01/01/2026
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TODAY IS THE DAY! The first blog in our monthly cheese series has officially arrived on orneryolive.com!
🧀 Welcome to Your 2026 Cheese Journey 🧀
I’m SO excited to launch this year-long adventure where we’ll explore a different cheese every single month. Whether you’re just starting to build cheese boards at home or you’re already a cheese enthusiast, this series is designed to make you more confident and knowledgeable about cheese!
Here’s what’s coming this year:
📅 Q1 (Jan-Mar): HARD CHEESES - Parmigiano-Reggiano, Manchego, Pecorino Romano
📅 Q2 (Apr-Jun): SEMI-HARD CHEESES - Aged Cheddar, Gruyère, Aged Gouda
📅 Q3 (Jul-Sep): SEMI-SOFT CHEESES - Havarti, Fontina, Mahón
📅 Q4 (Oct-Dec): SOFT & FRESH CHEESES - Brie, Chèvre, Burrata
Each month you’ll discover:
✨ The fascinating story and history behind each cheese
✨ How to select quality varieties when shopping
✨ Perfect pairing suggestions you can use on your own boards
✨ Proper storage and serving tips
✨ Monthly tasting challenges to expand your palate
Why am I doing this? I’ve been working on this series for months because I believe cheese education shouldn’t be intimidating or exclusive. Whether you’re building boards at home for family gatherings, trying to impress guests at your next party, or simply want to understand what you’re buying at the grocery store, this series is for YOU.
My goal is to share everything I’ve learned through Ornery Olive—from visiting creameries to working with hundreds of different cheeses—so you can become more confident and creative with cheese in your own kitchen.
👉 Read the full introduction post NOW: orneryolive.com (or click the link in the comments!)
Then come back and tell me: Which quarter are you most excited about?
Drop a 🧀 for hard cheeses
Drop a 🥖 for semi-hard cheeses
Drop a 🧈 for semi-soft cheeses
Drop a 🤍 for soft & fresh cheeses
Or just comment with the specific cheese you’re most excited to learn about!
Let’s make 2026 the year you become a cheese expert! Bookmark the website and join me every month for new posts. Who’s with me?! 🙋♀️
Happy New Year from Ornery Olive! Here’s to a delicious 2026! 🥂🧀
