How Cheese Moves Across the US Canada Border
It takes time, money, and a tightly held quota to push cheese over the US-Canadian border Fromage du Verger Cheeses. Photographed by Autumn Wood. “You have to be a romantic to invest yourself, your money, and your time in cheese.” Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef and writer of unvarnished truths about American restaurant culture, penned that […]
Could a rare French blue cheese be the key to saving microbial biodiversity in cheese?
As technology evolves and the climate changes, could this French blue cheese provide invaluable insight into the world of genetic degradation? Photographed by Emily Monaco Bleu de Termignon’s rugged blue-gray rind is marred with patches of rusty red and snowy white, inherently evoking the flower-filled pastures of the Alpine Parc National de la Vanoise, where […]
Cheesy Spring Horoscopes for Pisces, Aries, and Taurus
Brought to you by Astrolocheese. Did you know the zodiac pairs perfectly with cheese? Spring signs: Read your cheesy horoscope below! PISCES Stellar Essence: Otherworldly, chimerical, intuitive Cosmic Pairings: Meredith Dairy Marinated Farmstead Sheep & Goat Cheese Origin: Australia Milk: Sheep and Goat Accompaniments: Pickled Caper Berries Salty Black Licorice Gin Martini with Preserved Lemon […]
The Future of Cheese is Female
Women entrepreneurs share perspectives on their culinary career journeys at Murray’s Cheese Shop. Sometimes, the recipe for rising to the top is a mix of following a gut feeling plus a dash of luck. On March 13, women entrepreneurs gathered for a sold-out panel discussion at Murray’s Cheese’s Bleecker Street shop in New York—the first […]
Who’s Going to the 2025 Cheese Olympics? Results from the Cheesemonger Invitational: Masters
Two cheesemongers will represent Team USA at Mondial du Fromage, also known as the Cheese Olympics. On Sunday, March 2, 2025, 15 cheese professionals competed in the Cheesemonger Invitational: Masters tournament. Cheesemongers Emilia D’Albero (2024 culture Hot Lister) of Philadelphia’s Formaticum, a cheese paper and knife company, and Courtney Johnson of Seattle’s mobile cheese shop […]
The Best Bites from the Winter Fancy Food Show
At this year’s Specialty Food Association Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, the culture team came, saw, and ate some of the best bites from around the country and world. The show, which previews new and exciting innovations and products in the—you guessed it—fancy food space, showcases this year’s flavor trends in addition to […]
Président Relaunches Rondelé With New Look, Larger Size and new Mango Habanero Flavor
Whipped, creamy cheese spread now contains 23 percent more to share per cup vs. 6.5 ounces at the same familiar price. New York, N.Y. (December 9, 2024) – Président has officially unveiled a new look and size format of its beloved Rondelé By Président line, a whipped creamy spreadable cheese. Moving from a 6.5 oz. […]
The Cheese Pairings Our Editors Are Loving Right Now
Building a standout cheese board is all about finding those unique additions that spark curiosity and delight. From a smoky, spreadable sausage to sweet-savory biscuits and even baked beans, this lineup takes your board beyond the expected. Here’s what we’re loving right now—and how to pair it for maximum impact. Underground Meats makes its Sobrasada […]
This Portuguese Cheese is 2024’s World Cheese Awards Champ
Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado from Portugal was named the best of the best, beating out Jasper Hill, Mifroma, and more. Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado from Quinto do Pomar has been voted World Champion Cheese, the best of the best, at the World Cheese Awards in Viseu, Portugal. Photo by Josie Krogh. The jury has spoken: […]
Arrest Made in Relation to Neal’s Yard Dairy Cheese Heist
The British cheese retailer experienced a loss of 950 cheese wheels, or almost $400,000 of inventory. It’s also asking those in and out of the cheese industry for help.
