Behold, the Black Pearl!
When Culture Magazine asked for photos of the best cheeses we have eaten this year (#BestCheese17 photo contest), my mind
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The Truth About Pairing Cheese and Fruit
One of the most common questions cheesemongers get from customers is a varietal of “what fruit goes with this cheese”
In the Buff—That Other Type of Cheese Milk
We’ve got cow, goat, and sheep on our radars when it comes to cheese. But what about that other ruminant
Trick-or-Treat! Don’t Forget the Cheese (Platter)
Whether you are heading out for an early evening of trick-or-treating with some tiny humans or staying in to hand
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Three Reasons to Treat Yo-self to a Cheesemaking Class
About a year and a half ago, we hired a new baby cheesemonger named Janna at the shop I worked
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Why You Need to Try Tête de Moine, the Tiniest Mountain Cheese
You know it is autumn when your cheese shop bulks up on Alpine-style cheeses. The summer’s proliferation of fresh cheeses
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German Cheesecake: Revisited
It seems to be cheesecake week here in Seattle. Not only did I have a hankering to bake one on
Sunday Pun-Day: Conversational Skills Starter Pack
It’s been a while since we’ve had a good Sunday Pun-Day on this blog. Since the last time, I’ve gotten
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Hey Honey, Comb try these Cheese Pairings!
Honeycomb is delicious, luscious, and expensive. So you know when you are about to eat it that you want the
A Tale of Cheese as Old as Time
Not too long ago, one of my dear readers submitted a question to the blog (something anyone can do, by
Notes From the 2017 Washington Artisan Cheesemakers’ Festival
September is that time when the summer heat begins to dissipate, when people become suddenly excited about impending autumn and
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Five Feta Ways to Savor Summer’s Last Days
Earlier this week, I wrote about the wonders of Feta, its history, and the many cultures that enjoy the beautiful
Feta Makes Everything Better
There’s a common saying in our household: “Feta makes it betta!” And let’s face it, it’s absolutely true. A salad
Pasta Filata Cheeses: Not Just for Pizza or Pasta
Pasta Filata: it’s kind of fun to say. And wouldn’t you know, this family of cheeses is also fun to
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The Best Cheeses for Communing with Nature
It comes as maybe no surprise that a question frequently asked of Northwest cheesemongers is, “I’m going backpacking; what would