Location: Rye, NY United States
Known to some as “The Cheese Lady,” Margaret Cicogna is renowned for her knowledge of cheese, particularly Italian cheese. She got her start in the industry after her cousin, who was a producer of Gorgonzola in Italy, persuaded her to help out by promoting and presenting specialty cheeses. Ms. Cicogna soon became passionate about the topic; Gorgonzola from Italy is different from anywhere else in the world because it is so smooth and creamy. Her work led to the import of many specialty cheeses into the U.S. market, many of which can still be found today.


