by Kelly Elias The Cardamom Half Chicken at the St. Paul Meat Shop is a culinary delight – It’s easy to cook, has unique flavors,…read more
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A Key Ingredient
Last week’s Cellar Select email caused quite a stir about the availability of Green Chartreuse on our shelves. We regret to inform you that no,…read more
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Ask Michelle: Volume I
Hi everyone! Welcome to the first edition of Ask Michelle, where once a month I’ll be answering your most burning cheese questions. Let’s get started:…read more
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What We’re Drinking: Audrey’s Wine Picks for Father’s Day
by Audrey Deinard While I enjoy a glass of wine with my meal, I don’t like to drink too much. But there are times, especially…read more
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Meet the Meat Counter: Everything You Need to Know About Lamb
by Stuart Sandquist Welcome to your crash course in France 44 lamb (the best lamb in town!) Our Lamb comes from Peterson Craft Meats (Osceola,…read more
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What We’re Drinking: Črnko Jareninčan
by Joey Bader When it comes to summertime white wine, I want something light bodied and lower in alcohol with a crisp finish. AKA, a…read more
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The Cheesecutter: UK & Irish Cheeses
Welcome to the France 44 Cheesecutter! Every month, we will aim to explore a new area of cheese and provide our opinions and recommendations. We…read more
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and dads are famously hard to shop for. Some dads want a tin of olives and…read more
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Judging the Best Cheeses in America
by Michelle Muldoon We all know the Midwest is the land of dairy, but did you know a very special cheese event happens every year…read more
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What We’re Drinking: Poggio Anima Uriel Grillo Sicily 2025
One of my least favorite questions is, “What’s your favorite wine?” It’s impossible to answer — there are simply too many variables. Who am I…read more
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Cook Like a Cheesemonger: Red Beans & Rice
by Claire Donovan Red Beans and rice is one of my favorite dishes to make at home! This recipe makes up to 8 servings, keeps…read more
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What We’re Drinking: Radeberger Zwickelbier Pilsner
As we approach the season of partly cloudy blue skies, you’ll find me drinking party cloudy Pilsners. The Radeberger Zwickel to be precise. This unfiltered…read more
