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Welcome to our hub for cheese lovers. Our journal covers all things cheese, from the latest cheese community news to an entire universe of award-winning cheese, recipes, makers, and more. Get tips and tricks for gifting and entertaining, plus plenty of inspiration. 

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Meet the experts behind the rinds! These are the people who make our caves and cheeses possible. From flipping, washing, and handling cheeses to brainstorming new experiments for Cave Aged Limited and overseeing the production of our Cave Aged Originals, our team of Affineurs are experts in consistently creating Murray’s best products.

Meet the Murray's Affineurs

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Karla McNeil-Rueda, co-founder of Cru Chocolate, a certified B-Corp that takes pride in sourcing its cacao from the Caribbean and Mesoamerica. Karla has an educational background in Engineering and Sustainability, and studied at the Chocolate Institute of Latin America and the Caribbean. Together with her partner, Eddie Houston, they founded Cru Chocolate. We spoke with Karla about ingredient sourcing, labor in the chocolate industry and how her heritage continues to influence her relationship with food.

A Conversation with Cru Chocolate

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Charles “Charlito” Wekselbaum, founder of Queens, New York’s Charlito’s Cocina, a beloved producer of hand cured meats made using traditional Spanish techniques. Founded in 2011, this growing operation focuses on using simple, premium ingredients to craft mouthwatering charcuterie infused with the wisdom of generations. We spoke to Charles about his own heritage and how that background influences his relationship with food today.

A Conversation With Charlito’s Cocina

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Sebastian Cisneros, founder of Cloudforest, an Oregon-based operation that focuses on crafting flavorful creations from internationally-sourced chocolate. We spoke with Sebastian about Ecuador, ingredient sourcing, and the inspiration of Cloudforest.

A Conversation with Cloudforest

Wisconsin just got a new creamery! Blakesville, established in 2020 as part of an existing dairy farm, boasts over 900 goats and a line of cheeses that are already in high demand–and for good reason! We spoke to Head Cheesemaker and General Manager Veronica Pedraza to find out how this new venture came to fruition and what’s in store for a unique creamery that’s guaranteed to be a cheese powerhouse.

Meet the Maker: Blakesville Creamery

Any family that’s three generations deep into dairy is one that we respect. Enter von Trapp Farmstead, a family-owned farmstead cheesemaker nestled in the rolling hills of Vermont. And their award-winning cheeses, each one a testament to the family craft, can now be found at Murray’s—pungent, puddingy Oma, buttery Mad River Blue, and toasty sweet Savage. 

Makers We Love: von Trapp Farmstead 

We sat down with Julia Collins, founder of Moonshot Snacks, to chat about the incredible work they do that goes way beyond producing some of the most delicious crackers around. Among their line of craveworthy snacks are two of our favorites: the Rosemary & Garlic Crackers and the Tomato & Basil variety. At Moonshot, it’s their top priority to develop delicious, carbon neutral products that are good for both the planet and the people in it. Read on to learn more about this incredible company!

A Conversation with Moonshot

Seemore Meats & Veggies, a women-owned operation, has a creative lineup of flavorful vegetable-infused sausages dedicated to original, premium ingredients and sustainable practices. We sat down with founder and fourth-generation butcher Cara Nicoletti to get the inside scoop on how the brand was born and why sustainability and women’s involvement are key to the success of the business.

By Women, For Everyone: How Seemore Meats & Veggies is Changing the Sausage Game

Join us for a deep dive into cheese stories, from tales of cheese history to the latest projects in our caves. 


Behind the Rind

Holidays are better with artisan cheese and perfect pairings. This is your spot for gift guides and ideas, entertaining tips, and celebrating deliciously. 

Gifting & Holidays

Host, pair and cook with confidence. Find creative inspiration and expert tips for cheeses and meats for just the right occasion, and new ways to enjoy them.  



Hosting & Entertaining

Meet the incredible people behind the cheese you love. Learn about the producers who dream up and craft cheese, get picks and tips from your favorite mongers, and go behind the scenes with cheese experts. 

