Twenty minutes outside of Madison, Wisconsin, lies Paoli: A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town rooted in the state’s long-standing dairy tradition. From 1888 to 1980, Paoli served as a hub for butter and Swiss cheese production, thanks to a factory perched on the banks…
The Cheesecake Cocktail from the Patterson House The name of this column is “Drinks with Cheese,†and we’re taking that moniker a little more literally this time around. As in: pairing curds with cocktails that are shaken or stirred with a…
In a shift to sheep’s milk products, the triple cream was cut from the creamery’s product lineup. It’s always sad to say goodbye to a beloved cheese. This time, it’s Nancy’s Hudson Valley Camembert by Old Chatham Creamery, as the New…
We are deeply saddened to share that Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese died unexpectedly on April 13, 2026. He was 74 years old. Rick was one of three brothers who owned and operated the family creamery in Nicasio, California, which…
The third Tuesday of every month, cheese-curious enthusiasts gather at San Diego’s AleSmith Brewing Company, where the room hums with chatter and there’s a toasty scent of malt in the air. Queso Diego, San Diego’s only social cheese club, has convened…
GLP‑1 use is rising fast, but USDA data shows strong 2024 demand for butter, cheese and ice cream. Can high‑fat dairy stay resilient?
Backed by 12 generations of dairy farming, the Lamb and Veazey families of Oakfield Artisanal blend deep roots with a forward-thinking vision to craft culturally inspired, premium cheeses. Photos provided by Oakfield Artisanal If you’re lucky, the cheese aisle at your…
Gordon Edgar is many things: the cheese buyer for San Francisco’s Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, one of the most prominent worker-owned grocery stores in the US; the author of several books, including one on cheddar cheese, aptly named Cheddar; and a longtime…
Spring has sprung, plus a crop of new cheese accompaniments to set out on your grazing table. So before you throw your next garden party (or host a gathering of one in the backyard), make sure you’ve shopped for these savory…
What exactly does “handkäse mit musik” mean? Handkäse mit musik is a traditional Hessian dish. Photo by silberkorn73/AdobeStock. Crusty bread, sticky fig jam, golden drizzles of honey—all are popular cheese accompaniments. But how about cheese with a side of music? Handkäse…