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It’s all about the history, terroir, quality and flavor imparted in France. In 1962, French President Charles de Gaulle famously mused, “How can you govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?” While the point holds true, de Gaulle’s estimate was a lowball—France boasts closer to 1,600 varieties of
With a bevy of health benefits, both kefir and lassi have become more prevalent in the U.S. The yogurt aisle at the grocery stores has boomed in recent years, as people have discovered the many health benefits of this probiotic-rich food. But there’s other dairy products that are also making
Coast to coast, cheese producers step up during the coronavirus pandemic. In a heartwarming show of support for the country and Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, artisan cheesemakers and importers throughout the nation have stepped up in a myriad of ways. Small business is the life blood of food source
French butter’s higher butter fat lends to its unique flavor characteristics. Do the French really do butter better? For those looking at the amount of butterfat, this may be the case, as it’s the acidity and the butterfat content that is the biggest distinction between French and American butters. The
Cow’s milk, cheese cloth and lard—such a simple combination, but when combined with Murray’s dedication and passion for cheese, it becomes truly magical.
Coming to terms with the effect of COVID-19on cheese imports to the U.S. It’s difficult to find a historical parallel for the COVID-19 outbreak and its dramatic, wide-ranging impact on the cheese import industry. Adam Moskowitz, owner of Larkin Cold Storage in Long Island, NY, offers the possibilities of World
A cheese that reflects its impressive history. Pienza is one of Tuscany’s most enchanting towns. Its only 2,000 inhabitants have the privilege of living in an ancient environment full of history that was admitted to the prestigious UNESCO list of world inheritance places in 1996. But the wonder doesn’t stop
The sought after fungi takes cheese to unique heights. When we think of luxurious food ingredients, few carry the mystique, or command the price tag, of truffles. The fungi, not the chocolates.
Austrian cheese has become more recognized and revered in the U.S.
A new type of marketplace is a showcase for company’s cheese. Like an aged Cheddar…complex, alluring and downright delicious—Cowgirl Creamery continues to evolve, championing a community of makers, preserving their environs and celebrating the 20th anniversary of their number one seller, Mt Tam.
The opportunities and challenges of the specialty cheese e-commerce market. Dorothy’s Cheese has partisans across the United States who can purchase its Comeback Cow and Keep Dreaming cheeses at a variety of stores where the brands are available. Sometimes, however, the stores aren’t within driving distance of potential customers, so
This specialty from northern Italy has characteristics all its own. Where prosciutto is concerned, region plays a big part in the dry cured ham’s characteristics and flavor. Prosciutto di San Daniele, which comes from the northern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, rich flavor, just the right
