Four weeks ago today I was eating cheese and petting goats on a beautiful, warm, sunny afternoon in central Illinois. I’ve written here before about Marcel’s Culinary Experience, the culinary retail...

It’s our favorite time of year at the farmers markets – so many varieties of pears and apples are arriving and the last of summer fruits and berries can be...

In late July, Daniel and I attended the American Cheese Society annual conference for professionals working with cheese. From mongers to cheese makers to equipment manufacturers, this three day conference...

For centuries, cheesemaking was “women’s work”.  While men saw to the animals and fields, women were relegated to the indoor duties, including making cheese.  But as dairy production in the...

If you are a true foodie, then you know the thrill of food is not just eating it but learning where it came from and how it arrived on your plate. ...

This is a quick and easy side dish to serve with grilled foods and other hearty fare that highlights the smoked-tinged blue cheese from Rogue Creamery.   For a little variation,...

Literally “cheese and pepper,” this simple pasta recipe really spotlights the flavors of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.  Serve with a green salad for an easy and satisfying dinner. Serves 2...

2 small fennel bulbs1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 pounds russet potatoes (4 large potatoes)2 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream10-12 ounces Gruyère D’Alpage, grated1...

Who doesn’t love the comfort of a great grilled cheese sandwich? Mom’s was probably your favorite growing up but there’s so many options available and the combinations are boundless. But...

Cheese can be so wonderfully enhanced with a little something sweet so we’ve been stocking up on some of our all-time favorites to include in your cheese fan’s Easter Basket...

Favorite cheesy dish? Baked Harbison with caramelized onions. Wine or Beer? Beer, but it depends on what I am eating Cow, Sheep or Goat? Cow Desert Island Cheese? Alpha Tolman If I were a...

Favorite cheesy dish? Grilled pizza with assorted toppings & Burrata Cheese Wine or beer? Wine Cow, sheep or goat? Too hard to decide – all three! The best music to eat cheese by...

A super-satisfying dinner or side dish! 2 cups spätzle, use gnocchi in place if desired3 ounces Oma, small dice3 cups white onion, sliced3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon pine nuts,...

This is a great dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats or as an appetizer served with fresh baguette slices. Serves 3-4. 1 pound mixed mushrooms, cremini, shiitake, porcini or...

Here are a few quick and easy recipe ideas that Marché’s mongers will be serving up this Super Bowl Sunday. We’ll be open until 5:00 on Sunday for any last minute...

After the delicious experience of making fresh honey goat cheese ice cream I was intrigued to try again with another fresh cheese. What better choice to try next but fresh Ricotta? Lioni’s Hand Dipped...

This spring while traveling through Northern California with my husband, we made a stop for lunch in Petaluma. There is a ice cream shop there called Lala’s where I had Honey...

Northern California is a beautiful place to visit in the spring; the warm afternoons and cool evenings make it the perfect transition from a Midwest winter. For the last few...

 It seems there’s a day/week/month for nearly every cause/fad/group these days but the one we really take to heart is fast approaching. On April 16th, Marché is participating in the...

When I made these crackers for a tasting at Marché they were the absolute bomb.  So I’ve been playing with the recipe a little and discovered I love them even...

Hopefully you’ll see some of these CHEESE + CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS in your Easter Basket.  (We suggest forwarding this on to the appropriate party.) BLEU MONT BANDAGED CHEDDAR + BEER AND...

Spring has finally arrived and for me that means longer days, the arrival of spring herbs and vegetables and of course fresh goat cheese! The word chèvre in French means “goat”. An appropriate...

O.P.P. (Other People’s PINOT – that is…), Mouton Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon After I cleared up that the second “P” is for Pinot Noir, the second thing I noticed about this wine was it’s...

We are ready to help you put together the perfect ensemble for your Oscar party. Always elegant HUMBOLDT FOG gets a little zesty dressed in ESCH CHERRY PEPPER JELLY. The usually rustic DI BIANCO...

If you’ve ever been overwhelmed at the cheese counter at Marché (mar-SHAY: French for market) by the myriad of foreign names, you just may be missing out on some of our formaggi preferiti (fro-MAHJ-ee pref-ahr-EE-tee:...

by Cesar Olivares If you’ve been poking around the spirits section at Marché recently you may have noticed that we introduced a new line of Bitters made by “Fee Brothers”...

