Hello, lover! I’m Madame Fromage, a.k.a Tenaya Darlington — cheese educator, author and creator.

My cheese life started in 2009 when I vowed to eat all 350 cheeses in my local cheese shop ( Di Bruno Bros. ) and blog about it under the pseudonym Madame Fromage. What started as a project to self-educate myself about cheese & pairings became a whey of life. And my first cheese book in 2013: Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese.

After that, I started writing about cheese for Culture, Fermentation, Cooking Light, Edible Philly, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I also began co-hosting tours with Cheese Journeys, a cheese-centric travel company that offers back-door access to makers’ homes, creameries, and magnificent caves around Europe.

In 2023, Workman published my latest book, Madame Fromage’s Adventures in Cheese.

I love teaching cheese workshops and helping people find the hunks of their dreams. Over the years, I’ve taught cheese classes in shops, spas, restaurants, cafés, parks, festivals, design firms, and even on a boat. I’ve also got a yen for cocktails (hence, my brother André Darlington and I co-authored 4 books on the subject), and I revel in introducing people to the magic of cheese happy hour — ever tried an Old Fashioned with an Alpine cheese?

By day, you can find me on the faculty at Saint Joseph’s University, where I teach Food Writing. By night, you’ll find me online, sharing videos & tips on Instagram (@mmefromage). I do a few paid sponsorships, along with creating my own content. This year, I am living in France for the entire year of 2026 in order to improve my French and my knowledge of French cheeses!

Looking for a cheese adventure? Join me for a tour or sign up for my Substack Newsletter!