These Winter Cheese Pairings Bring Après-Ski Energy to Your Table
THESE ALL-AMERICAN PAIRINGS ARE FRESH OFF THE LIFT AND TURNING TRICKS Photographed by Nina Gallant • Styled by Madison Trapkin This season’s Alpine-style cheese plate is inspired by hitting the slopes, but it’s actually perfect for après-ski: when athletes and amateurs sip and socialize at the lodge after a day on the mountain. Not just […]
The Best Cheeses to Pair with Beaujolais Nouveau
Every November, France raises a glass to one of its most playful wine traditions: Beaujolais Nouveau Day. Made from the gamay grape in the rolling hills north of Lyon, this vino defies any expectation or stereotype of French wine. Instead of spending years aging, Beaujolais nouveau is bottled and sold just weeks after harvest thanks to a winemaking technique called carbonic maceration. This method speeds up fermentation, producing fresh, fruity flavors with soft tannins. Bursting with notes of cherry, strawberry, and even hints of banana (to me, specifically banana Laffy Taffy candy), it is meant to be enjoyed immediately. But not too soon.
By French law, Beaujolais nouveau cannot be released until 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday of November. But that moment transforms what might otherwise be a humble village wine into a nationwide fete. And it just so happens, I found myself in Paris on this day last year.
How to Pair Whiskey and Cheese: 4 Expert Pairings
If whiskey and cheese locked eyes at a bar, it’s hard to say if they would hit it off right away. Whiskey is a powerhouse regardless of the distillate, blend, age, or origin. Its high ABV level (which hovers around 40 percent as opposed to wine’s approximately 14 percent) can wash away the taste of […]
The Best Pumpkin Cheese Board
Five cheese pairings inspired by fall’s favorite latte How do you know when autumn has arrived? Is it verdant leaves turning vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow? Is it needing a barn jacket in the newly crisp air, or seeing hordes of Home Depot skeletons sprouting up in front yards? The certainty of summer’s […]
Fall Cheese Horoscopes for Virgo & Libra
Brought to you by Astrolocheese Did you know the zodiac pairs perfectly with cheese? Fall signs: Read your cheesy horoscope below! VIRGO Stellar essence: Meticulous, analytical, dutiful Cosmic pairings: Dill Havarti Crudités Rosemary Crackers BrightLeaf Chamomile Lavender Sparkling Tea Fastidious Virgo suffers no fools. Guided by Mercury, the airborne conduit of intel, and Demeter, the timekeeping […]
Your Guide to Beer and Cheese for Summer
Swiggable seasonal beers are rays of sunshine alongside cheese. Along with the crash of waves and hum of cicadas, I’d argue that the clink and fizz of opening a beer is a bona fide sound of summer. There’s truly nothing like the sweet sound of success after plucking a can from the chilliest corner of […]
Cheese Pairings for a Summer Cookout
Photographed by Nina Gallant | Styled by Madison Trapkin If you’re anything like me, you’re the friend who will find any excuse to bring cheese to a gathering. Cheese is versatile, and it’s equally as appropriate for casual parties as it is for holiday shindigs. And it’s always welcome at the ultimate summer affair: a […]
The Best Warming Pairing: Tea and Cheese
If someone served you a pot of tea alongside a block of cheddar, you might raise your eyebrows. But before you write off the duo as peculiar, consider: Tea, like wine, can balance a bite of cheese through its tannins, temperature, and even terroir. (And both beverages keep our cheeks rosy while an early-spring nip […]
A Fresh Cheese Plate for Spring Featuring American Made Cheeses
AS SPRING APPROACHES, REJUVENATE YOUR CHEESE PLATE WITH THESE BRIGHT PAIRINGS Photographed by Adam Detour | Styled by Kendra Smith As the ground thaws and nature awakens, we naturally gravitate toward food that feels equally light and bright. We start to shy away from slurping warm soups and baking butter-laden comfort dishes and instead reach […]
Cheeses That Say ‘I Love You’ For Valentine’s Day
Cheese is the ultimate way to say “I love you”—rich, indulgent, and endlessly satisfying. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening for two, surprising your favorite cheese lover, or treating yourself (because you deserve it), these selections are guaranteed to make the day a little more special. From heart-shaped wheels to classic Valentine’s Day flavor combos […]
