Alp Blossom Smells Like Heaven
If I could only smell one scent for the rest of my life, it would probably be the scent of
Tag: artisan cheese
Celilo is Here!
This weekend, an older couple came into the shop looking for Death & Taxes. While I knew exactly what cheese
What Happens at Cheese Camp Doesn’t Stay at Cheese Camp
Yeah, I went there—with the bad “what happens at _______ stays at ________” reference in the title AND to cheese
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Everything You Didn’t Realize You Needed to Know About Irish Cheeses
Somebody (my mom) asked me last week if I was going to write any posts about Irish cheeses leading up
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A Cheese I Cantal Love Enough
It’s not enough for the French to have 6,000 types of native cheeses. They have to compete with the English
What in the Heck is Raclette?
Raclette is the new big foodie thing. You heard it here first, okay? Raclette is both a cheese and a
Parmigiano Reggiano versus Grana Padano (with videos!)
Parmigiano Reggiano is the king of cheeses. The real namesake of what Americans call “parmesan,” it is among the most
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Happy Thanksgiving 2016!
What cheese are you thankful for? I’m thankful for all the lovely washed rind cheeses we sold on Tuesday and
Tips to Make Your Thanksgiving Cheese Plate
Thanksgiving. In the general American consciousness, it is a holiday for feasting, celebrating one’s family (or close network of friends
The Care and Keeping of Cheeses
If there’s a question that almost nobody asks our cheesemongers, it’s this one: “how do I take care of this
Gruyère and Comté: Two of a Kind
Gruyère: a lot of people know what it is. Many more come into the store looking for it because a
Emmental: Now that’s a Big Cheese!
Yesterday I shared a picture I took of my friend Chelsea with a cheese that weighs more than she does.
Notes from the 2016 Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival
There was cheese everywhere. And by everywhere, I mean throughout the entire ground floor of the Seattle Design Center. Tables
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