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The Ultimate Spanish Food and Cheese Pairing Guide


In Ribera del Duero, the native grape called Tempranillo has been evolving in this unique growing region for 1,000 years. Across the valley and over the river, Verdejo, the signature grape of Rueda, thrives as Spain’s number one white wine. Collectively, the two areas are known as Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. Understanding what makes the […]

What Exactly is a “Sharp” Cheese?


People often talk about how “sharp” a cheese is. What is sharpness, exactly?   “Sharp” is a colloquialism. Typically we don’t use it when judging or grading cheese, and it has no legal definition. You’ll hear it most often in the context of cheddar, where it’s sometimes synonymous with “aged.” For example, young cheddars are called […]

In Queso You Missed It February 25th


You’re almost there, cheese friends! Just a few more days until you can say you survived February. Until then, warm up a cuppa and tuck into these nuggets of news. Here’s what you might have missed this week in the world of cheese: The truth has been revealed about where Cheddar gets its color. Orange […]

Bonnie’s Jams and Chocolate Cheese


Westfield Farm’s chocolate chèvre is the perfect pairing for the fruity flavors of Bonnie’s Jams. Read on to learn how to pair the two!

Beer and Cheese for Father’s Day


What Dad doesn’t want beer and cheese for Father’s Day? Check out our curd and suds suggestions that have all been expert-tested and approved

A stack of different kinds of gluten-free crackers.

A No-Wheat Treat


Going gluten-free liberates the category of crackers

Wurst-Case Scenarios


Mixing cheese with meats taps into tradition and innovation

A hunk of American country ham bursts forth from some butcher paper

A Fine Swine


Like great cheese, the best American country hams happen with time and technique

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