Thanksgiving Leftovers: Will They Raclette?
We are now four days removed from the American Thanksgiving holiday. (Yes, Canadians are also Americans, but their Thanksgiving was
We are now four days removed from the American Thanksgiving holiday. (Yes, Canadians are also Americans, but their Thanksgiving was
One of the biggest questions swirling around the internet’s cheese circles this week is, “What are you putting on your
Continue readingWhat are You Putting on Your Thanksgiving Cheese Plate?
This is a story about some of Washington state’s finest cheeses and the fairytale-perfect land where they are made. If
Continue readingFinding the ‘Taste of Place’ in Cascadia Creamery’s Cheese
When Culture Magazine asked for photos of the best cheeses we have eaten this year (#BestCheese17 photo contest), my mind
One of the most common questions cheesemongers get from customers is a varietal of “what fruit goes with this cheese”
Whether you are heading out for an early evening of trick-or-treating with some tiny humans or staying in to hand
Continue readingTrick-or-Treat! Don’t Forget the Cheese (Platter)
It seems to be cheesecake week here in Seattle. Not only did I have a hankering to bake one on
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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Honeycomb is delicious, luscious, and expensive. So you know when you are about to eat it that you want the
Not too long ago, one of my dear readers submitted a question to the blog (something anyone can do, by
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
Earlier this week, I wrote about the wonders of Feta, its history, and the many cultures that enjoy the beautiful
Not only do my co-mongers like to say that Sunday is the best day of the week—because it’s Sunday Pun-day,
There are a lot of cheeses we can’t get in the US, thanks to the FDA’s strict rules on importing
Continue readingThe French Like Reblochon, But the FDA Prefers Préféré
Make no mistake: when I’m talking about “pepper pairings,” I mean hot peppers, chile peppers, spicy peppers! Whatever format they
Continue readingThree Reasons Why Pepper Pairings are the Hottest