Tag: Washington

  • What in the Heck is Raclette?

    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 dish. Raclette is a type of cow’s milk cheese that, like Gruyère, is made in Switzerland and in France. In Switzerland, Raclette is the name given to a style of cheese, and each Swiss Raclette…

  • Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival

    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 sitting on my couch and eating cheese with the boyfriend. (Not that that isn’t my idea of a good time, because it really is — but this is way more exciting.) My colleagues Alicia and…

  • Ferndale Farmstead Cheeses

    Ferndale Farmstead Cheeses

    [metaslider id=12] On a recent continuing education trip for work, a group of cheesemongers visited Ferndale Farmstead which is located–go figure–in Ferndale, Washington. Up in Whatcom County, not too far from good ol’ Canada, lies one of Washington state’s cheesiest counties. In other words, Whatcom County is home to the greatest population of cheese producers…