Cheesemakers in the US are determined to show their counterparts across the pond they're worthy contenders. Americans cleaned up with a record amount of awards at the recent World Cheese Awards in the UK, but only a small amount of US cheeses are currently being exported to Great Britain and beyond. Artisan Cheese Exchange is determined to change that.
Neal's Yard Dairy...
Who doesn't love a good fritter? Add salty, tangy feta cheese, a cumin-spiced yogurt for dipping, and beautiful pomegranate seeds to adorn the dish, and you've got one photo-worthy appetizer or snack.
In a December that is to the gills with buttery cookies, decadent cheese plates, stiff drinks and rich roasts, they might even be a little island of moderation, as decked out with tiny red bulbs as the nearest windowsill.
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It's flu season, so you know what that means: head down to you your local liquor store and stock up on your favorite craft beer! A new study has declared a key ingredient in beer effective in preventing winter colds and illnesses. Oh, and it's only effective when consumed in large quantities, so don't feel guilty about that bill you racked up at the bar last weekend. Cheers!
A chemical compound in hops, the plant brewers use to give beer its bitter taste, provides an...
When selecting gifts for loved ones, many don't consider cheese. Perishable as it may be, the key is simply to select a cheese that can withstand several hours outside the fridge. Case in point: Epoisses. Once the refrigeration problem is solved, cheese instantly becomes a unique, luxurious gift, complete with its own wrapping paper!
But Epoisses comes contained in its wooden box, wrapped in plastic (unless the cheese store takes it off), and if you...
If you're like many Americans (or interested in American politics), you're dreading the approach of the fiscal cliff. However, dairy farmers have their own cliff to worry about. The federal farm bill is yet another item stuck in congress, as it's due to reset shortly. Crop farmers are still protected by insurance and other programs through the planting season, but dairy farmers have been left without a safety net as prices drop.
In a cramped barn in northern New York state...
No, no, for Burger King Chile, a simple cheeseburger is not enough. Behold: The "Cheesy Burger." This sandwich seems to have the makings of a regular burger: beef patty, veggies, bun...and a deep-fried slab of cheese?
There doesn't seem to be a ton written about the Cheesy Burger, other than that it's a returning offering -- pictures online dating to 2011 suggest that it made its first appearance that year.
We did, however, find a review written by a blogger from...
When one thinks of a cheeseplate, a smattering of wedges, slices, and accompaniments comes to mind, and usually, this is true. But don't head over to Colicchio & Sons expecting the same.
When the cheese plate arrived, I saw that it had gone all Dr. Seuss on me. There were shiny yellow orbs with bonsai stalks shooting out of them. There was a campfire treat...
Right now, most of us are thinking just of getting through the holiday period---and rightfully so! It’s enough to make sure that customized baskets, holiday platters, and party-ready customers are well cared for and leave with their purchases rung up correctly. And though adrenaline is high and the calmness of January 2nd dangles like a carrot in the forbidden recesses of our mind, there is a...
In the past, many American cheesemakers didn't know what the word "affinage" meant. Today, it's revered as an absolute art, and Cheese Underground has ventured to Roelli Cheese of Wisconsin to view their caves.
Built into bedrock with 10-foot concrete walls, the modern Roelli Aging Cellars are 60-by-45-ft and 90 percent below grade. The cellar is made up of three distinct curing rooms, each designed for Chris' different...
Topping a pizza with a curd other than mozzarella can make it instantly intriguing. In this recipe, funky Taleggio tops the crispy pie, flecked with spicy raddicchio and savory rosemary. Pizza night just joined your work week.
This makes a very crisp style pizza. Use fontina if you can’t find taleggio.
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