What’s In A Cheese Name? Understanding the Battle for Gruyère
A deep dive into the ongoing battle over the ‘Gruyère’ name in the American cheese market, as Swiss and French producers fight for their proprietary rights and consumer recognition.
Regions to Watch: Austria
If you love cheese, you know the Alps—the 750-mile-long stretch of peaks crosses dairy lodestars like France, Italy, and Switzerland, and it pretty much goes without saying that your local cheese shop carries Alpine greats Comté, fontina, and Gruyère. But until recently, turophiles have been sleeping on the range’s vast eastern half—namely, Austria. Known more […]
Cheese Styles: Traditional Swiss
In Switzerland, traditional cheesemaking serves many functions. Without the low-intensity, seasonal cow grazing that helps to regenerate and maintain them, these grasslands—hotspots of biodiversity— would begin to disappear.
In Season: Well-Bred Brassicas
Geneticists cross these veggies with creamy, nutty cheeses on the plate.
Art and Craft: The making of artisan cheese in America
Made mostly by hand, artisan cheese is a labor of love, skill, and time.
Get Floral with Génépi Raclette Artisanal and an Alpine Apéritif
In keeping with Alpine tradition, we think Génépi Raclette Artisanal is best served with a white wine-based apéritif.
Chef’s Dish: I’d Rather Be (Yoo)Eating
Korean-American comfort food is on the menu for chef Irene Yoo, and she isn’t skimping on the cheese.
Best Regions: South Africa
Discover the turophile dream that has taken over South Africa through this past generation.
In Queso You Missed It: December 15
You might’ve missed National Ice Cream Day on December 13th—with this frigid weather, we don’t blame you. If you’re still in the mood for some ice cream (or just want to bookmark it for spring), check out our homemade Roquefort Honey Ice Cream recipe, which we think is the perfect combination of sweet and cheesy. […]
