We have always been enthusiastic supporters of the American Cheese Society (ACS) because of the role it plays in promoting artisan cheese making. In fact, our owner, Ricki Carroll (The Cheese Queen) was one of the founding members when it was established 40 years ago. Since the beginning, Ricki has attended the majority of the annual conferences and has even conducted workshops at some of
Becca Heins-New ACS Certified Cheese Professional
It has been 7 years since the American Cheese Society began it’s certification program for cheese professionals and there are currently only 900 people who have passed the exam in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and Europe. Becca Heins is now a member of this elite group. Becca began taking classes from our longtime friend, Kate Johnson at The Art of Cheese in Longmont,
5 Best in Show Winners!
I don’t know about you, but I can’t keep up with all the cheeses in the world! I just don’t have time to check them all out, so I rely on the competitions to guide me. I haven’t gone wrong once by letting the judges screen my choices. So, I’m excited when the results of the American Cheese Society Judging & Competition (often called the
2015 American Cheese Society Conference
The 2015 American Cheese Society Conference was in Providence, Rhode Island this year (the 32nd annual conference). NECS almost always has a sponsor’s table , so we can meet cheese makers and retailers, attend sessions and participate in fun activities. If you haven’t been to one of these fabulous conferences, check out next year’s in Des Moines, Iowa and stop by our table to say
Volunteer at the American Cheese Society Conference 2014!
It’s time to enlist! The Cheese Guard needs you! If you’re going to the American Cheese Society Conference in Sacramento, California from July 23rd – August 2nd, or if you just want to volunteer there, now is the time to sign up. (If you love cheese, there are perks!!!) This is the official notice from the ACS: Join the “Cheese Guard” & Volunteer with ACS in
Entering the ACS Competition 2014
Ricki with her Lifetime Achievement Award at our Sponsor’s Table in the lobby of the 2013 ACS Conference in Madison, Wisconsin We Challenge You! If you’re already a member of the American Cheese Society, you received the message below and we hope you’re ready to send them your cheese(s). If you aren’t a member, it’s time to join so you can enter. Why? The purpose
Pictures from the ACS 2013 Convention
Almost every year, for the last 30 years, since she helped found the American Cheese Society, Ricki has been attending the annual ACS convention. It’s held in a different part of the country (or Canada) each time and this one was located in Madison, Wisconsin (a repeat location to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the organization). Next year it will be in Sacramento, California,
Pictures from the “Cheese Rally in Raleigh”
The American Cheese Society has pulled off another great conference. It really is amazing the way the ACS produces this 4 day event every year, filled with seminars, workshops, meetings, ceremonies and celebrations. The conference is always located in a different part of the US or Canada. Last year it took place in Montreal. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go because Ricki and Jamie were getting married