My name is Matthew Rose, and I have been with Fairfield/Greenwich Cheese Company for seven years; for the last five years, I have enjoyed being our Lead Cheesemonger. I work closely with Chris and Laura and our staff of cheesemongers to ensure that each team member operates at the height...
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SAVE THE EMMENTALER
Laura Downey
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Swiss Emmentaler and "Swiss cheese"? As the weather turns cooler this week, I thought I would take the opportunity to explain it. You see, Swiss cheese isn't one specific cheese. Not all cheese with holes is Swiss cheese, and not all...
A Next Level Gouda
Laura Downey
Like cheddar, Gouda is a cheese that confuses. When we think of Gouda, we think of the red waxed, semi-soft type or the smoked, brown rinded Gouda of our childhood. The reality is that type of Gouda has damaged the reputation of the real thing. My first experience with real...
A Visit to Jasper Hill
Laura Downey
Last week I finally got a chance to get out of the shop, jump in my car and take a ride up to Vermont for a tour of the Cellars at Jasper Hill. Chris was catering a party, so he stayed behind to cook and hold down the fort. Ever...
