Owner and fromage expert Liana Ryan announced the news "with a mix of gratitude and sadness" in her email newsletter. "Over the years, it has been our profound pleasure to share our passion for exceptional cheeses, fine wines and memorable moments with you," she wrote. "Your support has meant the world to us, and we are so grateful for the community you helped us build around our humble shop."
Martha Stewart admits to enjoying American cheese slices, calling it a guilty pleasure snack, acknowledging its simplicity and processed nature despite her preference for fresh, homemade foods.
Whether soft or hard, mild or strong, young or aged, plain or flavored, cheese is central to many gastronomies and cultures around the world. Global production is still on the rise to meet growing consumer demand.