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I'm Lactose Intolerant. Does That Mean I Should Avoid All Dairy?
I'm Lactose Intolerant. Does That Mean I Should Avoid All Dairy?
Brierley Horton, M.S., RD is a dietitian nutritionist, content creator and strategist, and avid mental health advocate. She is co-host and co-creator of the Happy Eating podcast, which breaks down the connection between food and mental wellness. Here’s the quick...
Aged Cheddar
Grate Questions: What Is Aged Cheese?
Aged cheese has long held a special place in the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts and throughout the culinary world. The rich umami flavors and firmer texture developed over weeks or even years of curing make aged cheeses...
From the Farm to the Crown
From the Farm to the Crown
Nestled in the rolling green hills and mountains of Vermont, Jenna Howlett, recently crowned Miss Vermont and the daughter of a dairy farm's proud owners, is a true testament to the power of pursuing one's dreams and embracing diverse passions. ...
Our Brand Evolution
Our Brand Evolution
Sometimes you have to go back to go forward.  Twenty years ago, I worked in new product development for Cabot Creamery Cooperative. It was a time when Cabot had a willy-wonka approach to cheese, and we experimented with chutney, mushrooms,...
Picnic Cheese Board
How to Build a Picnic Cheese Board
This post was written & photographed by Gretchen Powers – filmmaker, photographer, and writer with a passion for storytelling and capturing the essence of a person, place or thing. But how, might you ask do you put together such a beautiful board...
Compound Butter 3 Ways
Compound Butter 3 Ways
While Cabot butter is delicious all on its own, making compound butter is a great way to add in some extra flavor and take your cooking to the next level. Although it may sound complex, making compound butter is quite...
Unc Brock Farm
Unc Brock Farm Schaghticoke, NY
Kris Brock and her husband, Unc, both grew up around farming, but their families were not dairy farmers. Over the years, each were drawn to dairy. “Unc milked cows and I raised calves for another farm,” Kris explains. “It all...
Fort Hills Farm
Fort Hill Farms Thompson, CT
Kristin Orr and her eldest daughter, Kies, keep a lot of balls in the air to support their historic fourth-generation farm. Kristin’s beloved lavender business and gardens, a corn maze, an annual fall pumpkin festival and a small store with...
Cabot Teaching Kids About Food
5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Food
Building a healthy relationship with food starts in childhood. Many individuals develop a complicated view of food beyond getting vital nutrients for growth and development. Kids look to the adults around them for cues on how to act, so set...
cheese gift ideas
Cheese Lover’s Gift Guide
Cheese gifts can be a great way to show people in your life how much they mean, especially if your loved ones are avid cheese lovers. When it comes to gifts, cheese fans often appreciate getting to try new varieties...
Dutch Hollow Farm
Dutch Hollow Farm Schodack Landing, NY
“A farm of families” Dutch Hollow Farm was established in 1976 by third-generation farmer Paul Chittenden and his wife, Melanie. The couple is in partnership with their three sons, Alan, Brian and Nathan, who were raised on the farm, along...
Kitchen Basics
Kitchen Basics
Stock a pantry and cook easy, healthy meals with the essentials. Cooking delicious, nutritious (and budget-friendly) meals at home is easier than most people think. Sure, it takes a little planning up front, but the results are well worth the...