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Hello Gorgeous

Pull up a seat & let me
pour you a drink.

Hi, I’m Cortney—better known as Cheese Gal. I’m a mom of two, cookbook author, food and lifestyle creator, professional oversharer, and firm believer that an ordinary Tuesday is reason enough to make something delicious. Around here, you’ll find the recipes I actually make, the cocktails I actually drink, and all my favorite ways to make everyday life feel a little more fabulous—without making it complicated. Think caviar on saltines, very dirty martinis, and hosting without losing your mind. I’m so glad you’re here!

Not Just Food

Travel & Lifestyle

Travel, home, and the good stuff in between

All Travel & Lifestyle

  • Cheese Gal Salt Cellar
  • Cheese Gal 2-Piece Butter House
  • Cheese Gal Small Platter
  • Cheese Gal Wine Chiller
  • Cheese Gal Fluted Dip Bowl
  • Agolde Ren High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
  • Coco Sport Cardigan – Black
  • Lucia short in faux leather
  • Berkeley small shoulder bag in suede
  • BEIS | The Backpack – Black
  • QUINCE | Women’s Baby Alpaca-Wool Diamond Stitch Crew Neck Alpaca Sweater
  • ANTHROPOLOGIE | The Estela Sheer Printed Blouse
  • DOLCE VITA | Reyes Ballet Flats – Ivory Leather
  • J.CREW | Garçon Classic Shirt In Cotton Poplin
  • MADEWELL | The Rilee Denim Midi Skirt
  • SEZANE | BETTY CARDIGAN
  • JORDAN SAMUEL SKIN | Hydrate The Mist
  • RARE BEAUTY | Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist
  • SAIE | Supersuede Baked Powder Blush
  • CHUNKS | Medium Checker Hair Claw Clip – Clear
  • ILIA BEAUTY | True Skin Serum Foundation
  • JORDAN SAMUEL SKIN | The After Show Treatment Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
  • Goldia Concrete Dining Table
  • Japi Sandstone Rustic Cask Outdoor Planter

Cult Classic

Dirty Like the Cumberland Martini

If you were here FIVE years ago (omg), you remember the journey. The deep dive into martini perfection. The R&D. The hand-stuffed blue cheese olives. And now? We’ve got it. A martini so icy you could skate across the top, so dirty it resembles the Cumberland River, perfectly briny, and smooth enough to make you question every martini you’ve had before it. You’ll never need another recipe.

Let’s get shaking