An Olympics Guide to Cheese in Vancouver, BC
Seems like everyone is weighing in on all of the best places to eat and drink in Vancouver, BC during the Olympics, so I’m going to jump right in. One of the many great things about Vancouver is its...
View ArticleAn Afternoon Pairing Cheese and Tea
Typically when we think about pairing beverages with cheese our minds gravitate directly to wine and/or beer. And there’s a reason we come back to these pairings again and again – the amazing,...
View ArticleBlueberry Fromage Blanc Parfait
Since it’s blueberry season I thought I’d re-run one of my favorite berry recipes. This lovely treat combines fresh blueberries and fromage blanc. Enjoy! When I was putting together my book I developed...
View ArticleBriar Rose Creamery Goat Cheese Truffles
photo courtesy Angelina Williamson Fresh goat’s milk cheese (also known as fresh chevre) is a natural in combination with other things…its mild lemony tartness makes a great base for any number of...
View ArticleKurtwood Farms Dinah’s Cheese Coming Soon to Portland!
You may have heard of the delectable Dinah’s cheese…made by Kurt Timmermeister on Vashon Island in Seattle, this camembert-style cow’s milk cheese is on many people’s top ten NW cheese lists. It’s a...
View Article2011 American Cheese Society Awards ::: Northwest Winners
Results are in once again for this year’s 2011 American Cheese Society competition. The contest has been growing steadily each year and set yet another record in 2011 with over 1,600 cheeses entered....
View ArticleCheese and Culture by Paul Kindstedt
For all of the contemporary enthusiasm about cheese, I’m surprised by how little has been written about the history of the cheese and dairy industry in general. Now that’s starting to change, most...
View ArticleLittle Cheesemaker Surprises
If you frequent farmers markets you have probably already discovered this – many times cheesemakers sell products at farmers markets that you won’t find anywhere else. Today’s featured surprise is...
View ArticleOregon State University Debuts Beaver Classic Cheese
The Oregon State University Creamery is up and running again, and making cheese! After an over forty year hiatus, Oregon State University released a new cheese in September. Dubbed Beaver Classic, the...
View ArticleInterview: Kirstin Jackson, Author of It’s Not You, It’s Brie
For several years, Kirstin Jackson has been captivating cheese interested readers with her witty and informative blog, It’s Not You, It’s Brie. Now she’s unleashed her considerable talents in a longer...
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