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In Queso You Missed It: July 3, 2022


Like many of us, Cheese for the Culture columnist Agela Abdullah will be heading to Portland, Oregon, for the ACS Conference next month. “While I’m excited about the conference I have to admit that I’m nervous about being in Portland. Oregon has a long history of racial prejudices that start with the founding of the state, and continue today […]

Ask the Expert: Cheesemakers Under Fire


Here’s a look at how four Oregon cheesemakers dealt with the fires, with a few encouraging moments revealed even as the smoke concealed so much else.

Voicings: Sarah Munly


We caught 2020 Cheesemonger Invitational champ Sarah Munly on the eve of her new professional journey.

Cheese Plate: Dessert Before Dishonor


It’s 2020—have your cheese course first.

Ask the Monger: What’s the Difference Between Artisan and Farmstead Cheese?


Although there may be little difference in how these two categories of cheeses taste, they tell the consumer something as to how the cheese was made.

Virtual Counter Culture: Laura Chenel and Marin French Cheeses


Our third Virtual Counter Culture event transported participants to California’s Bay Area, home to Laura Chenel and Marin French Cheeses.

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.

Great 28 Pairings: Natural Wine


What began as a movement in 1980s France in response to the over-industrialization of wine has caught on with gusto stateside.

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