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6 Goat Dairies You Can Visit


We’ve rounded up a list of seven captivating goat dairies that promise not only a delicious culinary experience but also an opportunity to connect with nature, learn about sustainable farming, and maybe even make a few furry friends.

9 Farmstead Creameries Where You Can Spend the Night


This past week we had the opportunity to tour Tomales Farmstead Creamery as a part of the California Artisan Cheese Festival. We got to cuddle with baby goats, watch a milking, and taste plenty of cheese. We also had the opportunity to peek inside their gorgeous modern farmhouse, which is available to rent on Airbnb […]

Pasta with Delicata Squash, Brown Butter, and TomaProvence


This savory pasta dish features Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. TomaProvence and gets a touch of sweetness from delicata squash. In 1959 Bob and Dean Giacomini established their successful dairy farm along Highway 1, just north of Point Reyes Station.  In 2000, together with their daughters, the family began making cheese on the farm with […]

Shop Talk: Winter 2022


For this edition of Shop Talk, we asked owners and mongers from shops in Florida, New York, and California to answer the following: 1. How did you get your start working in cheese?2. What is your favorite cheese memory/funny story? 3. What cheese-focused trip or experience is on your bucket list? “Annie” Thorton and Kyle […]

Cheese +: Tropical Fruits


Take cheese pairing to another level with these exotic fruits.

Chef’s Dish: Marcus Samuelsson’s Ayib + Sweet Potato Ravioli


In “The Rise,” Marcus Samuelsson explores the trajectory of Black cooking in America.

For Cheeseboards and Beyond: Laura Chenel’s flavored goat cheese logs offer a host of pairing possibilities


Earlier this year, Laura Chenel launched a new line of goat cheese logs in 8 distinctive flavors. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use and pair them.

Enjoy With Abandon: 2020’s Best Cheeses For Snacking


We’ve selected winning cheeses from past years to cover categories that we hope bring comfort, relatability, and joy during this unprecedented time.

America’s Original Chef’s Goat Cheese


The signature taste of Laura Chenel cheeses is exceptionally versatile, making them the first choice for restaurant chefs and home cooks alike.

Pony Up to Mt Tam


We recommend serving Mt Tam with candied ginger, which brings out its sweeter notes and acts as a pleasingly spicy foil to the cheese’s sultry paste.

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