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 Summer Cheese Boards
Corn, tomatoes, and peaches oh my! These are probably the first things that pop into your head when you think of Summer produce. But the days are getting shorter, before you know it we’ll be watching the leaves change while sipping on pumpkin spice lattes, so you better hurry to the farmers market and grab […]
In Queso You Missed It: August 14, 2022
The Academy of Cheese is calling for cheesemongers to enter the 2022 Young Cheesemonger of the Year competition. The award will be hosted at the World Cheese Awards (WCA), organized by the Guild of Fine Food in Newport, Wales on Nov. 2, 2022. The competition is free to enter and open to any cheesemonger under the age of 30. Finalists will be invited to […]
5 Cheesy Oven-less Recipes to Beat the Heat
It’s that time of year when the mere thought of turning on your oven can cause you to break out into a sweat. And with summer produce in full swing, minimal-intervention cooking is the way to go. Here’s a roundup of five of our favorite summer recipes that are quick to make, and won’t require […]
In Queso You Missed It: July 31,2022
After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference—or what insiders call “Cheese Camp”—was a joyful reunion of the American cheese community in Portland, Oregon. The event consisted of industry panels and lectures, a Meet the Cheesemaker event where over 100 creameries sampled their cheeses, and the 2022 ACS Judging & Competition. Best of […]
In Queso You Missed It: July 17, 2022
Photo From Gastro Obscura: Clockwise from left: Brent Hofacker/Almay; Wagner Pizza Bus; Erika Nusser/Almay; Lancaster314. Have you ever heard of pizza topped with American cheese? What about finished with frozen cheese, or no cheese at all?! While it might sound like we’re making them up, these styles of pizza are in fact regional delicacies from Pennsylvania, […]
In Queso You Missed It: July 3, 2022
Like many of us, Cheese for the Culture columnist Agela Abdullah will be heading to Portland, Oregon, for the ACS Conference next month. “While I’m excited about the conference I have to admit that I’m nervous about being in Portland. Oregon has a long history of racial prejudices that start with the founding of the state, and continue today […]
In Queso You Missed It: June 26, 2022
We’ve never doubted that cheese has the power to change lives, but if you want more evidence, a former cheesemaker shared with Bon Appetit how watching milk transform into cheddar helped them realize they were trans. “I spent four years immersed in cheddaring, my life revolving around transformation. And it was there on the production […]
5 Halloween Pairings to Enjoy at Home this Year
Conjure that Halloween fun from home by pairing some beloved seasonal treats with cheese this year.
