This product looks like the classic blue sponge we've all used, but its plastic-based scrubbing side has ripples. These ripples added texture, which helped nudge off cooked-on food. This sponge was absorbent and durable, and it looked surprisingly clean at the end of testing. It was also our preferred size: thick enough to hold comfortably but small enough to maneuver in tight spaces.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose sponge with acrylic and polyurethane scrubbing surfaceThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.25 x 2.5 inWater Absorbed: 87.75 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $9.99 for pack of 6 ($1.67 per sponge)
This product looks like the classic blue sponge we've all used, but its plastic-based scrubbing side has ripples. These ripples added texture, which helped nudge off cooked-on food. This sponge was absorbent and durable, and it looked surprisingly clean at the end of testing. It was also our preferred size: thick enough to hold comfortably but small enough to maneuver in tight spaces.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose sponge with acrylic and polyurethane scrubbing surfaceThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.25 x 2.5 inWater Absorbed: 87.75 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $9.99 for pack of 6 ($1.67 per sponge)
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What You Need to Know
We were in the test kitchen, making scrambled eggs without oil or butter in stainless-steel skillets over high heat. The eggs stuck to the pans and made terrible messes. The test cooks working around us kept shaking their heads, no doubt wondering why we hadn’t switched to nonstick pans or tossed pats of butter into the skillets. We just smiled and ignored them.
We wanted those eggs to stick to the pans. We’d just started working on a review of kitchen sponges and needed to use them for some challenging cleaning tasks. As anyone who’s ever goofed up their scrambled eggs knows, getting these skillets clean would be tough.
What We Tested
Several major brands had multiple options for all-purpose sponges, so we conducted a two-step preliminary test: cleaning onions and sticky, cooked-on barbecue sauce off skillets and washing delicate wine glasses. We eliminated the lowest performer from each brand. Our final 10 sponges varied considerably in price, from about $0.70 to about $6.00 per sponge, and came in a wide variety of designs and materials.
How We Tested
We expect a lot from a kitchen sponge and tested accordingly, using them to clean nonstick, traditional, and cast-iron skillets containing a variety of cooked-on foods; mixing bowls with sticky biscuit dough; stained carving boards; cheese-smeared box graters; dirty chef’s knives; fragile wine glasses; and small measuring spoons. Throughout testing, we controlled both the water temperature and the amount of soap used. Finally, we purchased three additional copies of each sponge and sent them home with staffers to use in their kitchens for several weeks.
To test the sponges, we made scrambled eggs with no oil so the eggs would stick to the skillets. We then washed the skillets with the sponges. Some sponges were effective, but others never got the job done.
Some sponges were ineffective and sometimes downright unpleasant to use. But many performed well, and several really impressed us. Our favorites were more versatile, stayed cleaner longer, and made quicker work of tough messes, such as those pesky stuck-on scrambled eggs.
No Two Sponges Were the Same
When we think of a kitchen sponge, most of us picture a blue or yellow rectangle with slightly rough, textured material on one side. We had a sponge like that in our lineup, as well as a few others that were a similar size and shape, but many of the sponges were very different. We grouped them into three main styles.
First, there were those familiar sponges made of fairly soft, flexible material with an abrasive pad on one side. The gentle parts of these sponges were made from either foam or cellulose (see “Does Material Impact Performance?”). The second category consisted of sponges with soft foam cores encased in semiabrasive fabrics. We also had two outliers. One sponge was made entirely of silicone and covered with tiny bristles on two sides. The other was made of a special kind of foam. It was disk-shaped—a little taller and thicker than a hockey puck—with cutouts forming two eyes and a smiling mouth (to wipe silverware clean) plus ridged “hair” for scrubbing.
To our surprise, neither material nor design were important factors in a sponge’s performance. We found sponges we liked across a range of materials and styles. So what mattered most?
