishing (@chelseagreenbooks) Milk Trekker Book Tour Hudson, New York (Feb. […]
Why the Best Blue Cheeses Today Are Coming from Vermont
For nearly two decades, Bayley Hazen Blue has defined Jasper Hill Farm’s approach to blue cheese. Since its debut in 2003, the flagship blue-veined beauty has collected myriad accolades, including a spot in the top 14 at the 2024–2025 World Cheese Awards. In 2024, the creamery introduced two new variations: Withersbrook Blue, a square format aged in a cryovac pouch with a splash of local Eden Ciders Ice Cider; and Barnstorm Blue, a collaboration with the Murray’s Cheese Caves team, washed in malty ale from Focal Point Beer Co. Though the trio shares the same recipe, each develops its own personality.
The Best Cheeses of 2026: culture’s Annual List
The ultimate list of cheeses that should stay on your radar all year long Welcome to our Best Cheeses issue—a curated selection of our favorite cheeses around the globe. Featured competitions include the 2025 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition (ACS), the 2025 Good Food Awards (GFA), the 2025 Great Taste Awards (GTA), the 2024 […]
Why Jasper Hill’s Withersbrook Blue Is the Blue Cheese to Know in 2025
Photographed by Nina Gallant | Styled by Madison Trapkin At Jasper Hill Farm, blue cheese has long meant Bayley Hazen Blue—the iconic, award-winning wheel that set the bar for American blues. Withersbrook Blue starts with that same recipe, but instead of wheels, curds are pressed into 4-pound cubes. After aging for 60 days alongside Bayley […]
Reflections on the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland
Switzerland takes cheese seriously in a way that is charming and deeply enviable My judging team holding our Super Gold cheese Corra Linn from Errington Cheese. Pictured left to right: Fabricio Scalco, Josie Krogh, Rachel Juhl. The first thing I noticed stepping into the World Cheese Awards (WCA) was the smell. Warm, milky, and a […]
Jake’s Gouda: A New York Darling Made From Dutch Tradition
An Amish gouda captures hearts and stomachs along the Eastern seaboard and beyond Jake Stoltzfus didn’t grow up dreaming of cheesemaking. By the time he made his first batch of cheese in 2011, he and his wife Sylvia had already raised 11 children and relocated from Pennsylvania to Deansboro, New York, where they purchased a […]
Curds & Co is Latest Massachusetts Cheese Shop to Announce Closure
Another Massachusetts cheese shop announced it will be closing its doors at the end of summer. After eight years of “bringing great cheese and happiness to Brookline,” Curds & Co will celebrate its last day of operation on September 12. Curds & Co is the third cheese shop to announce closures in recent weeks, joining […]
Marieke Penterman Is Putting Wisconsin Gouda on the Map
Marieke Penterman is impossible to miss—she’s got the kind of presence that commands a room, much like the gouda she makes. Born and raised on a dairy farm in the Netherlands, she grew up surrounded by cows and the daily rhythm of farm life. But it wasn’t until she landed in Wisconsin with her then-husband, […]
Smoked Scamorza – A sultry cheese for summer
Photographed by Nina Gallant | Styled by Madison Trapkin In the world of Italian pasta filata cheeses, mozzarella may get all the attention, but Scamorza has a sultry charm all its own—especially when it’s partnered with smoke. A staple of southern Italy, this cow’s milk cheese is known for its signature pear-like shape, golden hue, […]
