The Story of Kraft Cheese
April 7th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
The Kraft food company began with the sale of cheese in 1903. Young J.L. Kraft began a wholesale cheese business in Chicago in 1903. He was always first in line so that he could select the finest and freshest cheeses available. The reputation of his cheeses became well-known to the local grocers who bought cheese from him. Read the rest of this entry »
Highlights of Cheese History
March 28th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
It’s no surprise that cheese has been around for a long time. With estimates ranging from 5,000 years to 10,000 years old, cheese is actually older than history. The most accepted version of its origin is that it was likely the way that already sour milk was preserved. Read the rest of this entry »
Cheese Graters offer plenty of Style and Function
March 26th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
No kitchen is complete without a cheese grater, which can provide a variety of functions and can come in a plethora of design options. While the convenience of packaged grated cheese found at the local market is unsurpassed, freshly grated cheese can provide the perfect topping for many salads, soups and pasta dishes. Cheese graters can also offer a variety of other functions, from grating nutmeg and carrots to creating a delicious zest from your favorite citrus fruit. The market is inundated with a variety of brands and designs of graters today, to meet the needs and preferences of professional and amateur chefs alike. But which grater is the best choice for you? The answer to this question will depend on a number of factors. Read the rest of this entry »
The Many Functions of a Cheesecloth
March 20th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Cheesecloth is a fabric designed out of loosely woven cotton fiber. It can come in a variety of grades, which indicates how open the weave of the fabric is. It was originally designed to help in the manufacturing of cheese by pressing the cheese curds together. The curds would be placed into the cheesecloth, where it would be molded by hand to create a ten pound ball that would be tied together. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, cheesecloth became a popular choice in fabric for shirts and blouses. Today, this fabric sees a variety of uses and functions, from cooking to crafts. It is a good product to have on hand in your home, since you never know when it might come in handy. Read the rest of this entry »
The Advantage of Adding Cheese to your Diet
March 20th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
We all have had cheese in one form or another, whether it was with pasta, pizza garnish or in the famous cheese sandwich. Most of us enjoy this rich, creamy food because it is very tasty as well as versatile. However, there is more than taste that cheese has to offer, and that is enhanced health when it is consumed on a regular basis. Read the rest of this entry »
Where The Love Of Cheddar Began
March 20th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Cheddar cheese is thought to have been produced since at least 1170; King Henry II purchased 10,420 pounds of cheddar cheese in that year and is the earliest written record. Cheddar cheese is produced in many countries including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the Republic of Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Read the rest of this entry »