The Many Styles of Scrubbing Surface
We zeroed in on the abrasive scrubbing surfaces of each sponge. The sole silicone sponge really struggled with cleaning. Its soft, flimsy bristles slid over food instead of scraping it up. The soft fabric wrapped around another sponge was similarly ineffective. It became soggy and matted, resembling the fur on a wet teddy bear. If we scrubbed with that fabric, the soft fibers became slick with eggs or barbecue sauce or whatever food we were scrubbing, so the sponge just slipped around the skillet.
The other eight sponges had better, more effective scrubbing surfaces. Two sponges had abrasive pads that looked fairly flat and smooth from a distance but were actually made from swirls of fibers that had been glued together. It didn’t matter if those fibers were plant-based or plastic. With a little effort, both sloughed off cooked-on food and grime. Our favorite sponges had coarser, more visibly textured surfaces that made cleaning even easier. Two had fibers formed into loops or woven into netting, which acted like mini scrapers. The others had wide ridges, much like those of a grill pan, or were covered with bumps and valleys resembling an egg crate mattress pad. Overall, sponges with abrasive surfaces and extra texture added some force to each scrub, helping us loosen food and nudge it off cookware.
Stick to Midsize, Rectangular Sponges
Next, we looked at the size and shape of the sponges. The smallest sponges, though precise and agile, compressed under our fingers when we pressed down hard. We liked sponges that were thick enough to put some distance between us and whatever we were cleaning but also small enough to feel maneuverable. Meanwhile, bigger, puffier sponges were hard to squeeze into wine glasses or tiny measuring spoons. The most versatile sponges were midsize, roughly 4.25 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, and 1 inch thick.
We also had a quibble with the one round sponge, the Scrub Daddy. We struggled to wrap the springy, disk-shaped sponge around the blade of our chef’s knife and to tuck it into tight spaces. Although this sponge was great with cookware and big pieces of equipment, it just wasn’t versatile enough to be an all-purpose sponge.
Testing Absorbency
Many people use their sponges to clean up spills on their countertops, so we also tested how much liquid the sponges could soak up. Water streamed off the silicone sponge: It absorbed less than 4 grams, hardly enough to make an impact on a big spill. One foam sponge was only a little bit better, absorbing about 18 grams. Interestingly, there wasn’t a correlation between absorbency and material. The rest of the sponges absorbed significantly more water, with the most absorbent sponge soaking up more than 105 grams of liquid.
We preferred sponges that were easy to wring out and dried quickly. To see if some were drippier than others, we submerged the sponges in water, wrung them out, and then placed them on skewers above small bowls so we could monitor how much water accumulated.
You Can’t Clean with a Dirty Sponge
By the end of testing, some of the sponges looked downright dirty. One fabric-wrapped sponge trapped food and never recovered from the dough test. The fibers became so matted and gunky that the fabric resembled carpet into which gum had been trampled. Food stuck to the silicone sponge despite its “stay clean” promise; no matter how we picked at or bent the sponge, those stubborn bits of food remained embedded between its bristles. Two other sponges struggled with cleaning biscuit dough. Their fairly flat woven fibers trapped dough, and when we tried to pluck off the residue, the fibers became pilled and grubby. The other sponges sometimes trapped food temporarily but were easier to rinse clean.
We also noticed some wear and tear. The netting on one sponge tore. The smiling mouth of the Scrub Daddy ripped on one side. And big patches of bristles were missing from the silicone sponge; they had been accidentally sliced right off when we were cleaning sharp knives. All the sponges were at least a little stained or discolored by the end of testing, but we think that’s to be expected.
