THE CHEESE (B)LOG

February 21, 2022

Can I Eat This? by Molly Hess

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 plan. Sometimes, with waxed-coated wedges of Gouda or Manchego, the answer is pretty clear. The wilder, natural formations though, can sometimes throw you for a loop. That toothy bite of […]
September 19, 2021

Marché’s Own Molly Hess Heads to the Cheesemonger Invitational in New York City!

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 knowledge and expertise among the country’s greatest cheese professionals at this year’s Cheesemonger Invitational, proudly representing Marché and Glen Ellyn!  What is the Cheesemonger Invitational? What can you compare it […]
April 15, 2021

Molly Hess, Marché Cheesemonger, Is A Certified Cheese Professional

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 a select group of esteemed cheese enthusiasts granted the title of Certified Cheese Professional by the American Cheese Society (ACS). The ACS is the leader in promoting and supporting American […]
June 30, 2020

Oh, The Changes We’ll Make by Jill Foucré

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 a lot these past several months. And I have been reminded of things I knew but of which I perhaps haven’t had the right level of awareness recently. A few […]