Cheese Grotto Testimonials
I asked my first customers to provide feedback on their experiences with the cheese humidor after one month. Personally, I have been obsessed with the details of the Grotto for...
Saxelby Cheesemongers: An American Artisan Legend
Head Shot by C Bay Millin American Cheese Independence Anne Saxelby on Handmade Cheese Interview from March 2014 There is no direct subway path to Saxelby Cheesemongers’ warehouse gates. ...
The Journal is Back!
After a redevelopment of the Cheese Grotto website, the Journal is officially back! Get ready to learn about all things cheese, with fun recipes and featured producers. 2017 is a...
Peaches and Crème Fraîche Popsicle Recipe
This Peaches & Crème Fraîche popsicle recipe is great for breakfast or dessert, and is a spin off the classic peaches and cream combination that is an excellent, fresh summer...
Berry Beet Goat Cheese Popsicle Recipe
The classic pairing of fresh goat cheese, balsamic vinegar and beets is elevated to popsicle dessert status by the addition of a puree of mixed berries and a dash of...
Ashes to Ashes: What is Ash-Ripened Cheese?
Learn the history behind ash-ripened cheese and how ash-ripened cheese is made. The purpose of adding ash to cheese is to protect the surface of young cheese. It was later...
Red Romaine, Strawberries, Blue Cheese, and Chive Blossoms
I am still madly in love with the salad that Sarah E Crowder made for Cheese Grotto last spring. It is absolutely gorgeous and made from ingredients all fresh from...
Honey Mascarpone Cheesecake with Strawberries and an Almond Crust
Looking for a wintry holiday cheese recipe for dessert? Check out our Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheesecake, or try our elegant and easy Baked Camembert with Raspberry Jam in Homemade...
Home Made Queso Blanco #cincodemayo
As with other fresh cheeses like paneer and mascarpone, queso blanco is simple to make. It’s also great for cooking or frying due to its more naturally springy texture. The...
American Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day
Last year’s April 18th, 2015 marked the beginning of a tradition. It was on this day that the non-profit organization Oldways spearheaded a national event as part of the Cheese of Choice...
Winnimere Mac & Cheese
Winnimere is one sexy washed rind cheese from Jasper Hill Cellars in Vermont. It is wrapped in spruce bark, taking after alpine cheeses such as Vacherin Mont D’Or. Now is the...
How do you store your cheese? The story behind natural storage.
There are a variety of beautiful, natural materials used for storing and serving cheese. Before refrigeration, cheese caves employed natural, local materials to keep cheese cool, out of the sunlight,...