The Best Kitchen Sponge: O Cedar Scrunge Multi Use Scrubber Sponge
Which kitchen sponge should you buy? The O-Cedar Scrunge Multi-Use Scrubber Sponge impressed us throughout testing. It looks like a traditional, flat sponge—but it’s better. Its scrubbing surface is heavily textured and gritty, so it’s especially effective at dislodging cooked-on food and grease. The surface is covered with bumps and valleys, which made our scrubbing even more efficient. The Scrunge was also one of the more absorbent sponges we tested, which makes it handy for cleaning counters or wiping up spills. Our new favorite was durable and easy to rinse clean, even of sticky biscuit dough. Whether you regularly cook elaborate meals and produce a pile of hard-to-clean kitchen equipment or you just need to wash a coffee mug every morning, we recommend it.
The Tests:
Scramble eggs in a traditional skillet with no oil, then scrub skillet
Sauté onions and deliberately burn sugar-based barbecue sauce in a traditional skillet, then scrub skillet
Sear burgers (made with 85 percent lean ground beef for maximum hard-to-clean fat) in a cast-iron skillet, then scrub skillet
Prepare sticky biscuit dough in mixing bowl, then scrub bowl
Scrub a stained carving board and chef’s knife that were used to mince chipotle chile in adobo sauce
Clean a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon
Clean a fragile wine glass
Clean a box grater that was used to grate cheddar cheese
Measure thickness, dimensions, and weight of each sponge
Calculate amount of water each sponge can absorb
Have 24 testers use sponges at home, then provide feedback
Compare used sponges to new sponges
How We Rated:
Cleaning Ability: We rated how effectively sponges removed cooked-on foods from skillets and sticky doughs from mixing bowls. We docked points from sponges if they couldn't effectively clean cookware and bakeware.
Versatility: Sponges rated highest if they were flexible and maneuverable when cleaning a variety of kitchen equipment. We downgraded products that were too rigid or too thick.
Comfort: Our favorite sponges were large and substantial enough for us to grip comfortably when scrubbing hard. Lower-ranked sponges were thin or shrunk down to a small size when saturated with water or squeezed.
Durability and Cleanup: We used four copies of each sponge in the test kitchen or in home kitchens. We compared the used copies to a new copy. If sponges tore, disintegrated, or became badly stained, we docked points. We also preferred sponges that were easy to rinse clean, didn't trap food residue, and resisted odors.
Abrasive surface is textured, with ridges, bumps, woven fibers, or loops that lift up cooked-on, gummy, and sticky foods from an assortment of kitchen equipment
Soft, thick design is comfortable to grip and squeeze
Maneuverable in narrow or small spaces
Can absorb at least 45 grams of water
Easily rinses clean
Resists stains
Doesn’t disintegrate, tear, or fall apart with moderate use
Resists odors
FAQs
Does it matter if you wring out a sponge after you use it? What's the best way to disinfect a sponge? We consulted with kitchen safety experts and conducted an experiment with a local lab to find out. Check out our guide to cleaning a kitchen sponge for more details.
This product looks like the classic blue sponge we've all used, but its plastic-based scrubbing side has ripples. These ripples added texture, which helped nudge off cooked-on food. This sponge was absorbent and durable, and it looked surprisingly clean at the end of testing. It was also our preferred size: thick enough to hold comfortably but small enough to maneuver in tight spaces.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose sponge with acrylic and polyurethane scrubbing surfaceThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.25 x 2.5 inWater Absorbed: 87.75 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $9.99 for pack of 6 ($1.67 per sponge)
This product looks like the classic blue sponge we've all used, but its plastic-based scrubbing side has ripples. These ripples added texture, which helped nudge off cooked-on food. This sponge was absorbent and durable, and it looked surprisingly clean at the end of testing. It was also our preferred size: thick enough to hold comfortably but small enough to maneuver in tight spaces.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose sponge with acrylic and polyurethane scrubbing surfaceThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.25 x 2.5 inWater Absorbed: 87.75 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $9.99 for pack of 6 ($1.67 per sponge)
Recommended
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Twist Loofah Scrubber Sponge
Instead of a plastic-based abrasive, this sponge's loofah scrubber is made from a dried plant. The loofah fibers trapped some food in our tests, but we found that we could remove it with a little effort. The white cellulose portion of the sponge remained impressively clean and fluffy even after weeks of use. This product is a bit bulky but quite absorbent.
