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. She is passionate about the food supply chain, fresh stone fruit, and dogs. Josie currently lives in Catskill, NY.
Celebrating a Century of Cheesemaking with Joe and Joey Widmer
Recently marking their centennial milestone, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars of Wisconsin stands as a testament to resilience, dedication, and the preservation of cheesemaking as a time-honored craft. The family-owned business has produced its renowned Brick cheese using the same methods in the same location since 1922. Founded by Master Cheesemaker Joe Widmer’s grandfather John Widmer, an […]
The Top 20 Cheeses in the World Announced
World Championship Cheese Contest judges lift Hornbacher, the newly-announced 2024 World Champion Cheese, alongside Joe Salonia, a representative of Gourmino AG (third from left). The 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest (WCCC) has crowned Hornbacher, a washed rind, semi-hard cow’s milk cheese, as the 2024 World Champion Cheese. Crafted by Michael Spycher at Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus […]
Raw milk cheese linked to E. coli outbreak in 4 states
Raw Farm LLC has issued a voluntary recall for several of its cheeses in response to an E. coli outbreak linked to their products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) were alerted to illnesses in four states—California, Colorado, Texas, and Utah—that seemed to be connected to […]
Expert Tips for the Perfect Fondue
Community, camaraderie, and cheese is the motto at Bimi’s Canteen in Chatham, NY Photograph by Christian Harder Nothing brings people together like hot, melty cheese. The mere mention of fondue often elicits a symphony of “oohs” and “yums”—let alone the actual joy that eating it sparks. But, as any cheese expert will tell you, fondue […]
Top Food Trends from the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show
From pickles and spreadable salami, to marshmallows and South African cheeses, these are the top trends and best cheeses we ate at this year’s show.
Ruminating on Retail: Finding My Flow in a Sea of Boxes
A retail pro ruminates on her love/hate relationship with retail after a 2-year break.
One Cheesemonger’s Journey Beyond the Counter and Into the Field
Take 5: Highlighting the apprenticeship “breaks” of cheese industry pros In this ongoing series, culture profiles folks in the cheese industry expanding their expertise and gaining diverse experience beyond their time behind the counter or at a vat. Meet independent cheesemonger Carrie S., who turned their relocation from Madison to Chicago into a “cheese summer.” Carrie traveled around the […]
Grate Expectations: The Top Cheese Trends of 2024
Cheese travel & swicy & pasta, oh my! A look at culture’s 2024 cheese trend predictions.
A (Monterey) Jack of All Trades Jumps Back in the Vat
In this ongoing series, Culture profiles folks in the cheese industry expanding their expertise and gaining diverse experience beyond their time behind the counter or at a vat.
Whole Foods’ 12 Best Cheeses Are on Sale For the Holidays
Don’t miss these incredible holiday deals on cheese!
