Aging Cheese the Right Way

Aging Cheese the Right Way

Our spotlight this week falls on Grafton Village Cheese, another Vermont cheese award winner. Their winning entry was a unique Cheddar that is aged “naked” (not wrapped in cloth) and quickly develops its own natural rind. As a result, it reaches maturity quickly and boasts a full and complex buttery profile, achieving a delicate mushroomy …

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‘Silent Cal’ and great cheese

‘Silent Cal’ and great cheese

Another one of our award-winning Vermont cheeses comes from Plymouth Artisan Cheese in Plymouth, Vermont. One of the oldest cheese operations in the United States, it was founded by John Coolidge, the father of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge (sometimes known as Silent Cal, for his quiet manner). The factory is …

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Guest Post: A Cheesemonger’s Tale

Guest Post: A Cheesemonger’s Tale

Zoe Brickely began exploring the world of cheese while attending culinary school in New York City. From there she took on the role of cave manager and American buyer at Murray’s Cheese after some time spent behind the counter. Currently, Zoe coordinates sales and communications for Cellars at Jasper Hill – a facility dedicated to …

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