Philly Fromage Expert Emilia D’Albero Explains How to Live Your Best Cheese Life
December 30, 2025 | 1 min to read
South Philly’s own Emilia D’Albero recently became the first American ever to win a gold medal at the Cheesemonger Olympics in France. Here, she talks Cooper Sharp, living in Point Breeze, and the one huge mistake you’re making with your pecorino.
I was named after … my great-grandmother, who came over on the boat from Italy when she was a teenager.
My job is … spreading knowledge and passion for cheese. I handle sales and marketing for a company that sells cheese packaging and storage and tools.
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