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Linni Kral is a writer, editor, activist, and friend living in Brooklyn, with past lives in Boston, L.A., and Chicago. Her writing has been featured in the Atlantic & Atlas Obscura, among others. She’s happiest in the company of cows, books, and groceries.

Weathering the Storm: The cheese industry looks back at its pandemic year


Looking back at COVID’s major impact on the cheese world throughout 2020.

Drop Dead Gorg-eous: Feast your eyes on Italy’s beloved blue


Italy’s legendary Gorgonzola swings from sweet to savory.

Drinks With Cheese: The Sweet Hereafters


A globe trot of post-prandial sips and cheeses

A Grana Grand Tour


Grana is made all over the world. Though the style originated in Italy, it has since sprung up anywhere Italians have made their home.

Leading the Whey


These drinks offer a surprisingly refreshing twist on an age-old combo.

Destination Dairies


These off the beaten path creameries—from Connecticut, to Tennessee, to California and beyond—are totally worth the trip.

A Different Kind of Cocoa Butter


Remember those whackable chocolate oranges? Imagine that, spread on a pancake. Such is this recipe, which launches your chocolate-orange memories.

When Chocolate Is Actually Good For You


As long as there’s been chocolate, there have been wishful speculations about its health benefits. Luckily, some of them are true.

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