Articles written by Margaret Leahy
Margaret Leahy is a Contributing Editor at culture.
Voicings: Rachel Fritz Schaal
We asked Schaal to name some of her essentials, the can’t-live-without-’em items that bring her joy and make this “the best job I’ve ever had.”
Centerfold: St. Malachi
St. Malachi by The Farm at Doe Run embodies the heavenly qualities of buttery cheddar, young Gouda, and fruity Piave Vecchio.
Carrying the Torch
Murray’s Cheese seeks to award a scholarship to an ambitious cheesemonger who possesses the intangible qualities of the man the scholarship is named after.
Must Love Curds: Dating Apps as Cheese
Tinder: Kraft Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend This is your go-to grab for when you just need a cheese fix and can’t be bothered with nuance. Throw on some PJs, queue up “The Office,” and crush handfuls of the stuff straight out the bag, all while swiping through Tinder. You might doze off and wake up […]
Tariffs 101: EU cheeses take a hike
Here’s what you need to know about the Trump administration’s proposed EU tariff hike: -In October 2019, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tax on EU imported goods, including textiles, cosmetics, spirits, wine, and cheese. -This tax hike is in response to a long-running dispute over EU subsidies for Europe-based Airbus, which affect American aircraft […]
Best Sweet Accompaniments 2019
Sweet tooth-ers, rejoice: we’ve rounded up the perfect accompaniments for the sweet and savory combo of your dreams.
Best Savory Accompaniments 2019
For all your salty cheese cravings, we’ve rounded up the best savory accompaniments of the year.
Best Gear 2019
Photographed by Nick Surette CHEESE VAULT Plastic wrap is out—cheese vaults are in. Silicone walls wick moisture away from cheese, and a polished exterior allows for easy labeling with a pen. $30, thegrommet.com CHEESE KNIVES Form can be on the same level as function, especially in the case of these serving utensils. The subtle finish […]
Comeback Kids: Consider Bardwell Farm Finds a New Whey Following Recall
Photo via considerbardwellfarm.com Nothing strikes ice-cold fear into the hearts of dairy manufacturers quite like the L-word—we’re talking Listeria monocytogenes. An independent cheesemaker’s worst nightmare erupted in late September 2019 for Consider Bardwell Farm, when a routine inspection of the Vermont-based farm’s processing facilities yielded a positive test for listeria in a wheel of the […]
