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.
This is What’s Special About Marin French’s Only Washed-Rind Cheese, Golden Gate
Photographed by Nina Gallant | Styled by Madison Trapkin For a creamery built on bloomy rinds and triple creams, Golden Gate is a deliberate departure. Marin French Cheese Co. has spent 160 years perfecting fluffy white wheels, developing a reputation for its brie-style cheeses. Conceived in 2019 and launched in 2021, Golden Gate is Marin […]
Another E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Farm
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese, and regulators say the company has declined to voluntarily recall the product despite the investigation. The situation also comes against the backdrop of a long history of recalls and outbreaks tied to the California dairy’s […]
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 […]
I Never Noticed my Grandmother’s Cheese Plates—Until They Became Mine
Pamela Vachon ruminates on a different kind of cheese plate. Growing up, cheese in my family’s Midwestern household usually came in plastic-wrapped blocks, cubes, or slices. The dairy appreciation was strong, but anything bordering on artisanal just didn’t cross my path until adulthood. Even conventional brie or gouda wasn’t anywhere on my radar. I was […]
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 […]
