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Martini with Feta Olives


Named for the Greek god of cheesemaking and olive growing, the Aristaeus cocktail shakes umami feta brine with vodka and olive oil for depth of flavor.

Pairing Cheese and Classic Cocktails


The British are known for their gins, Ireland has their whiskeys, the West Indies their rums.Every Alpine country has a bitter digestif, and we’ve got the trinity of France, Spain, and Italy to thank for vermouth. Melting pot that we are, the US made a name for ourselves bringing it all together. Around the turn […]

Four Cheese Books to Read this Winter


1 The Modern Cheeseboard: Pair Your Way to the Perfect Grazing Platter In her newest book, London cheese shop owner Morgan McGlynn shares how to cut, style, and pair cheese to create memorable cheese and charcuterie arrangements for any occasion. The Modern Cheeseboard (White Lion Publishing, August 30, 2022) includes 40 arrangements and all the […]

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Drinks with Cheese: Reconsidering Tiki


As American consumers have grown more and more aware of where the things they enjoy come from, the truth behind tiki has been getting more attention.

Cheers to the New Year with Cheese


Whether you’ll be reaching for booze or mocktails this NYE, we’ve got you covered with drink pairings that’ll carry you through to midnight and beyond.

New on the Market for Winter 2020


We’ve rounded up six new products to look out for on your next shopping trip.

DIY: Pucker Up


Tart-sweet shrubs offer the taste of summer all year long.

Great 28 Pairings: Bitters


The roots, barks, spices, herbs, flowers, botanicals, and fruit peels that were once used as medicine have found a new home, shaken or stirred.

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