Cheesemongers Compete to Represent the US at International Competition
Sam Rollins (above) will be headed to France as part of Team USA at the 2023 Mondial du Fromage. When it comes to cheese, the US has proven itself to be a powerhouse. We produce the most cheese of any country in the world (after the EU), have held the title of “Best Cheese in […]
The Winding Road to Gold at Mondial Du Fromage
World’s Best Cheesemonger Virginie Dubois-Dhorne traded academia for affinage Photographed by Hans Westbeek Dedicating her life to curds was the last thing Virginie Dubois-Dhorne had in mind when her husband asked her to help out at his cheese shop. In fact, when she married Jean-François—a political science graduate turned cheesemonger and affineur—she was in the […]
Ruminations: Gender Bias Blues
We are women, we are cheesemongers, and we are unwavering in our demand to be treated with respect and dignity.