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February 2024 Eater Los Angeles- Melt with You: How to Throw the Ultimate Fondue Party

Milkfarm was asked to R&D the perfect Fondue Recipe for our friends at Eater! We were also asked to be models for the cheesy photoshoot! To see the full article, CLICK HERE.


It’s little wonder that fondue is the national dish of Switzerland, a country that knows from winter: On a cold night, few things are more cozy than a pot of wine-infused melted cheese. For a recipe worthy of any fondue pot, we turned to Leah Park, the owner and cheesemonger of Milkfarm, a beloved artisan cheese shop in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood. Park’s fondue is a showcase of glorious Swiss cheeses that she chose for the specific flavors they impart (see her tasting notes in the sidebar below), but if you can’t find all of them, you can play around a bit with substitutions — at its most basic, Swiss fondue is a mixture of Gruyere and Emmentaler cheese. (There are also French- and Italian-style fondues, but that’s another story.)

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June 2023 Culture Magazine: The Hotlist

The Hot List: 9 Cheese Stars to Watch

Susan Axelrod | June 9, 2023
This article is from: Summer 2023 (Hot List)

Cheesemaking is steeped in tradition, some of which extends back thousands of years. These ancient ways and the dedicated people who keep them alive are worth venerating, while at the same time it’s exciting to watch those blazing cheese trails in new directions. The following stories spotlight nine trailblazers whose contributions to the wide world of cheese are already impressive, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.

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Wine Enthusiast- The 10 Most Iconic Cheese Shops in America- March 2023

There are several ways to determine what makes an iconic cheese shop worth a visit. And as with many things in food and wine, there aren’t simple answers. But, some guidelines can help you find the best cheese shop for your needs.

Cheese educator David Asher believes how a shop engages with its community is paramount. “A great cheese shop makes connections between the cheese producers and consumers, and tries to form a relationship between them,” he says.

This connection is part of a larger cultural shift to understand where and how our foods are made. “Cheese stores can act as a liaison between good farmers producing good cheese and their consumers,” he adds.

Additionally, cheese scholar Carlos Yescas says the difference between a good and a great cheese shop often comes down to what’s for sale and how it’s being sold. A retailer worth its salt will seek out products from cheesemakers that share its values. This could mean supporting independent local producers, sourcing rare international labels and hiring and training staff to become cheese experts. In doing so, these shops become community hubs of cheese exploration.

You’ll know a good cheesemonger when you meet them because they’ll be excited to talk to you about their products and to cut samples for you to taste, says Christine Clark, a writer and cheese educator.

Willingness to give samples is key, she adds. One person’s cheese preference may be different than another’s. Plus, cheese is a living product and can taste different each time you try it. “Whereas wine has vintages by year, in cheese, each day can be like a new vintage,” Clark says.

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Who needs a pumpkin when you can carve a wheel of cheese? ? This little guy is La Retorta from @fincapascualete, a Spanish raw sheep’s milk cheese made with thistle. You’re meant to cut the top off and scoop out the rich, fatty, herbaceous cheese with a spoon (or with little crackers!). — 10/14/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) PROSCIUTTO: Fontina Val d’Aosta cheese, sundried tomatoes, EVOO, greens, & marcona almond basil pesto on baguette 3) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, Louisiana chopped olive salad, greens, fresh mozzarella, fresh herbs, & EVOO on focaccia 4) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 5)

Who needs a pumpkin when you can carve a wheel of cheese? ? This little guy is La Retorta from @fincapascualete, a Spanish raw sheep’s milk cheese made with thistle. You’re meant to cut the top off and scoop out the rich, fatty, herbaceous cheese with a spoon (or with little crackers!). — 10/14/2022 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) PROSCIUTTO: Fontina Val d’Aosta cheese, sundried tomatoes, EVOO, greens, & marcona almond basil pesto on baguette 3) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, Louisiana chopped olive salad, greens, fresh mozzarella, fresh herbs, & EVOO on focaccia 4) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 5) ???

Wine Wednesdays with Sam! Episode 40: Domaine Giacometti “Sempre Cuntentu”

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‘Tis the season for ooey gooey, rich, decadent truffle cheeses! Crémeux de Bourgogne is a luscious triple-creme with a delicate line of black truffle running through the center. Serve with a cold glass of Champagne for a special occasion (or just on an ordinary day – who needs a reason to live luxuriously???) — 10/12/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) TRUFFLE SALAMI: Spanish truffle cheese, wine-cured salami, greens, EVOO, & truffle butter on baguette 2) CHORIZO PAMPLEPPADEW: fried tomato sauce, greens, Campo de Montalban, Dijon, fresh cilantro, sweet/hot peppadew peppers, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4)

‘Tis the season for ooey gooey, rich, decadent truffle cheeses! Crémeux de Bourgogne is a luscious triple-creme with a delicate line of black truffle running through the center. Serve with a cold glass of Champagne for a special occasion (or just on an ordinary day - who needs a reason to live luxuriously???) — 10/12/2022 1) TRUFFLE SALAMI: Spanish truffle cheese, wine-cured salami, greens, EVOO, & truffle butter on baguette 2) CHORIZO PAMPLEPPADEW: fried tomato sauce, greens, Campo de Montalban, Dijon, fresh cilantro, sweet/hot peppadew peppers, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4) ???