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Madame Fromage Tenaya Darlington | Cheese educator, author, creator

Cheese pairing ideas, cheese tastings, Philadelphia area events, cheesemaker interviews, cheesemonger appreciation

Glimpses from Burgundy with where it’s been a privilege to collaborate with on tasting workshops and adventures in the...
28/05/2026

Glimpses from Burgundy with where it’s been a privilege to collaborate with on tasting workshops and adventures in the field. Literally.

We’ve been enjoying sun and wine (and a lot of Époisses) with our 16 guests from across the U.S.

Highlights:

🧀 Meeting farmstead Époisses producers at La Ferme des Marronniers
⛏️ cave tour & tasting
🍷 Grand cru tasting with
🍇 Vineyard romp in Pommard with .shaps
📖 Signing books & talking about recipes

Join us next year? Pop over to the Cheese Journeys website for details! If you enjoy wine & artisan cheese pairings, this is an extraordinary experience.

In Burgundy, France with Cheese Journeys this month! Sharing a few images from our visit to MONS Formation and our chees...
28/05/2026

In Burgundy, France with Cheese Journeys this month! Sharing a few images from our visit to MONS Formation and our cheese workshops at the chateau!

Époisses! Real raw-milk farmstead French Époisses! I’m told there’s only one such maker left, and it’s THIS MAKER. Can’t...
19/05/2026

Époisses! Real raw-milk farmstead French Époisses! I’m told there’s only one such maker left, and it’s THIS MAKER. Can’t wait to visit Ferme des Marronniers in Bourgogne tomorrow with . Dream. Come. True.
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Stay tuned for stink!

Co-created a new book calledREBEL WISDOM with my friend & fellow writing prof ! It’s a year’s worth of writing exercises...
08/05/2026

Co-created a new book called
REBEL WISDOM with my friend & fellow writing prof ! It’s a year’s worth of writing exercises designed for women who want to embrace midlife (or any crossroads) creatively and reflectively.
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Aging isn’t just for cheese :) It’s time for some affinage of the imagination!
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If you’re curious, you can find our book on Amazon. We’ve also created a Substack. Links are in my profile & today’s stories!

02/05/2026

Still thinking about our visit to abbey in The Netherlands. Our group was the first to be invited into the abbey for a cheese tasting! I was fascinated to learn that the abbey was founded on a sheepfold in 1881. Soon after, the monks began brewing beer, but cheesemaking only started in 2015. The abbot told us that he started a creamery to create community.

Today, there are 19 monks at The Abbey of Our Lady of Koningshoven (down from nearly 200). They pray 7 times a day, starting at 3:30 a.m. They rise at 3 a.m. to make cheese, using organic local milk from sheep, cows and goats.

Their cheeses — like their Trappist beers — sustain them and support their charitable work, like housing refugees and asylum seekers. I found their cheeses to be exceptional — beautiful milk, beautiful mission. #

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27/04/2026

Madame Fromage shows us three European cheeses that are great to take biking, hiking, and on picnics! Who's up for an adventure?

Délice de Pommard is a triple cream from Burgundy, France that is rolled in mustard seeds. It's great for picnics because it comes in its own little carrying case, and you can dip crackers, chips, and celery sticks.

Pepato PDO is a peppercorn-studied sheep's milk cheese from Sicily. Take it on a hike and enjoy it when you need some protein. It tastes a bit like salami and is great with crusty bread and fresh tomatoes.

Saint-Nectaire PDO is a sturdy cheese that works well on a bike ride. Bring your pocket knife and some dried fruit. It's a traditional cheese from the Auvergne region of central France, where cows graze on volcanic soil. It tastes like minerals and hazelnuts.

Look for these outdoorsy options at your local cheese counter, and enjoy adventuring with some new cheeses this summer!

For more info, please visit iloveimportedcheese.com.

Sharing a few images from last week’s tour to Belgium & The Netherlands with Cheese Journeys! A fabulous 12 days explori...
27/04/2026

Sharing a few images from last week’s tour to Belgium & The Netherlands with Cheese Journeys! A fabulous 12 days exploring artisan cheese, traditional beer, and Belgian chocolate.

Road report! I’m teaching with in Belgium & The Netherlands this week, offering pairing workshops that involve cheese, ...
18/04/2026

Road report! I’m teaching with in Belgium & The Netherlands this week, offering pairing workshops that involve cheese, beer, and chocolate. Sharing a few favorites, including Chimay Bruin paired with:

🇧🇪 Herve PDO
🇳🇱 Aged Gouda
🇨🇭Blue Brain

I love pairing beer and cheese, especially big effervescent Trappist beers that cut through rich textures and caress bold flavors.

Our guests also loved tasting sour beers at Cantillon — sours are an unusual style, but they’re so good with unctuous washed rinds.

On our whey to today in The Netherlands. Stay tuned for more pairing ideas and glimpses from the North Sea!

Valentine’s Day Virtual Tasting with is back! Join me online with Wine Director and a tasting box of French cheeses, w...
02/02/2026

Valentine’s Day Virtual Tasting with is back! Join me online with Wine Director and a tasting box of French cheeses, wines & pairings.
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Me: I’ll Zoom in from France 🇫🇷
You: You’ll be cozy on your couch in Philly 🇺🇸
We’ll taste, talk & sip in our slippers 🥂

Ticket link in my bio & on the website. 🎟️🎟️
Each tasting box serves 2!

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