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Voicings: Sarah Munly


We caught 2020 Cheesemonger Invitational champ Sarah Munly on the eve of her new professional journey.

In Queso You Missed It: October 18th


Yesterday was International Raw Milk Appreciation Day, a day when folks around the world are encouraged to purchase, share, and learn about raw milk cheese.

Ruminations: Precious Objects


Why storing cheese is a lot like storing a painting

Borrowed Dime


There’s a general rule of thumb when shopping for cheese: Estimate that each of your guests will consume about a quarter pound of cheese in total, and buy accordingly (the arbiters of this rule have clearly never visited our office). This ensures that everyone gets at least a taste of each type of cheese, and […]

You Can Count on Mongers


The necessity of sustenance affords mongers a guaranteed income amid COVID-19-related shutdowns, even if that payoff comes with a price. 

Friends in Dire Places


Life as we know it has come to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the US dairy industry is taking one of the worst hits during this crisis. 

The Empire (State) Strikes Back: A roundup of New York cheesemakers


Although Vermont is usually recognized as the leader among northeastern artisan cheesemakers, the great state of New York is running a close second.

Stepladder Creamery Wins Generous Jennifer Bice Grant


This Central Californian goat’s milk creamery recently received the opportunity of a lifetime. As 2019 winners of the Jennifer Bice Artisan Dairy/Cheesemaker Grant, Stepladder Creamery was awarded $10,000, intended to support the growth of their small business. This is the third annual award granted by Jennifer Bice, Founder of Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery. Bice […]

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