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6 Goat Dairies You Can Visit


We’ve rounded up a list of seven captivating goat dairies that promise not only a delicious culinary experience but also an opportunity to connect with nature, learn about sustainable farming, and maybe even make a few furry friends.

French Alpine Fare Meets a Love for Maine Cheese at Alice and Lulu’s


Photography by Nicole Wolf Chef Lex Godin can pinpoint when they fell in love with Maine cheese. It was 2017, and they were working as the executive chef at 45 North, a ski resort restaurant in western Maine, which served Kennebec Cheesery’s Sugarloaf, an aged, Alpine-style goat’s milk cheese. Due to a delivery hiccup, Lex […]

Shop Talk: Our Staff’s Go-To Cheese Counters


From the East Coast to the deep south, check out which local cheese shops keep our staff members constantly coming back for more.

In Queso You Missed It: February 21st


Here’s what you might have missed this week in cheese news! Our February 21st edition of IQYMI includes cheese releases, industry headlines, and more.

No Place Like Home for Maine Cheesemaker


Amy Rowbottom, founder of Crooked Face Creamery, is among a cohort of women business owners who find ways to collaborate and support each other in Maine.

In Season: Gooseberries


Gooseberries are the perfect foil for decadent dairy.

Seaside Picnics Wherever You Are


Cheese is an unsung hero of warm weather dining, especially paired with the catch of the day.

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 […]

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