Model Number: 278476Materials: Cellulose sponge with natural loofah scrubbing surfaceThickness: 0.75 inDimensions: 4.5 x 2.75 inWater Absorbed: 88.88 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $4.49 for pack of 2 ($2.25 per sponge)
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Instead of a plastic-based abrasive, this sponge's loofah scrubber is made from a dried plant. The loofah fibers trapped some food in our tests, but we found that we could remove it with a little effort. The white cellulose portion of the sponge remained impressively clean and fluffy even after weeks of use. This product is a bit bulky but quite absorbent.
Model Number: 278476Materials: Cellulose sponge with natural loofah scrubbing surfaceThickness: 0.75 inDimensions: 4.5 x 2.75 inWater Absorbed: 88.88 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $4.49 for pack of 2 ($2.25 per sponge)
Made of a foam core surrounded by many small sparkly plastic loops, this sponge was great for scrubbing; each of the loops acted like a mini scraper. One of the thickest and bulkiest in our lineup, this sponge was a tight squeeze for wine glasses but soft enough to compress for other small tasks. Although it trapped some food in its loops, we could remove it. The surface became discolored after we cleaned greasy skillets.
Model Number: 8511305Materials: Polypropylene sponge surrounded by polyethylene terephthalate scrubbing materialThickness: 1.25 inDimensions: 4.25 x 3.25 inWater Absorbed: 64.91 gDishwasher-Safe: Yes (top rack only)Price at Time of Testing: $3.99 for pack of 2 ($2.00 per sponge)
Made of a foam core surrounded by many small sparkly plastic loops, this sponge was great for scrubbing; each of the loops acted like a mini scraper. One of the thickest and bulkiest in our lineup, this sponge was a tight squeeze for wine glasses but soft enough to compress for other small tasks. Although it trapped some food in its loops, we could remove it. The surface became discolored after we cleaned greasy skillets.
Model Number: 8511305Materials: Polypropylene sponge surrounded by polyethylene terephthalate scrubbing materialThickness: 1.25 inDimensions: 4.25 x 3.25 inWater Absorbed: 64.91 gDishwasher-Safe: Yes (top rack only)Price at Time of Testing: $3.99 for pack of 2 ($2.00 per sponge)
We've all used this iconic blue sponge before, and it performed well enough until the sticky dough test. Its abrasive surface became dotted with little balls of dough that were nearly impossible to pick off, and when we did remove them, the sponge looked grubby. That said, it was absorbent and otherwise resisted stains. It's still a good sponge, but the scrubbing surfaces on the other sponges in our lineup were easier to rinse clean.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose with scrubbing fibers and resin binderThickness: 0.88 inDimensions: 4.5 x 2.75 inWater Absorbed: 86.5 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $5.48 for pack of 6 ($0.91 per sponge)
We've all used this iconic blue sponge before, and it performed well enough until the sticky dough test. Its abrasive surface became dotted with little balls of dough that were nearly impossible to pick off, and when we did remove them, the sponge looked grubby. That said, it was absorbent and otherwise resisted stains. It's still a good sponge, but the scrubbing surfaces on the other sponges in our lineup were easier to rinse clean.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose with scrubbing fibers and resin binderThickness: 0.88 inDimensions: 4.5 x 2.75 inWater Absorbed: 86.5 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $5.48 for pack of 6 ($0.91 per sponge)
Made famous by its appearance on the reality show Shark Tank, this bright-yellow smiley-face foam sponge stays rigid in cold water and softens in hot water. It scrubbed well at both temperatures, but in hot water, it compressed down so much that it wasn't as comfortable to use. This sponge was surprisingly absorbent but not very versatile; it had a hard time folding around chef's knives and getting into wine glasses. It tore during testing.
