Local Cheese Tasting Class w/ Alexandra Jones

Pennsylvania is one of the top cheese-producing states in the nation, with a long history of dairy production dating back to the days of colonization. For the past 20 years or so, the state has experienced a boom in artisan cheesemaking centered around Southeast Pennsylvania. In this class, we’ll learn about the state’s dairy and cheesemaking history and about its cheesemaking renaissance that began in the early 2000s and continues today, then taste through several standout wheels produced in the Keystone State.

Philly cheese author and expert, Alexandra Jones will be in the house to offer a tasting of 5 stunning cheeses to help us in our exploration of our beloved region. All levels of cheese expertise - from novice to nerd - are welcome!

After class, participants will have access to the PCS Classroom Gift Shop, stocked with PCS merchandise and a rotating selection of cheese-themed gift items.

More About Alexandra Jones:

Alexandra Jones is a writer, educator, and recovering cheesemonger based in Philadelphia. Her work on food, agriculture, social justice, and sustainability has appeared in outlets like USA Today, Food & Wine, Culture: The word on cheese, Atlas Obscura, Civil Eats, Modern Farmer, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to teaching virtual and in-person cheese tastings and cheesemaking classes, Alexandra worked as a writer and editor on Cheese State University, a training platform for early and mid-career cheese professionals. She's also the author of Stuff Every Cheese Lover Should Know, a pocket guide to cheese from Quirk Books.

Booking Info:

• All public classes are BYOB and open only to adults 21+. This class will take place at the PCS Classroom, click here for more info about the space.
• In order to receive a full refund or reschedule, cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the scheduled event time.
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• If you are purchasing tickets for a group of 6 or more, please consider booking a private event with us instead.
• If you wish to purchase a ticket using a gift card please email julia@phillycheeseschool.com with the class you want to attend, the number of tickets needed and your gift card code number.