Editor’s note: We’ve profiled Murray’s Cheese in 2021, but we felt it was time to revisit Murray’s and learn what one of the leading American cheese retailers is up to. We’re happy to share that they are creating even more terrific experiences for cheese lovers, both in their store, counters
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Where to Find the Best Cheese in Boston & Beyond
The Boston culinary scene is often overlooked when people think of foodie cities in the Northeast. Similarly, when thinking about cheese, Boston is not always on the map. However, locals know that not only is good cheese made in the state but there are also great cheese shops. Within
Raclette 101
Raclette is having a moment in the spotlight. Usually hiding in the shadow of the famous Swiss cheese dish fondue, more people are discovering the melty, hearty dish that has been enjoyed in Europe’s alpine regions for centuries. They are often surprised to learn that Raclette not only refers to
How a Milwaukee Zoo Became a Source of Milk for an Urban Cheesemaker
It isn’t every day that you find a dairy operating in the heart of a county zoo, especially when it has been the city of Milwaukee’s only working dairy farm since 1987. At the Family Farm dairy, inside Milwaukee County Zoo,
Why Viola Buitoni’s Italy by Ingredient is a Celebration of Iconic Italian Cheeses
“I have been cooking my whole life,” says Viola Buitoni. “I come from a food family—Italy by Ingredient is a story of a lifestyle.” Born in Rome and raised in the Umbrian countryside, on a fifteenth-century former convent surrounded by an olive grove and grazing
What is Pasta alla Ruota & Why is Everyone So Crazy About It?
Who knows how cheese trends starts? There was a time when fondue parties were all the rage, pizza ovens seemed to appear in every backyard and now wedge salads with blue cheese are back in style. Whatever the reason, the universe is colluding to make Italian pasta
How the Swiss Celebrate Cheese at La Fête de la Tête de Moine
For the first weekend of each May the small village of Bellelay, Switzerland, hosts an event filled with wine, food, and games. Central to all the festivities, and the reason for the celebration itself, is a cheese that has been made here for more than 800 years, Tête de Moine
4 Top Tips for Pairing Cheese with Wine from People who Make Both
Is there anything that goes better with a glass of wine than a wedge of cheese? While this is nearly a universal truth, not all pairings are going to work. There’s a skill to matching cheese with wine in a way where one doesn’t overpower the other and, instead, they
How Caroline Hostettler Became a Swiss Cheese Matchmaker with her Adopt-an-Alp Program
When Caroline Hostettler, a Swiss native, began her U.S.-based cheese importing business Quality Cheese in 1998, she didn’t necessarily have a cheese background, other than having grown up with the good stuff, plus a bit of journalism on the subject. Having relocated to Florida, however, she quickly recognized
Why You Should Thank Ancient French Volcanoes for Delectable Saint-Nectaire Cheese
In the Auvergne region of central France, 80 dormant volcanoes (which last erupted in 4000 BC) left behind a soil rich in phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, where verdant meadows are now home to an abundance of wildflowers and grasses, and the lucky