When it comes to cheese, it can feel like Western Europe has all the fun, but there are gorgeous cheeses made all across Europe, including in its Northern countries. In this class, Courtney Johnson, winner of the US cheesemonger championships and co-owner of Street Cheese, explores lesser-known cheeses from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Germany, explaining why cheeses from these countries are harder to come by. The class will taste through a selection of 9 Northern European cheeses, each paired with an accompaniment intended to enhance it. We will learn how to taste and talk about cheese, and we will also discuss the geographic and cultural impacts on cheesemaking in the Northern European countries.

Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.