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Dairy farmers, cheesemakers and cheesemongers are the heroes of the cheese world. Without them, we’d be lost. When it comes to buying cheese, it’s always wise to consult with your local cheesemonger at your favorite cheese shop or cheese counter who will make the best personalized recommendations. But if you

Not every sign comes with intuitive comparisons to cheese. There are signs whose animal glyphs are the top 3 for cheese production, (bless you, Capricorn, Aries, Taurus,) there are signs whose personalities can be unapologetically cheesy, (Pisces, Cancer—you know you love it,) and then there’s…Aquarius. Ascribing cheese gifts for this

Editor’s note: Today we welcome award-winning cheesemonger Julia Gross who shares how she puts together cheese boards. Her steps provide the framework for creating your own plate or board.

If your various social media feed look anything like mine, you are probably

Regenerative agriculture is a system that restores soil and ecosystem health to improve land, water, and help reverse climate change. Dairy farmers Stacy and Virginia Thomas did not even know they had applied regenerative agricultural practices at their Clover Mountain Dairy in Chewelah, Washington until someone pointed it out to

The region of Monte Baldo, named for the highest peak on the east side of Lake Garda, is one of Italy’s most popular destinations for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic lake views. In addition to tourism, Monte Baldo produces Bardolino wines from the nearby foothills as well as alpine cheeses.

Cheese grading, as opposed to cheese grating, is a very specific process used to evaluate cheese. To learn more about it, we spoke with Kate Neumeier Clarke, who is the president and CEO of Wisconsin Aging & Grading (WAG), and a third generation, licensed cheese grader.

Evaluating cheese is the

When it comes to stretchiness, cheese stands alone. Virtually no other food replicates the ooey-gooeyness of a mozzarella or a triple cream. 

But even among cheeses, the ability to melt and flow isn’t universal. There are “two large forces at

Leicesterchire Cheese. Leicester cheese. Red Leicester. All of these names refer to the eye-catching orange/red colored cheese we know today as Red Leicester. One of the British territorial cheeses, like Double Gloucester or Cheshire, it is named for the area where it was originally made. Today there

The world of cheese is populated by diverse characters who blend their personalities with their cheese expertise, bringing their unique insights and passions to the table. We have Cheese Explorers, Poets, Masons, Maids, Geeks, Spelunkers, and of course, dozens of mongers. In our

Minneapolis is known for its cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy burgers and deep-fried cheese curds, but Minnesota’s largest city also has plenty to offer when it comes to artisan and locally-made cheeses. From cheese shops to restaurants to an