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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 Evolution of the “Cheese Influencer”


Two social media influencers reflect on the roles they play in the cheese industry.

The Best Cheeses for Holiday Entertaining, According to Cheesemongers


Cheesemongers share their favorite cheeses to serve during the holidays, and which

Norwegian Blue Cheese Named Best in the World


Haakon Berg/Courtesy Guild of Fine FoodOle and Maren Gangstadt of Gangstadt Gårdsysteri with the World Champion trophy. A Norweigan blue cheese outcompeted thousands of cheeses from around the world to earn the title of World Champion Cheese at this year’s World Cheese Awards (WCA). This renowned international cheese competition, which had its inaugural run in […]

The Best Cheese & Candy Pairings to Try this Halloween


Halloween is rapidly approaching, which means you’re about to be swimming in candy. Wondering what to do with all that candy? Pair it with cheese, of course! There’s no better way to elevate a spooky soiree than with an impressive cheese plate. We asked nine cheesemongers to tell us their favorite cheese and Halloween candy […]

Win a Trip to France: Comté Scholarship for Certified Cheese Professionals®


Are you a Certified Cheese Professional®? If so, get ready to embark on the cheese journey of a lifetime, courtesy of the Comté Cheese Association. The association announces its eleventh annual Comté Scholarship for American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals® (ACS CCPs). This exclusive scholarship opportunity is open to all cheese experts who have passed […]

8 Pumpkin-Themed Cheeses to Serve this Halloween


We scoured the internet to come up with a list of eight pumpkin-themed cheeses that are perfect for your Halloween cheeseboard or fall recipes.

Cheesemongers Share What Cheese They’re Most Excited About Right Now


We spoke to three cheesemongers to find out their go-to winter cheese and beverage pairings.

5 Creative Pairings for Your Next Cheese Plate


Here are five items we are obsessed with right now— from mushroom chips to spicy apricots, this list will get your creative juices flowing!

Celebrating Anne Saxelby’s Lasting Legacy in Artisan Cheesemaking


This week, the culinary world remembers and celebrates Anne Saxelby, New York’s iconic cheesemonger and champion of American artisan cheesemakers, two years after her passing. To honor her legacy, the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF) will transform Chelsea Market into a haven for cheese enthusiasts on September 13th, marking the second annual benefit event in […]

Cheese Ads Banned on the London Tube


Photo credit: cheesegeek.com An advertisement featuring artisan cheeses has been banned by London’s transport network because it was deemed “unhealthy.” Transport for London (TfL) blocked cheesegeek’s ad in August, saying it did not comply with its advertising policy. TfL said it “uses the Food Standards Agency’s model to define foods that are high in fat, […]

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