French Cheese can add a European Touch to your Entertaining
April 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
France is certainly in the forefront of cheese manufacturing, with over 500 varieties of cheeses that are made in this region alone! While many of these cheeses are of the soft variety, French cheeses can actually be a healthy alternative to some of the cheese favorites that are frequently served in the United States. 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 »
Get the Party Started with Cheese Fondue
March 22nd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Fondue is originally a French word, which comes from “fonder,” meaning “to melt”. Cheese fondue was a very popular practice back in the 1970’s, but is also a fad that never really died because it is also a delicious one. Here is how you can get your party started with cheese fondue, and also how to make other goodies with the same pot. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding Little Known Facts about Cheese
March 22nd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Cheese fans all over the world love this food for its taste and texture, appreciating the huge number of varieties from cheddar to Gouda. However, many cheese connoisseurs are unaware of many of the interesting cheese facts that accompany their favorite food. They enjoy the flavor and fullness of this food, without appreciating the cheese’s rich history or the work and time that goes into the production process. One valuable source of information for cheese facts for the various types and brands is the Internet. Company websites for different cheeses often include interesting information and tidbits that they think will interest their customers.
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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 »
