Tag: cheese

Diversification Farmer of the Year

Dairy farmers Jonny and Dulcie Crickmore were struggling to make a profit when prices slumped, so they decided to cut out the middleman and sell their milk directly to the public.

The Crickmores were the first UK farmers to install a vending machine selling raw milk at the farmgate.

They have built a loyal customer base – it’s not unusual for customers to embark on round trips of more than 100 miles to buy milk from the farm.

But they haven’t stopped there. Jonny has diversified into making milk, cheese and butter from their cows’ raw milk.

Jonny consulted French cheese expert Ivan Larcher to ask him how to make Brie to rival the French. He travelled to eastern France and imported a herd of Montbeliarde cows, whose milk is renowned for making outstanding cheese.

Source: FW Awards 2017: Diversification Farmer of the Year – Farmers Weekly

A Unique French Wine The Best English Cheese

It’s the color of dark rum, a huge sweet presence on the front palate but the finish is transformed into an infinitely lingering, burnt toast zestiness. It has an alcohol content of 18%, so it’s certainly not a regular wine, and a residual sugar of 139 g/L. Standard wine will be less than 5, so there’s something pretty unusual [ . . . ]

Source: A Unique French Wine The Best English Cheese

This Whole Foods map of French cheese is a crime against dairy

The French cheese lovers of Twitter are having a little fun at the expense of Whole Foods after photos popped up online showing what appears to be a crime against the world’s best cheese.

Labeled “Cheeses From France,” the displays — allegedly seen in Detroit and Washington D.C. stores — features a stylized map of the country that incorrectly pinpoints the origins of cheeses famously named for the places they’re produced.

Oh la la!

Source: This Whole Foods map of French cheese is a crime against dairy

What’s underfoot flavors great cheese

The French elegantly use the word “terroir” (ter-war) to describe the specific characteristics of an earthly location that’s usually applied to grape-growing areas. In his witty book “What the French?!” Olivier Magny says, “Terroir is somewhereness; it is the essence of a place, its signature. It is what’s unique, nonreproducible and singular about it.”That’s one of the best definitions I’ve heard for “terroir.” Along with wines and foods, the term can also be applied to beautiful rivers, stunning forests, rock formations and even cultural habits. It’s knowing where you are by seeing certain sights, or behaviors like the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. In Paris, it’s the Champs Elysees with the Arc de Triomphe or [ . . . ] More: What’s underfoot flavors great cheese | Home | calaverasenterprise.com

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

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