Model Number: Material: FlexTexture (a proprietary foam)Thickness: 1.5 inDimensions: 3.75-in diameterWater Absorbed: 94.69 gDishwasher-Safe: Yes (top rack only)Price at Time of Testing: $14.99 for pack of 4 ($3.75 per sponge)
Made famous by its appearance on the reality show Shark Tank, this bright-yellow smiley-face foam sponge stays rigid in cold water and softens in hot water. It scrubbed well at both temperatures, but in hot water, it compressed down so much that it wasn't as comfortable to use. This sponge was surprisingly absorbent but not very versatile; it had a hard time folding around chef's knives and getting into wine glasses. It tore during testing.
Model Number: Material: FlexTexture (a proprietary foam)Thickness: 1.5 inDimensions: 3.75-in diameterWater Absorbed: 94.69 gDishwasher-Safe: Yes (top rack only)Price at Time of Testing: $14.99 for pack of 4 ($3.75 per sponge)
Consisting of a foam core wrapped in netting, this thin sponge excelled at precise tasks. But for bigger projects, it sometimes felt a little small and left us wishing that we had more material between our fingertips and the equipment we were scrubbing. It wasn't very absorbent, so it's not a good choice for cleaning spills or wiping counters. It's not our top choice for an all-purpose sponge, but its precision won over some testers.
Model Number: SD4PMaterials: Foam sponge surrounded by fabric made from thread and thin filmThickness: 0.5 inDimensions: 4.5 x 2.75 inWater Absorbed: 18.81 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $8.37 for pack of 6 ($1.40 per sponge)
Consisting of a foam core wrapped in netting, this thin sponge excelled at precise tasks. But for bigger projects, it sometimes felt a little small and left us wishing that we had more material between our fingertips and the equipment we were scrubbing. It wasn't very absorbent, so it's not a good choice for cleaning spills or wiping counters. It's not our top choice for an all-purpose sponge, but its precision won over some testers.
Model Number: SD4PMaterials: Foam sponge surrounded by fabric made from thread and thin filmThickness: 0.5 inDimensions: 4.5 x 2.75 inWater Absorbed: 18.81 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $8.37 for pack of 6 ($1.40 per sponge)
Marketed as Scotch-Brite's eco-friendly sponge, this product is made with plant-based fibers that are a little less abrasive and sturdy than those of its sibling. It still cleaned up messes effectively. The one exception was the dough test; it became dotted with dough balls and never quite recovered. Over time, the cellulose base started to feel a little flimsy while other sponges remained sturdy. It was our most absorbent sponge, which made it great for wiping counters or cleaning up spills.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose sponge with plant-based scrubbing surfaceThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.63 x 2.88 inWater Absorbed: 105.13 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $4.39 for pack of 6 ($0.73 per sponge)
Marketed as Scotch-Brite's eco-friendly sponge, this product is made with plant-based fibers that are a little less abrasive and sturdy than those of its sibling. It still cleaned up messes effectively. The one exception was the dough test; it became dotted with dough balls and never quite recovered. Over time, the cellulose base started to feel a little flimsy while other sponges remained sturdy. It was our most absorbent sponge, which made it great for wiping counters or cleaning up spills.
Model Number: Materials: Cellulose sponge with plant-based scrubbing surfaceThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.63 x 2.88 inWater Absorbed: 105.13 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $4.39 for pack of 6 ($0.73 per sponge)
Not Recommended
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Kuhn Rikon Stay Clean Scrubber
The soft bristles on this silicone sponge tended to glide over food instead of scraping it off, so we had to work hard to clean kitchen equipment. The bristles also trapped food, and when we cleaned sharp equipment, they were sliced right off. The sponge wasn't absorbent either. Our one positive comment: Testers liked using it on glassware because its soft bristles felt very gentle.
