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In Queso You Missed It: June 14th


A lot has been going on around us in the past couple of weeks, and we at culture refuse to stay silent. We stand in solidarity with all those who are bravely fighting for justice and equality; Everyone has a responsibility to acknowledge and act in response to the senseless violence perpetrated against BIPOC—today and […]

In Queso You Missed It: May 31st


American Cheese Month is coming to a close today, but that doesn’t mean we should stop supporting the domestic cheese shops and creameries we love! Our roundup of cheese businesses offering COVID-friendly purchasing options is still live, as is our roundup of other artisan foodmakers shipping nationwide. Now is the time to feed your cravings […]

In Queso You Missed It: May 17th


We’re in the middle of American Cheese Month, which comes at an especially important time as domestic makers struggle to stay afloat during this crisis. If you’re looking to do your part to help, check out our roundup of cheese shops and makers providing COVID-friendly purchasing options. Then browse our new accompaniment roundup that lists […]

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 […]

In Queso You Missed It: May 3rd


Here’s what you might have missed this week in cheese news! Our May 3rd edition of In Queso You Missed It.

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. 

Nowhere To Go


Schools, office cafeterias, and many restaurants have shuttered in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19. There’s almost nowhere for new milk to go. 

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