Gifting Cheese: How to Create a Thoughtful Cheese Basket for the Holidays
The holiday season is not just a time for festivities and celebration; it’s also an opportunity to express your love and appreciation for the people in your life. Among the most delightful gifts yo...
In August 2024, I went to Madison Wisconsin and saw three of our suppliers, Underground Meats, Uplands Cheese and Widmer's Cheese. There are so many great producers of specialty food items in Wisco...
How to Build a Cheese Selection: Tips for New and Experienced Cheese Enthusiasts
Building a cheese selection can be an immensely rewarding and pleasurable pursuit, combining the exploration of diverse flavors with the joy of savoring artisanal craftsmanship. Whether you’re new ...
Cheese for Health: Nutritional Benefits of Artisan Cheeses
Cheese is much more than a culinary delight—it's a nutritional powerhouse that can enhance your health in several ways. Artisan cheeses, in particular, offer a range of benefits that are both delic...
Beginner’s Guide to Cheese Pairing: Simple Tips for Cheese Enthusiasts
Cheese, with its rich variety of textures and flavors, offers endless possibilities for culinary exploration. Whether you’re hosting a sophisticated gathering or simply enjoying a cozy evening, und...
Pairing Perfection: The Ultimate Cheese Pairings for Our Comté Collection
When it comes to gourmet cheese, Comté stands out for its rich, nutty flavors and complex textures. Originating from the Jura region of France, Comté is a cheese that has been cherished for centuri...
Cheese lovers, rejoice! There is more to cheese than meets the eye. Cheese rinds are not only edible, but delicious. Well, most of them are. In this blog post, we will explore the different types o...
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
PIMENTO CHEESE DEVILED EGGS Recipe thanks to Sweet Grass Dairy. INGREDIENTS: 10 eggs 8 ounces of Sweet Grass Dairy Pimento Cheese 1⁄2 cup of Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons of Dijon Mustard Dash of Sal...
A Letter from Raymond: Celebrating Our Anniversary With Gratitude
A note from Cheesemonger and owner Raymond Hook: We are celebrating our 2nd anniversary with immense gratitude for our customers and community. It is with great pride that we share our accomplishm...
Happy Cows, Delicious Cheese: Why Grass Fed Milk Makes for the Best Cheese
"I love cheese from cow's on grass. I generally believe they have more of a broad flavor profile. I also know that cows on grass are more humanely raised, it is better for their health, they live ...