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Cheers to Cheese: Perfect Pairings with Zero-Proof Beverages
Hello, cheese lovers! Are you joining the Dry January wagon or perhaps just trimming down...

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New Year, New You: Cheese Your Way to Health!
Hello, cheese enthusiasts and New Year's resolutioners! Kendall Antonelli here. As you may be considering...

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Our Top Cheeses of 2023
Okay, okay. We couldn't just pick our "Top Ten Cheeses of 2023" because, well, we...

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Our Top 10 Moments of 2023
Wow! Looking back, 2023 was a pretty stellar year in terms of milestones for the...

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Do Good. Eat Good. December 2023 Cheese Club
  “Branding” is something that comes up often in the world we live in, and...

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Transparency & Gratitude 2023
Thank you… for each and every time you purchased something from us, liked or shared...

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Cheese of the Loire
This past summer 2023, for our annual family break, we asked the kids where they...

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French Fromage: November 2023 Antonelli's Cheese Club
From the peaks of the Pyrenees to the valley of Loire, France’s spirit of joie...

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Top Ten Halloween Candy & Cheese Pairings
Best of: Antonelli's Halloween Cheese & Candy – October 2023 – Though we never need...

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Cheese Club Picks: October 2023
ACC OCT 2023  Meet the Maker: Caseificio Dell'Alta Langa    INTRO Among verdant steeped slopes,...

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Celebrating Raw Milk Day
Introducing: Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day! We here at Antonelli’s have an official position on...

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How To Build a Perfect Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie is a French word that reveals the epicurean world of preserved meats. We can...

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Cheesemonger Travelogue: Roving New York
From Antonelli's Cheesemonger Jerod Hruska  A Test – Then a Trip! When you are a...

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Cheese Club Picks: September 2023
No matter which generation claims you, the realm of ‘80s Movies’ has intrinsically captured your imagination and stimulated your spirit. Whether your birthright designates you as a Boomer, a Millennial, or something in-between, these select icons of 1980s film forever hold a place in our hearts and, we wonder – what would each of their “soul cheeses” be?

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What is a "Cheesemonger"?

Sometimes creatively described as a “cheese sommelier,” cheesemongers must have extensive knowledge of cheese, cheesemaking, and producers. A cheesemonger ‘faking it til they make it’ will betray themselves quickly as...

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What Cheese is Your Zodiac Sign? Create Your Celestial Charcuterie Board Today!
Let's indulge in a gourmet experience and match each zodiac sign with their ultimate cheese based on their characteristics. Plus, a few palate-pleasing pairings for each! Regardless of your sign, every cheese offers a universe of flavors waiting to be explored.

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Taste of Place: How 'Terroir' Defines Our Food & Beverages
From the caves of Roquefort to the pastures of Switzerland, the world of artisan food and beverages is rich, varied, and deeply rooted in the unique regions they come from. Terroir isn't just a fancy word; it's a celebration of diversity, culture, and tradition.

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Cheese Club Picks: August 2023
When we begin to unpack the realm of European cheeses in our mind’s eye, of course Italy & France are eager to jump to the front, however Germany presents a truly fascinating microcosm of the cheese world itself...

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Why It's Important To Shop Local
First, let's talk about flavor. Have you ever bitten into a ripe peach, straight from the farm, and marveled at how it tastes exponentially better than anything store-bought? That's the magic of local food! In the world of cheese, this can be extra-special as the “flavors of the land” comes into play...

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Cheese Club Picks: July 2023

In July of 2023, Antonelli's Cheese has dedicated our monthly Club box to one of our favorite Texas cheesemakers! And with credentials like hers, we know that Susan Rigg at River Whey Creamery is a favorite of tons of people! Read on to learn about the cheeses and producer our Club Members will enjoy this month.

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Cheese Club Picks: June 2023

We've decided to honor our cheese-y forefathers to celebrate Father's Day for June's Cheese Club box. Cheesemaking - and artisan food and beverage making in general - has been intertwined with human history since the dawn of time, which makes this box all the more special! Read on to learn about the cheeses and producers our Club Members will enjoy this month!

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