The caller wanted to know if one needed to be a full-fledged cheese professional to join the American Cheese Society. He was so sincere. Rather than politely explain he had the wrong number, I decided to investigate the matter for him.

I am pleased to report that one does not need to be a cheese professional to join the American Cheese Society. In fact, one does not even need to be a cheese apprentice, one may merely be a cheese Enthusiast, to join the ranks of these (presumably) fine and dedicated dairy folk.

I would like self-restraint points for not doing any of the following: mocking the caller, telling the caller he had the wrong number and hanging up, and last, but possibly most importantly, not secretly signing up anyone I know to the American Cheese Society. (and don’t you people be getting any ideas yourselves)