Cheese so Smart it Has a Degree
(with Links to Support Local Producers) It was a drizzly Friday afternoon in mid-March when Lynn Swanson received the call
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It was a grayish, early spring day in western Washington when I set out to spend my day off doing
Continue readingFantello Farmstead Creamery: A New Washington Cheesemaker to Know
One of my favorite cheese puns is a joke about Halloumi: “What does cheese say when it looks in the
Continue readingThe Non-Melting Cheese That Should Be a Staple in Your Kitchen
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
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
There was cheese everywhere. And by everywhere, I mean throughout the entire ground floor of the Seattle Design Center. Tables
Continue readingNotes from the 2016 Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival
This week, I’m stoked about a cheesy event I get to take part in outside of work that doesn’t involve