Hometown: Columbus, OH

How Rachel came to be working with Cheese:  I have pretty much always worked in specialty cheese and meat. My parents own a little deli/specialty foods shop in columbus ohio called Katzinger's. I started working there when I was thirteen-years-old and spent many years managing their specialty foods and cheese department!

What Rachel is Recommending Now:

Epoisses
Epoisses has been my very favorite cheese since the first time i tasted it at the tender age of 13. Its runny, gooey, stinkyness is completely addictive!

St. Marcellin

Pecorino Oro Antico
Looking for that cheese that’s great on sandwiches, grated over pasta, paired with wine or just for snacking? Look no further ‘cause this is your guy. Its rind is rubbed in olive oil giving it a distinctive sheepy grassiness. br />

Scharfe Maxx
Nutty, sweet, sharp and super-oniony. My favorite picnic cheese!

Persille de Malzieu
Perfect for Roquefort lovers looking for something a little different. Its a beautiful balance of creamy, sweet and pungent.

Bresaola
This air-dried beef tenderloin is has a flavor that’s mild, fruity, floral and winey. Possibly the most cheese-friendly meat there is.

Niman Ranch Jambon Royale
I am completely obsessed with this super-flavorful, French-style ham. Try it on a baguette with some brie de nangis, a little Dijon mustard and some cornichons!