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News from the creamery
New cheeses, recipes and pairings, notes from the cave, and what’s happening on Halbert Lane.

Brazos Valley Cheese is now Heritage Cheese Company
Same family, same cheese, a new name. Here’s what’s changing and what isn’t.
Oct 25, 2026
What Is Cave-Aged Cheese? How Underground Aging Changes the Flavor
Cave-aged cheese ripens underground, where steady cool temperatures and natural humidity build deeper, nuttier flavor. Here’s how it works.
Oct 22, 2026
Cheese Cave vs. Cheese Cellar vs. Refrigerator: What’s the Difference?
Where cheese ages changes how it tastes. A plain-English guide to caves, cellars and coolers, and why a true underground cave is so rare.
Oct 15, 2026
Why Raw-Milk Cheese Is Aged at Least 60 Days
U.S. rules require cheese made from raw milk to age at least 60 days. Here’s what that rule says, why it exists, and what it means for flavor.
Oct 8, 2026
How to Store Artisan Cheese at Home (Like a Mini Cheese Cave)
Keep good cheese tasting its best: what to wrap it in, where it goes in the fridge, how long it lasts, and what to do about mold.
Oct 1, 2026