SPECIALTY CHEESE Archives - Community Food Co-op

Celebrating Red Wine Day with some Co-op Favorites

August 28 is Red Wine Day! There's no better way to celebrate than with a good meal and a gorgeous wine to pair. Not sure where to begin in the vast red wine aisle? We've got you covered. Below are three late-summer recommendations from Tim, our wine expert. We have [...]

First Milk Gouda: The Star of Your Summer Picnic

Gouda and a yellow nectarine sit sliced atop a plate.

Stephanie — the Co-op’s big cheese, the cheese department head that is — and Tim, our in-house wine expert, have come together to share an exclusive cheese and wine pairing. The Art of Gouda The Co-op is excited to announce that we have the Artikaas Youngsters First Milk Gouda. This […]

Boards to Impress Your Guests

Have you seen snack boards, butter boards, and more popping up everywhere? Us, too! Especially with the holidays coming up! Here are three trending boards and some links to help you get started. Butter Boards Butter boards are claimed to be the next charcuterie board, made famous by TikTok creator [...]

Stephanie Says

The cheese case can be overwhelming. Don’t know where to start? Check out recommendations from our Downtown Specialty Cheese manager, Stephanie.

Five Ways To Use Baked Feta

pan of baked feta with cherry tomatoes and basil

Bake your feta! We can’t recommend it enough. Here are five baked feta recipes that you’ll surely make again and again.

Cooking with Comte (French Gruyere)

stacked wheels of Comte French gruyere cheese

So you bought some Comte and you’re not quite sure what to do with it. Allow us to help! Because it’s a great melting cheese, Comte is ideal for cooking.

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

Delight the mom in your life with a few of our favorite products for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Bouquets Fresh flowers brighten Mother’s Day and indicate that spring is here. Our tulips and field daffodils are grown locally in Mount Vernon. We have tulips in a variety of lovely colored [...]

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Annually celebrated since 1992, AAPI Heritage Month recognizes the cultural contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage to the United States. AAPI is an umbrella term for cultures from the entire Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and [...]

Shop in Bulk and Save

Shopping in bulk is a great way to reduce the carbon-footprint (and the cost) of your grocery haul, but your first foray into the bulk section can be intimidating. We want everyone to feel comfortable and capable in all parts of our store, so we've developed a handy guide to [...]

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