Model Number: 20125Material: SiliconeThickness: 0.5 inDimensions: 5 x 3.25 inWater Absorbed: 3.84 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $6.00 per sponge
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The soft bristles on this silicone sponge tended to glide over food instead of scraping it off, so we had to work hard to clean kitchen equipment. The bristles also trapped food, and when we cleaned sharp equipment, they were sliced right off. The sponge wasn't absorbent either. Our one positive comment: Testers liked using it on glassware because its soft bristles felt very gentle.
Model Number: 20125Material: SiliconeThickness: 0.5 inDimensions: 5 x 3.25 inWater Absorbed: 3.84 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $6.00 per sponge
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Life Miracle Nano Sponge
With a foam core enclosed in two kinds of fabric, this sponge more closely resembles a pillowcase or teddy bear than it does a sponge. It became soggy and matted when wet, and it got worse when we cleaned sticky sauces or dough. The fibers clumped together. It also became stained during testing and was a little large to comfortably squeeze into small or fragile items.
Model Number: Materials: Polyurethane foam surrounded by Nanolon, a proprietary fiberThickness: 1 inDimensions: 5 x 3.75 inWater Absorbed: 79.47 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $8.99 for pack of 2 ($4.50 per sponge)
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With a foam core enclosed in two kinds of fabric, this sponge more closely resembles a pillowcase or teddy bear than it does a sponge. It became soggy and matted when wet, and it got worse when we cleaned sticky sauces or dough. The fibers clumped together. It also became stained during testing and was a little large to comfortably squeeze into small or fragile items.
Model Number: Materials: Polyurethane foam surrounded by Nanolon, a proprietary fiberThickness: 1 inDimensions: 5 x 3.75 inWater Absorbed: 79.47 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $8.99 for pack of 2 ($4.50 per sponge)
discontinued
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Lysol Long Lasting Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge
This sponge varies from a traditional double-sided sponge in two ways: Its base is foam, not cellulose, and the abrasive side has ridges. We liked the ridges because they added a little extra force to each pass of the sponge. This sponge cleaned tough messes effectively and was maneuverable in small spaces. The foam became nicked during testing and had to be squeezed and rinsed repeatedly to get all the suds out. At the time of publication, this sponge was being rebranded as the Quickie Long Lasting Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge. The manufacturer told us there were no other changes being made to the sponge.
Model Number: 2051878Materials: Poly foam with nonscratch coatingThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.25 x 2.5 inWater Absorbed: 46.48 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $6.99 for pack of 6 ($1.17 per sponge)
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Durability and Cleanup
This sponge varies from a traditional double-sided sponge in two ways: Its base is foam, not cellulose, and the abrasive side has ridges. We liked the ridges because they added a little extra force to each pass of the sponge. This sponge cleaned tough messes effectively and was maneuverable in small spaces. The foam became nicked during testing and had to be squeezed and rinsed repeatedly to get all the suds out. At the time of publication, this sponge was being rebranded as the Quickie Long Lasting Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge. The manufacturer told us there were no other changes being made to the sponge.
Model Number: 2051878Materials: Poly foam with nonscratch coatingThickness: 1 inDimensions: 4.25 x 2.5 inWater Absorbed: 46.48 gDishwasher-Safe: YesPrice at Time of Testing: $6.99 for pack of 6 ($1.17 per sponge)
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Kate is the editorial director for ATK Reviews. She's a culinary school graduate and former line cook and cheesemonger.
Kate Shannon Levine is the editorial director for ATK Reviews. She’s covered a wide variety of topics at America’s Test Kitchen, but she especially loves writing about cheese, pantry staples such as anchovies and kosher salt, and cleaning products. One of her proudest accomplishments is finding a life-changing kitchen sponge (really) and proving once and for all that it's a bad idea to leave a soggy sponge in the bottom of your sink. Prior to joining America’s Test Kitchen, she attended Boston University’s culinary program and worked as both a line cook and a cheesemonger.