Have These Hot New Snacks With Cheese
We’re turning up the heat on summer snacking. At culture, we love changing our cheese boards in accordance with the season. For summer, that means snacks and beverages inspired by Euro trips, hanging shoreside, and fragrant garden herbs. Read on to get inspired, whether you’re hosting company or indulging in a happy hour for one. Daily […]
This Is the Best Cheese in America
Jasper Hill earns a top spot again. It’s official: Jasper Hill makes the best cheese in America. The Vermont farmstead creamery won First Place Best of Show at the American Cheese Society Judging & Competition with Winnimere, a cheese that also took First Place Best of Show at the competition in 2013. Results were announced […]
Cheesemonger Hanna Lee Wins the 2026 Cheesemonger Invitational
The 2025 Young Cheesemonger of the Year also took First at the national competition in New York. After numerous challenges spanning blind taste tests, oral presentations, and timed cheese cuttings, cheesemonger Hanna Lee won this year’s Cheesemonger Invitational at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Lee emerged as the frontrunner from a group of six finalists, representing […]
Get Ready for Cheese Week in Louisville, Kentucky
Try cheese-restaurant collabs and visit nearby creameries during the American Cheese Society Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Cheese lovers of the South, rejoice: During the American Cheese Society’s annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 8 through 10, American artisan cheese companies are teaming up with local restaurants for delicious partnerships you won’t want to […]
Summer Cheese Events Around the Country & World
From June through October, cheese professionals and enthusiasts alike have plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and taste. Here’s a chronological roundup of upcoming cheese events happening around the country.
Fromager d’Affinois Launches “New and Improved” Peppercorn Cheese
French cheesemaker Fromagerie Guilloteau is bringing a little spice to the cheese counter with the launch of a new and improved recipe for its latest flavored cheese: Fromager d’Affinois Peppercorn Blend.
Remembering Nicasio Valley Cheese’s Rick Lafranchi
We are deeply saddened to share that Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese died unexpectedly on April 13, 2026. He was 74 years old. Rick was one of three brothers who owned and operated the family creamery in Nicasio, California, which is more than a century old. He is survived by his brothers, Randy and Scott, sisters Jan, Diane, and Kimberly, as well as his wife, Debby, plus his children and grandchildren.
Old Chatham Creamery Discontinues Nancy’s Camembert
In a shift to sheep’s milk products, the triple cream was cut from the creamery’s product lineup. It’s always sad to say goodbye to a beloved cheese. This time, it’s Nancy’s Hudson Valley Camembert by Old Chatham Creamery, as the New York-based cheesemaker focuses on its lineup of sheep’s milk products, says Saxelby Cheesemongers. The […]
Snack Your Way Through Spring With These New Cheese Accompaniments
Spring has sprung, plus a crop of new cheese accompaniments to set out on your grazing table. So before you throw your next garden party (or host a gathering of one in the backyard), make sure you’ve shopped for these savory and sweet accoutrements first—all can be found at your local grocery store, niche snack store, or cheese shop.
Another E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Farm
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese, and regulators say the company has declined to voluntarily recall the product despite the investigation. The situation also comes against the backdrop of a long history of recalls and outbreaks tied to the California dairy’s […]
