Category: Food & Wine

Whole Foods Market Kicks Off ’12 Days of Cheese’ Promo 

These distinctive, single-source cheeses were chosen by Whole Foods Market’s global cheese buyer, Cathy Strange, with help from the company’s American Cheese Society’ Certified Cheese Professionals. These experts have been certified by the American Cheese Society for cheese storage and handling, nutrition, distribution, raw materials, the ripening process, the making process, and on categories and types of cheeses.

“Whether folks are putting together an elegant cheese board, hosting a brunch, or craving a nibble while curling up with a good book, these 12 selections will make delicious additions to any holiday tradition,” Strange said. “We’re thrilled to offer these exciting cheeses at a great value, so customers can enjoy these special items while stretching their dollar.”

The cheeses featured on each day include[ . . . ]

Full Story: Whole Foods Market Kicks Off ’12 Days of Cheese’ Promo – Cheese, Dairy & Deli – Gourmet Retailer Magazine | Gourmet Retailers | Specialty Retail | Specialty Food News and Research

This Caviar Hotspot From Paris is Hidden in TriBeCa

On a recent evening spent previewing a new downtown eatery, a crowd of jetset fashion folk packed into an all-but-hidden boîte inside Spring Place TriBeCa. It was not entirely new though, they knew the menu like the back of their hand.For the likes of former Brioni designer Justin O’Shea, models Anja Rubik & Constance Jablonski, Princess Deena Abdelaziz of Saudi Arabia, and artist Tom Sachs and wife Sarah Hoover, all of whom were spotted on the opening night, Caviar Kaspia is the site of many a fashion dinner while abroad in Paris, and now it has finally arrived stateside [ . . .  ]

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The president’s diet and what it says about America

President-elect Donald Trump has been known to favor Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s and the taco bowls that are whipped up in Trump Tower’s kitchen.“But he’s not the first one to like McDonald’s and Burger King and occasionally that wonderful Popeyes chicken,” said William Seale, a historian and journal editor with the White House Historical Association.

More: The president’s diet and what it says about America | WWLP.com

Why is cheese such a big deal?

As the French protect a precious gastronomic cultural heritage, picking your favourite cheese is all about sampling and tasting authenticity.

“Any French cheese is the result of a unique interaction between the environment, animals and human farming practices; that means a cheese originating from a particular area in France could only ever have been made in that place.

“And, you know, we French are a little bit proud of ourselves. We want to preserve our legacies.”

Read More at Source: Why is cheese such a big deal? – Khaleej Times

The Cheese Nun

Mother Noella, of the Abbey of Regina Laudis, practices the sacred art of cheesemaking

“I didn’t even know cows before I came here,” she continued. “When you join an abbey, you get to try many things you never would have done. And I happened to fall in love with a cow named Sheba, and then learned to make cheese.” […]

Source: The Cheese Nun – CBS News