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As the sun sets on #AmericanCheeseMonth, we`re highlighting three cheese shops that only carry American cheese! 
On the West Coast, @ladyandlarder brings sunny Santa Monica flair to its domestic offerings. @olliescheeseshop celebrates 100-percent small-batch makers in its Oakland case and spreads.
On the East Coast, @saxelbycheese holds down the fort in New York`s famous @chelseamarketny.
Are there more American-only cheese shops out there? Let us know & drop a comment below!
She sizzles, she smolders, she’s Bread Cheese®
Carr Valley Cheese (@carrvalley) has been making artisan cheese in Wisconsin for over a century, and their Bread Cheese® is a cult favorite for good reason. Inspired by Juustoleipä, this toasty, buttery cheese is made to be heated—grilled, pan-fried, or straight-up sizzled to golden perfection
Greece is calling and it wants you to eat ALL the cheese. 
Read about @janetfletchernv`s culinary tour of Crete, Naxos, and Sifnos—three Greek islands boasting some of the country`s best cheese dishes—at the link in bio.
: Douglas Fletcher
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 it’s made.
Just five dairy farmers spend their summers in this remote national park—France’s first—transforming the milk from their Tarentaise and Abondance cattle into one of the world’s only natural blue cheeses.
Unlike Gorgonzola, Stilton, or Roquefort, crumbly Bleu de Termignon is never inoculated with Penicillium roqueforti. Instead, it develops its subtle blue veins from spores naturally present in the centuries-old chalets perched high in the mountains, where neither car nor cell service can reach.
Want to keep reading? Tap the link in bio for your dose of this rare French blue cheese and microbial biodiversity.
& 
: @emily_in_france
Is it even Memorial Day weekend if you`re not making @itsjennybravo`s Camembert smash burgers with caramelized onion and bacon jam?
Impress everyone at your barbecue—get this recipe at the link in bio. 
What comes to mind when you think of cream cheese? Its tang? Silkiness? Versatility?
From a cookout-worthy dip to oh-so-rich blintzes, discover creative recipes using this spreadable staple at our link in bio. 
: @champlainvalleycreamery & : Brandon Blumenfeld (@collateral_cabbage)
Only the French could come up with a sandwich as simple, yet decadent as the jambon beurre, which literally translates into "ham butter." 
Feast your eyes on some of the best jambon beurres stateside at the link in bio, but don`t blame us if you get hungry! 
: @cookcookclaire & 
: @verveinecafe, @babascharleston, @arsicaultbakery, @villagebake, @maisonmatho
Gemini season`s here, and @astrolocheese says it`s all about pairing spicy takes and toasty flavors!
Two “sibling” cheeses with intriguing backstories that are sure to satiate Gemini’s craving for conversation are the French cow’s milk classics: Comté and Morbier.
Serve with a lively glass of riesling and nutty noshes. With rich mouthfeels, fairytale setting origins, and separated-at-birth methods of production, Comté and Morbier have plenty of lore to keep the chatter flowing!
P.S. This cheese horoscope is a preview of pairings to come in our new Hot List issue. 
France’s central Auvergne is known for its rich volcanic soil, the ideal terroir for producing peppery Puy lentils, deeply flavored lamb, and, of course, dairy.
Tap the link in bio for 10 Auvergnat cheeses you need to try.
& : @emily_in_france
Don`t mind us, we`re just daydreaming about some of our all-American cheese plates and centerfolds during American Cheese Month. 
@american_cheese_society
: "Should I go to Counter Culture?"
: "Signs point to yes."
Consider this your sign! We had a blast with our friends at Counter Culture Tampa, eating copious amounts of cheese and cheersing beers at @latestartbrewing.
Tomorrow`s Counter Culture San Diego—and it`s our last Counter Culture of the season until September. Lucky for you, there are a few tickets left!
Don`t miss out on all the fun! Tap the link in bio to join us at the @cheese_and_libation_expo. 
A special thanks to our Tampa partners:
@gruyere_aop @comte_usa @prosciuttodiparma_it @sweetgrassdairy @schallerweber @finecheeseusa @isignyamerica @maker_to_monger
Leslie Cooperband (@lrcoop60), co-founder of @prairiefruitsfarm, has stepped back into the daily routine of making cheese after selling her business in 2024. Within that routine, she`s found rhythm, a sense of accomplishment, and poetry.
