National Cheesemakers Day - June 18th, 2025
Oh boy, do I love this time of the year! June 18th is just around the corner, and you know what that means... National Cheesemakers Day! Yes, you read that right, a whole day dedicated to the art of cheesemaking, those magnificent individuals who bring us the most delicious, most divine, and most indulgent of dairy products - Cheese! How did this magical day come to be, you ask? As it turns out, the origins of National Cheesemakers Day can be traced back to the early 19th century, when the craft of cheesemaking was an integral part of rural communities across Europe and America. Back then, cheesemaking was not only a means of providing sustenance but also an art form that required skill, patience, and knowledge passed down through generations. Fast-forward to the present day, and we're still celebrating the rich heritage of cheesemaking traditions with a day dedicated to these masters of dairy. The United States, being one of the world's largest consumers of cheese (we...