Articles written by Susan Axelrod
Susan Sherrill Axelrod is a former editor of Culture. Her love affair with cheese began at age 12, when she bicycled to a gourmet shop to taste an exotic newcomer—French brie. She lives with her partner in midcoast Maine, where she enjoys a well-made cocktail, hiking with their dog, Lucy, and spending as much time as possible on the water.
Remembering Anne Saxelby
The cheese universe has been shocked & saddened by the unexpected death of Anne Saxelby, founder of Saxelby Cheesemongers and American cheesemaker champion.
Champions of Cheese at Cheesemonger Invitational NYC 2021
Our editor in chief has participated in dozens of food events, but to her, this day would turn out to be so much more than just an event.
Voicings: Ellie and Sam Studd
We spoke with the Studd Siblings, ACS Professionals and International Guilde de Fromagers members, about mentors, raw milk cheese, and industry challenges.
Chef’s Dish: At Elderslie Farm, George and Katharine Elder Honor Kansas Culture
George and Katharine Elder make goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses, along with operating a restaurant, a cafe, a blackberry-picking operation, and a sawmill.
Centerfold: The Rattlesnake
This cheddar is spiked with tequila and habanero peppers, which Deer Creek Founder and President Chris Gentine had a direct hand in creating.
Centerfold: Ubriaco Pinot Rosé
“I like to use what I have around me, to take tradition and give it a new twist.”— Sergio Moro Photographed by Adam DeTour; Styled by Kendra Smith With its pale pink rind and crown of dried rose petals, a 15-pound wheel of Ubriaco Pinot Rosé is a thing of beauty. And this stunner from […]
21 Recipes For Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Here are 21 melty favorites pulled from our archives; search “grilled cheese” in the upper right hand corner of the website for many more.
Chef’s Dish: Marcus Samuelsson’s Ayib + Sweet Potato Ravioli
In “The Rise,” Marcus Samuelsson explores the trajectory of Black cooking in America.
No Place Like Home for Maine Cheesemaker
Amy Rowbottom, founder of Crooked Face Creamery, is among a cohort of women business owners who find ways to collaborate and support each other in Maine.
Shaken Stirred and Curd: New-fashioned cocktail pairings for the holidays and beyond
Five festive cocktail recipes that you can pair with cheese all holiday season long—and beyond.