Link in bio to learn about what it really takes to create seasonal farmstead chèvre. 
How cheese saved @adamjaymoskowitz`s life
"At 30, I had successfully burned down a career on the internet and thought a rap career was a good idea. At 32, I was lost, rudderless, and broke," Moskowitz, a third-generation cheese importer and founder of @thecheesemongerinvitational, writes in an essay penned exclusively for culture.
"Then, I landed a job as a cheesemonger, and for the first time in a decade, I found passion and purpose."
Read Adam`s full story at the link in bio.
Trigger warning: This article discusses sensitive topics such as drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, and violence. These issues may be distressing for some readers.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available. Call @samhsagov’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or text your 5-digit zip code to 435748.
In the latest edition of Wheys Less Traveled, writer @alicelevitteats meets with an artisan cheesemaker crafting farmstead goat cheeses in the mountains of Morocco.
Swipe to reveal one cheesy North African spread and tap the link in bio for the full story. 
: @alicelevitteats
Cheese may not be the first ingredient you think of when it comes to Japanese cuisine. However, at @katarobata, cheese seamlessly marries Japanese ingredients and the comforting flavors of Houston.
Led by four-time @beardfoundation Award–nominee chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi (@chefhorikata), Kata Robata has been serving traditional and modern Japanese cuisine for 15 years.
Kata Robata is more casual than Horiuchi’s upscale restaurant, @katamihouston; the menu is packed with unique dishes made from high-quality ingredients that are both shipped from Japan and locally sourced, including the cheeses used in their decadent miso lobster mac and cheese.
Link in bio for the recipe—just in time to impress Mom on Mother`s Day.
: @dinnerwithalexandria of mac and cheese: @juliesoefer
Red, white, and blue-ribbon 
this May we’re celebrating American cheesemakers with three award-winning cheeses.
American Cheese Month was launched in 2011 by the @american_cheese_society to shine a light on the people, milk, and passion behind this country’s thriving artisan cheese scene
Each year, ACS hosts the largest cheese competition in North America, drawing entries from across the continent. Sometimes called `the Oscars of cheese,` the competition celebrates the hard work and dedication American #cheesemakers.
Check out this board featuring some of 2024`s blue ribbon cheeses:
Dirt Lover from @greendirtfarm – Sheep’s milk, ash-rubbed, and pillowy-soft
TomaTruffle from @pointreyescheese – A creamy cow’s milk cheese laced with Umbrian truffle
Reading from @springbrookfarmcheese – Funky raclette made with raw milk
Follow @american_cheese_society for all things American cheese
How`s this for a midnight snack? Check out our floral cheese plate with a @Barbie-inspired color palette from the Spring 2024 issue. Link in bio! 
: @malscy: @ninagallant_
: @madstrap
You know the drill: Sign up for your 
️ favorite ️ cheese magazine at the link in bio!
If you subscribe by 5/9, you`ll get our annual Hot List issue and all it has to offer:
A smoked scamorza centerfold, c/o @distefanocheese
A summer brews & cheese pairing guide
A list of 20 trailblazing cheese pros
& more delivered right to your mailbox!
In the words of @ParisHilton ... that`s hot. 
@Edymassih wears many hats—Lebanese-American chef, caterer, owner of @edysgrocer, and cookbook author of Keep it Zesty. But, he’s most well-known for his signature Brown Paper Board. These vibrant mezze spreads feature his chili crisp labneh, falafel bites, halloumi, and more and speak for his zesty personality and identity
Through his work and platform, Edy advocates for the Lebanese community and LGBTQIA+ folks. He regularly collaborates with activist organizations and hosts fundraisers for causes he believes in.
Learn more about Edy and his Brown Paper Boards at the link in bio. 
: @cookcookclaire
Let`s face it: Mom`s probably tired of getting flowers for Mother`s Day. So why not give her the gift of cheese instead?
Shop our cheese-themed Mother`s Day gift guide at the link in bio, including this special @chevoolife Mother`s Day gift box featuring @effieshomemade oatcakes. 