British cheese exists in its own category. And by that we don’t just mean any cheese made in the UK, but rather the traditional territorial styles that originated there. They are often fondly dubbed The Crumblies, (specifically Cheshire, Caerphilly, Wensleydale, and Lancashire,) thanks to their …
Hi, I’m Jennifer Tolliver. and I’m excited to share my latest adventure with you. Welcome to the Crumb & Rind journey!
It’s been quite a journey already! Before all this, I was a lawyer, a Navy linguist, a stay-at-home mom, a bartender, a farmer, a baker, a cheesemaker at Boxcarr Handmade Cheese, a cidery sales rep, and a farmers market vendor. In meantime, I studied mushroom cultivation, permaculture, foraging, and completed the 12 week course at Ballymaloe Cookery School. These days, I am behind the cheese counter at Formaggio Kitchen, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Joining Crumb & Rind is the natural next chapter in a life built around curiosity, connection, and craft. As a matter of fact, I have always wanted to combine all of my interests, and share it with others. Nowadays, I am excited to plan classes that revolve around yummy snacks, but weave in science, history, art & crafts, literature, magic, and a bit of mischief.
As far as food people go, I am and will always be a bit of a novice. I am not someone who was born being able to pick out flavors in a wine or cheese. In fact, it’s where I struggle the most. Sometimes the food world can be very intimidating, and I hope to make it less so. As a young mom, whether I was a student or busy working, I mostly cooked the same few dishes for my kids, with varying success. I’ve improved, but I very much relate to the weeknight cooks out there. But I have always loved good, wholesome food.
Cheese isn’t just food, it’s human resilience and pleasure combined. During every class I teach, I pay homage to those who came before. I believe in cheese boards that honor the makers and farmers behind each wheel. I love their history and culture, and in giving people somewhere to taste something real.
If you’d like to learn more, take a class, or talk about just about anything, I’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch!
We wish to welcome you to Crumb & Rind! We host classes and seasonal feasts, pairing artisan cheese with everything from tarot to textile arts. Jennifer, our traveling lecturer, storyteller, and sharer of snacks would love to put together a thoughtful spread of cheese, charcuterie, …
