Central Wedge Cheese Shop

09/11/2026

A good fall cheese board can start with three things: a cheese with personality, something crisp, and something sweet. Try Pennsylvania cheddar on a slice of apple, then drizzled with local honey.

I added one of our bourbon candied pecans for fall flavor but you can add a cracker—and stop there if that is enough for you.

You do not need twelve ingredients to make the table feel special. Bring us your budget and the number of people you are feeding, and we will help you build the right amount.

Visit this weekend for a simple fall pairing!

09/10/2026

Confession from my side of the counter: I have not loved every cheese at first taste.

Lady Slipper from Valley Milkhouse was one of them. I trusted the cheesemakers, but the cheese seemed almost too simple. What was I missing?

So I stopped trying to explain it and started listening to customers taste it. They LOVED it—and their descriptions helped me appreciate what I’d overlooked.

How do I describe it now? Like asiago and colby had a baby. 😂 Creamy colby flavor, an asiago-inspired sharpness, and a delicate apple finish.

Even the person behind the cheese counter is still discovering what she likes.

Taste is not a test. You’re allowed to love something immediately, change your mind, or decide it isn’t for you.

Come taste something you’re curious about. I’d love to hear what YOU notice. 🧀

09/08/2026

You do not have to know cheese to shop at Central Wedge. You do not need the right vocabulary, a memorized list of regions, or a confident answer when we ask what you like.

Tell us what you are serving, who it is for, and one cheese you have enjoyed before. We will ask a few useful questions, offer a taste when we can, and help you choose without making you feel tested.

Good cheese should be interesting—not intimidating. Come in and let us help you choose your next favorite cheese!

09/01/2026

**New Cheeses**

Maple Cheddar & Smoked Maple Cheddar

Kendra of Jubilee Heritage Cheese was kind enough to make these two special cheeses at our request, and we are very happy she did.

Both start with the sweet cream flavor that makes Jubilee Heritage’s cheddar so wonderful, then delivers the rich, warm sweetness of maple syrup for a cheese that tastes like autumn in Pennsylvania. The Maple Cheddar is smooth, slightly sweet, and unmistakably maple, while the Smoked Maple Cheddar adds a gentle layer of savory smokiness that makes the experience feel even richer.

How should you eat it? Try it as a breakfast cheese! Pair either one with a warm english muffin and egg and let your morning get considerably cheesier. 🧀🍁

08/28/2026

What if your next cheese knife was one you made yourself? 🧀🔪

Join us September 12 for a hands-on cheese knife-making experience where you’ll work with your own hands to create a one-of-a-kind knife you’ll actually use and treasure.

No woodworking experience necessary, just a willingness to get a little creative, learn something new, and leave with a beautiful piece made by YOU. We only have 6 spots left, so grab yours before this one is fully booked!

08/27/2026

Just look at this delicious cheese. 😍

08/17/2026

September is bringing some delicious reasons to eat Pennsylvania cheese 🧀🍷

✈️Ireland Cheese & Food Culture Tour Info Night
Dreaming about Ireland in July 2027? Join us for a FREE evening to learn more about the cheesemakers, the food, the culture, and what it’s like to experience Ireland through its dairy traditions. RSVP to [email protected].

🔪 Cheese Knife Making Class
Come make something beautiful for your cheese board! Learn the craft, make your own cheese knife, and leave with a tool you’ll actually want to use. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Friday, September 5th.

🍷 Wine & Cheese with Chef Grayson Bowman
An afternoon of thoughtful pairings, good food, and the delicious question of, "why does this work so well together?" Chef Grayson Bowman will guide us through an cheese-focused menu where cheese and wine get to be the main characters.

Three events. Three very different ways to gather, learn, taste, and celebrate good food. September is going to be a good one. 🧀❤️

08/14/2026

🧀 Have you ever dreamed of exploring Ireland through its food, farms, and cheesemakers?

You’re invited to an informational evening about our upcoming 8-day, 7-night Central Wedge Cheese & Food Culture Tour of Ireland from July 10 - 17, 2027!

This small-group adventure is designed for curious cheese lovers who want to go beyond sightseeing and experience Ireland through the people who make its incredible food. We’ll visit cheesemakers and chefs, spend time learning traditional foodways, and get our hands dirty with several hands-on experiences along the way.

Join us for the information evening to learn more! We’ll have an opportunity to discuss accommodations, transportation, the small-group format, trip costs, and what’s included.

Information Night:
📅 Wednesday September 2, 2026
🕐 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍Central Wedge Cheese Shop, 25 W High Street

RSVP requested. Link to RSVP will be posted in the comments!

07/30/2026

Grab an entry form when you visit us and discover what's happening in downtown Carlisle!

Now through August 15th, hunt for the Oompa Loompas that are hidden at 24 downtown locations. Map and entry form can be found in the comments, on our website and they are also available at each of the businesses listed. Happy Hunting!!!

07/22/2026

The road may have taken me away for a little while, but it led exactly where I wanted to be... meeting incredible cheesemakers, discovering new cheeses from Pennsylvania and beyond, eating great food, watching sunrises, and attending a cheese conference!🧀

This trip fueled my imagination, introduced me to awesome people, and reminded me just how special the artisan cheese community really is. I'm bringing that inspiration back to Central Wedge Cheese Shop, where the adventure continues.

The doors are open, the cheese case is full of great summer options, and I'd love to see you. Come visit and tell me what you've been up to while I was away!