Cheese so Smart it Has a Degree
In a recent post, I briefly explained the difference between artisanal and industrial cheeses. But among artisanal cheeses, there are
Continue readingLost Peacock Creamery: From #ThatFarmLife to Fabulous Farmstead Cheese
Cheese and chocolate pairings don’t always work. But when they do, the combination can be magical. I will admit that
Continue readingHow to Pair Cheese & Chocolate for Valentine’s Day (or Any Day)
Last month, on January 13 and 14, I competed in the olympics of cheesemongering. If you follow me on Instagram
Continue readingWhat It’s Like Competing in the Cheesemonger Olympics
We have made it to the end of my “8 Weeks of Celebration Cheeses” series—and subsequently to the end of
[Originally published on December 18, 2016; revised December 12, 2017.] In honor of the holiday season that surrounds us, I
One of the qualifying factors for a cheese to be considered a “celebration cheese” is its availability. I’ve talked about
It’s hard to believe that we’re now over halfway through the holiday season. Time flies when you’re having fun! This
I would say that 40 percent of my cheese sales go to people who are looking to build a cheese
People who get excited about scraping sheets of melted Raclette cheese over boiled potatoes, cornichons, pickled onions, and prosciutto are
This past weekend, one of the largest chocolate conventions in the world took place in a cruise-ship terminal on the
Continue readingPairing Chocolate and Cheese at the 2018 Northwest Chocolate Festival
If I could only smell one scent for the rest of my life, it would probably be the scent of
I grew up consuming Parmesan that came out of a green shaker. It was grated, it was white, and it
Continue readingParmesan vs. Parmigiano: What’s the Difference?
September is that time when the summer heat begins to dissipate, when people become suddenly excited about impending autumn and
Continue readingNotes From the 2017 Washington Artisan Cheesemakers’ Festival