In Queso You Missed It: Nov. 6, 2022
A new cheese has been crowned the best in the world! Le Gruyère AOP surchoix, entered by Vorderfultigen and Gourmino, just took home the grand prize at the World Cheese Awards held in Newport, Wales. Over 4,000 cheeses from 42 countries entered the competition. Culture editor, Susan Axelrod, was one of the 250 judges responsible for culling the pack of […]
In Queso You Missed It: August 14, 2022
The Academy of Cheese is calling for cheesemongers to enter the 2022 Young Cheesemonger of the Year competition. The award will be hosted at the World Cheese Awards (WCA), organized by the Guild of Fine Food in Newport, Wales on Nov. 2, 2022. The competition is free to enter and open to any cheesemonger under the age of 30. Finalists will be invited to […]
In Queso You Missed It: July 31,2022
After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference—or what insiders call “Cheese Camp”—was a joyful reunion of the American cheese community in Portland, Oregon. The event consisted of industry panels and lectures, a Meet the Cheesemaker event where over 100 creameries sampled their cheeses, and the 2022 ACS Judging & Competition. Best of […]
Vegan Cheese is Here to Stay
Vegan cheese is back on the menu and bigger than ever. In 2021, the global vegan cheese market was valued at $2.43 billion, and Silicon Valley is pouring more money into alt milks every year.
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 […]
In Queso You Missed It: January 9, 2022
We love grilled cheese and Ina Garten, so when she creates a new recipe for our favorite sandwich, we sit up and pay attention. Ina uses basic white bread, sharp Vermont cheddar, and Stonewall Kitchen Mango Chutney—a combo that husband Jeffrey proclaims is “the best grilled cheese sandwich I’ve ever had.” In its Clued In […]
In Queso You Missed It: December 19, 2021
Baby goats in the Picos de Europa mountains from the Queseria Maín Facebook page. A video that Asturian cheesemakers from Queseria Maín posted on their Facebook page showing them digging through snow to reach their Cabrales cheeses aging in a high mountain cave has made its way around the internet. Asturias, where the World Cheese […]
5 New Cheesy Products To Try This Spring
Be on the lookout for these brand-new cheeses and accompaniments on your next in-person or virtual shopping trip.
