Fontina ages in cellars for at least three months. But in recent years, many of the shelves have sat empty. In Italy’s Valle d’Aosta, I ducked into a tunnel carved into the side of a mountain. Once a ...

Castelmagno cheese is a unique blue cheese that undergoes a natural aging process in caves containing the fungus Penicillium ...

Alpine cheese fondue at Melting Pot. Credit: Daina Reeve photo Head chef Josh Reeve: “The best thing about fondue is it’s very interactive.” “Here’s a pro tip,” said Josh Reeve, lifting a spoonful of ...

Last winter, Barber Cellars tasting room and cheese shop in downtown Petaluma tried an experiment in excess: an “All-You-Can-Cheese” Alpine Brunch. The premise was indulgent, but simple. Guests paid a ...