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March's Featured Cheese: Pecorino Romano – Italy's Ancient Warrior Cheese
Welcome to the final chapter of our Q1 hard cheese exploration! We began with Parmigiano-Reggiano, the King of Cheeses, then journeyed to Spain for Manchego's golden elegance. Now we return to Italy for Pecorino Romano—one of the world's oldest cheeses with a bold personality and fascinating history. This sheep's milk masterpiece proves that sometimes the most ancient traditions create the most unforgettable flavors. A Cheese Older Than the Roman Empire Pecorino Romano's hist
Lindsay DiDonna
Mar 15 min read


As Featured in Boss Babes Magazine: A Celebration of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
When I started Ornery Olive Charcuterie Co., I knew I was building something special—a business that would bring people together through beautifully crafted culinary experiences. What I didn't expect was how much the journey itself would transform me. Recently, I had the incredible honor of being featured in Boss Babes Magazine, and the experience reminded me why representation, visibility, and celebrating driven women matters so much. The Boss Babes Experience From the momen
Lindsay DiDonna
Feb 33 min read


February's Featured Cheese: Manchego – Spain's Golden Treasure
Welcome back to our 2026 cheese journey! Last month, we explored the Italian masterpiece Parmigiano-Reggiano. This February, we're crossing the border into Spain to discover Manchego, a hard cheese with centuries of tradition and a flavor profile that captures the essence of the Spanish countryside. As we continue our first quarter exploration of hard cheeses, Manchego proves that age and craftsmanship create something truly extraordinary. From La Mancha with Love Manchego ha
Lindsay DiDonna
Feb 14 min read


January's Featured Cheese: Parmigiano-Reggiano – The King of Cheeses
Welcome to the first installment of our 2026 cheese journey! As we embark on Quarter 1's exploration of hard cheeses, there's no better place to start than with Parmigiano-Reggiano—often called the "King of Cheeses." This iconic Italian masterpiece represents everything we love about aged hard cheeses: complex flavor, rich history, and unparalleled versatility. A Legacy Written in Law True Parmigiano-Reggiano can only be produced in specific provinces of Italy: Parma, Reggio
Lindsay DiDonna
Jan 13 min read
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