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Is shredded cheese safe to eat?


Why pre-shredded cheese has sawdust in it (sort of) Let’s set the scene: You shoot a text to the group chat. Taco Night? An irresistible proposition. Before anyone responds, you are already driving to the grocery store to buy tortillas, ground meat, and…shredded cheese. You know it’s probably not the highest quality cheese. But, it’s […]

cheese board pairings like crackers and honey

Spring Accompaniments That’ll Delight Any Board


To help you prepare for those sunny days, we’ve rounded up vibrant and exciting goodies that’ll complement any cheese board.

turning the wheel

The Divergent Paths of Three Cheesemakers


Three artisans follow wildly divergent paths to chase the ever-romantic (and not so easy) path of becoming a cheesemaker.

Sweet Grass Dairy Launches Two New Cheeses and Rereleases Georgia Gouda


Sweet Grass Dairy, based in Thomasville, Georgia, has unveiled two new cheeses and a rerelease of Georgia Gouda in a strategic move to expand their market presence. These additions signify the company’s dedication to meeting the evolving tastes of consumers across both retail and food service sectors, underscoring their commitment to quality, flavor, and customer […]

How To Make Salad the Star of Your Next Meal


PHOTOGRAPHED BY KRISTIN TEIG Salad is all too often an afterthought at the dinner table. It’s the sidekick to that roast chicken or those takeout pizzas. Why not let it take center stage? As the weather cools and we find ourselves tucking into richer, heavier fare, turning to salad is a surprising move that I […]

Reflecting on the Spanish Cheese Scene With Rubén Valbuena


Rubén Valbuena has been disrupting the Spanish cheese industry from just about every angle—ideation, production, sales, service, exports—since the mid-aughts.

10 Cheesy Thanksgiving Side Dishes That’ll Steal the Show


We’ve rounded up cheesy Thanksgiving side dishes from mac and cheese to jalapeño cheddar rolls guaranteed to steal the show for your next spread.

8 Pumpkin-Themed Cheeses to Serve this Halloween


We scoured the internet to come up with a list of eight pumpkin-themed cheeses that are perfect for your Halloween cheeseboard or fall recipes.

New Record for World’s Most Expensive Cheese


a wheel of Cabrales blue cheese from northern Spain earned the title of the world’s most expensive cheese after a 2.2 kg wheel was sold at auction for €30,000.

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