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Say Cheese! Perfect Pairings with Verdejo and Tempranillo


Red, white, Spain — and blue too. That’s almost all you need to remember when it comes to pairing cheese with its perfect Spanish wine partners. The “almost” part is the fact the wines are not just any Spanish red and white wines. Instead, we’re talking Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero and Rueda’s premier white […]

The Ultimate Spanish Food and Cheese Pairing Guide


In Ribera del Duero, the native grape called Tempranillo has been evolving in this unique growing region for 1,000 years. Across the valley and over the river, Verdejo, the signature grape of Rueda, thrives as Spain’s number one white wine. Collectively, the two areas are known as Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. Understanding what makes the […]

Chef’s Dish: At Elderslie Farm, George and Katharine Elder Honor Kansas Culture


George and Katharine Elder make goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses, along with operating a restaurant, a cafe, a blackberry-picking operation, and a sawmill.

Table of Contents: Cheese+ 2021


In this issue, we uncovered the science behind perfect pairings, talked to raw milk enthusiast Carlos Yescas, whipped up warm weather recipes, and more.

In Queso You Missed It: January 10th


Here’s what you might have missed this week in cheese news! Our January 10th edition of IQYMI.

Drinks With Cheese: The Sweet Hereafters


A globe trot of post-prandial sips and cheeses

Farm Animal: Norwegian Dairy Goat


Known for its delicious milk, meat, and (of course) cheese, the Norwegian goat has been a favorite of European farmers for centuries.

In Queso You Missed It: November 1st


Whether we’re ready for it or not, the month for Thanksgiving preparation is here, which means National Apple Month is over.

Lively Run Dairy Bridges Gap Between Surplus Milk and Food Banks in Need


Three weeks ago a photo appeared at the top of social media feeds featuring cascades of milk spilling from the back of a truck, pooling in the grass, underneath the headline, “Help make cheese with surplus milk for Food Banks.” The attached GoFundMe link was quickly shared to hundreds throughout the Finger Lakes community, and […]

Personal Touch


Massage therapist. Tattoo artist. Hairdresser. These are a few of the professions that require physical human interaction, if not constant human touch. In recent months, we’ve seen previously contact-centric businesses pivot to meet the needs of their clients without putting themselves and others at risk of infection. In the most unfortunate cases, we’ve seen these […]