Join the party!

May is upon us, and for American Cheesemakers like us, it’s a month-long celebration!  That’s because May is officially American Cheese Month!   As the brainchild of the American Cheese Society and the American Cheese Education Foundation, American Cheese Month highlights the scrumptious selection of American-made cheeses and champions the entire chain of people involved in the process of their creation and distribution.  In honor of this special month, we’re sharing five ways you can join the party!

#1 Try Something New

Take a delicious leap of faith and try a new American-made cheese you’ve never tried before, or try an old favorite in a new way!  Maybe you’re not new to Blue, but have you ever tried it in shortbread?

#2 Take a Class

In the world of specialty cheese, there’s always something new to learn.  Search your area to find a pairing class or charcuterie board making class, or if you’re already a working cheese professional, investigate what it takes to become an ACS Certified Cheese Professional®.

#3 Share Your Story

Everyone has a favorite cheese – don’t keep it a secret – May is the month to share your love for your favorite American made cheese.  Tag your favorite American Cheesemaker’s page on social (it’s us, right?) and help others find them.  You can also use the hashtags #buyamericancheese and #americancheesemonth to start a viral trend!

#4 Serve a Cheese-centric Feast

Cheese makes the meal, and in the month of May, it’s the perfect time to incorporate it any way you can!  Start off with an cheese-filled appetizer, followed by a cheesy entrée, a cheese-topped side, and finish off with a dessert made with…well, you know.

#5 Make a Donation

Consider making a donation to the American Cheese Foundation.  This non-profit foundation’s mission is to “create access to education and raise funds for food safety and industry research for the specialty cheese industry.”