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Devine Cheese and Wine: A Café Full of Surprises

2 months ago | cheeseprofessor.com | Pamela Vachon

Despite being part of the greater San Francisco Bay area, San Jose, California, is much better known for its bytes than its bites. Recently transplanted back from New York, California native Liana Ryan saw a specific opportunity to bring some much-needed cheese to the San Jose area. “Cheese was a huge focus for me,” she says, following her life in New York, “and I wanted to bring that back here.
Cheese Lover’s Guide to Carmel Valley

Dec 3, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Amber Turpin

Cheese is having a moment in the Carmel region of Monterey County. Monterey County has long been a great destination for food, wine, and scenery. The Santa Lucia Highlands AVA put California pinot noir on the map for good reason, and the central coast is also known for having the ideal climate for agriculture—70% of the nation's artichokes and 30% of the state’s strawberries are grown in Monterey. And while not the epicenter of artisan cheesemaking, it is the birthplace of Monterey Jack.
How Sparkenhoe is Saving Red Leicester Cheese

Oct 10, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Penny Sadler

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 One of the British territorial cheeses, like Double Gloucester or Cheshire, it is named for the area where it was originally made.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 is only one farm in Leicester that still makes Red Leicester using a traditional recipe with raw milk.
Cheese Shops We Love: The Fine Cheese Co. Bath

Sep 26, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Penny Sadler

The Fine Cheese Co. opened in 1990 at number 29 Walcot. There are usually 120 cheeses on hand, and at least as many are being prepared in another location for export. The Fine Cheese Co. also offers affinage services to customers and cheesemakers. In addition to selling cheese, The Fine Cheese Co. produces delicious artisan crackers, the perfect accompaniment to the carefully curated cheeses sold there.
Meet Three Artisanal Somerset Cheddar Cheesemakers

May 30, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Penny Sadler

Westcombe Dairy’s history has followed a somewhat serpentine path. Cheddar production on the farm dates back to the 1890s, and ownership changed hands several times. One thing that didn’t change at Westcombe, even during the war years, was the production of Somerset cheddar. What did change was pasteurizing the milk, but every other step of the cheddar production remained.
What Are the Best Cheeses for Fondue?

May 23, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Michele Herrmann

Amy Thompson, the brand representative for Appenzeller in the U.S., agrees that Appenzeller is a great cheese for fondue because it melts so well. “It’s a semi-hard cheese that has more moisture than other hard cheeses, and when combined with the traditional fondue ingredients, makes the perfect texture," she explains.
5 Winning Cheese and Cocktail Pairings

Apr 30, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Amber Turpin

Kristen Kidney, Cheesemonger and Owner of Good Company Cheese Bar & Bistro, opened her shop on the downtown strip of Newberg, Oregon during the pandemic. It is not only a legit cheese shop with a carefully curated selection of cheese, but it also has a full menu as a sit-down bistro as well as a vibey bar in the back with a robust beverage program. If a bar within a cheese shop sounds unusual, it isn’t to Kidney who shares, “We’ve always had a bar here.
Cheese Shops We Love: Tasting House

Apr 25, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Amber Turpin

The Tasting House, located in the posh little downtown strip of Los Gatos, California, is way more than just a cheese shop. It is a restaurant, tasting room, wine shop, bar and we wholeheartedly believe they are worth including as a go-to spot for anyone who knows about and appreciates cheese. Founder and Owner, Denise Thornberry, translates her knowledge about cheese into curating a variety of boards for the wine-centric menu.
Meet the Cheesemonger: Katrina De Hoyos of Uncultured Chz

Apr 18, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Amber Turpin

That’s a hard question! We are at the beginning of BBQing season, my brother and my dad are always bbq-ing so halloumi cheese is our go to. We like to make a halloumi pesto tomato salad, it’s like a caprese, but instead of mozzarella we’ve been using halloumi. What’s your favorite thing about working in cheese? There’s a lot of perks to it. And while you are learning about the history and what you're selling, you're also supporting those smaller makers and farmers.
Top Chef Wisconsin Cheese Episode Recap

Apr 16, 2024 | cheeseprofessor.com | Lisa Futterman

Wisconsin Cheese hosted an epic watch party of the episode the night after the episode aired, which included a Q&A hosted by Chef Luke Zahm and an oversized buffet board loaded with the exact same cheeses highlighted on the show for the guests to sample. Many cheesemakers and dairy farmers from around the state were in attendance and drew whoops and cheers when their cheeses were mentioned on screen. Top Chef-testants Dan Jacobs and Michelle Wallace were also on hand for the festivities.