Around the beginning of the holiday season, Chef Owner Cristian Orozco approached Marché with an enticing vision: a collaborative tasting menu driven by cheese. It would be a special evening...

by Dave Phillips September is here, and for us beer lovers that means Oktoberfest season, with fall festivals and beer tastings galore. But how to decide between a märzen and a festbier,...

by Katie Glaudell July 14th, 1789: starving Parisians fought their way into the Bastille prison, marking the start of the French Revolution. Bastille Day is now celebrated across France with plenty of...

Marché welcomed John Kay into the newly-created position of Wine Director in September of 2023, and he’s been making great strides with our wine programs and selections ever since. We...

Marché is here to demystify the art of charcuterie board building–all are takes is a few tips, practice, and confidence! Firstly, let’s address the term “charcuterie.” Pronounced “shar-KOO-ter-ee,” the word in...

The holidays are over, the cheery twinkling lights are coming down, yet the darkness and dismal weather remain. How do we get through the rest of winter with our sanity...

by Katie Glaudell Halloween isn’t just for kids, and grocery store candy can be gourmet. Here’s how to pair your Trick-or-Treat haul with artisan cheese and elevate a sugar fest...

by Katie Glaudell feat. Molly Hess What is the Cheesemonger Invitational? Molly’s “Crudité Rootité” Perfect Plate entry for CMI NYC 2023 Called CMI for short, the Cheesemonger Invitational is a...

by Katie Glaudell Did you know that Gorgonzola cheese has a starring role in one of the greatest novels ever written? On June 16th, 1904, Mr. Leopold Bloom, protagonist of...

by Katie Glaudell While Aotearoa New Zealand’s landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, and mossy rainforests stands in sharp contrast to the Midwest, when I took a trip there last month with...

by Katie Glaudell Marché offers incredible cheeses from Europe’s best dairies in France, Spain, the Netherlands, and beyond. If you’re planning to visit any of these cheese-minded paradises this holiday...

by Katie Glaudell Every year in December, I love asking people about the holiday traditions they enjoy with their family. The American Melting Pot never disappoints with the variety of...

by Katie Glaudell September 22nd marks Hobbit Day, celebrating the three-foot-tall heroes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novels, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Every year fans gather for picnics, dinner parties, movie marathons,...

Well that was an interesting first half of the year! Holy smokes. The human capacity to adapt is kind of amazing but it sure has been tested! I have learned...

March marks the observance of Women’s History Month, to spotlight the cultural, historical, political, and economic achievements of women.  Here at Marché, that means giving gratitude to and shouting out...

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and all of March is Women’s History Month – both recognizing the cultural, historical, political, and economic achievements of women. In addition to ...

The cheese counter question as old as time itself: Do I eat the rind?  You’ve got a wedge in your hot little hands but need to figure out your attack...

Cheesemonger Molly Hess has already achieved one of the highest forms of recognition in the cheese world by becoming an American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional. Now she’s ready to test her...

We’ve got a cheese star in our midst at Marché! Cheesemonger Molly Hess has achieved one of the highest forms of recognition in the cheese world by becoming part of...

Dear Loyal Customers of Marcel’s, Marché, and Maison,  Like many others, we want to take a moment to tell you about how we are addressing the impact of the coronavirus...

If you have ever tasted the fine chocolates from Barcacao in our shop, you understand our delight in being one of their first customers three years ago. Founder Matthew Schreiner...

Mmmm…fresh-baked bread, ripe cheese and gustatory love are all in the air this Valentines Day at Marché. We have put together some best sellers and new ideas to satisfy the...

IngredientsFor the Crust:18 whole Oreos¼ cup melted unsalted butter For the Filling:two 8 oz packages of full fat cream cheese at room temperature¾ cup granulated sugar½ cup full fat sour cream...

IngredientsFor the Crust:1½ sleeves graham crackers (12 crackers)1/3 cup melted butter¼ cup granulated sugar For the Filling:three – 8 ounce packages of full fat cream cheese at room temperature½ cup full fat...