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AMERICAN CHEESE MONTH

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Melt it, toast it, or add it to a salad. May is American Cheese Month!

In the United States, we enjoy quite a list of American cheeses. While you may recognize Swiss and Colby, bleu and cheddar, it’s the artisan cheeses that add that extra flair. American cheesemakers across the country provide an abundance of flavor and choice and American Cheese Month sets out to let you know what’s available.

No matter what you’re looking for, there is an American cheese that will fit the necessary taste profile. Philadelphia created a soft cheese perfect for baking and dips. Our cheesemongers recommend the ideal cheese to pair with your wine to start a romantic meal. The roots of cheesemaking run deep in the United States and show no signs of stopping.

According to the USDA, Americans consumed 34 pounds of cheese per capita in 2015, and they have steadily increased that amount over the last 20 years. We love our cheese. There are so many ways we enjoy it. We add it to soups, salads, pizza and so much more. By itself, it’s a go-to snack. We. Love. Cheese. Even better than that, we love American cheeses!

Celebrate cheese days nearly every month of the year! If you eat cheese, there’s a day for you. National Goat Cheese Month in August gives you another entire month to celebrate. Some of us wonder about the fuzzy stuff on cheese. There’s a day for that, too. National Moldy Cheese Day is October 9. Visit a cheesemonger and discover an American cheese you haven’t tried before.

HISTORY

The American Cheese Society celebrated the first American Cheese Month in October 2011 to spread awareness concerning the growing variety of American cheese available.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Explore the wide variety of American cheeses made in the United States. Use #AmericanCheeseMonth to post on social media.

NATIONAL GOAT CHEESE MONTH

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August is National Goat Cheese Month! Chances are you’ve tried it, whether you realized it or not.
If you have ever tried a Greek salad with Feta, you have tried goat cheese.

The history of goat cheese goes back to Ancient Greece, circa 5,000 B.C. when the goat was first domesticated. Fresh goat cheese has about half the fat, cholesterol, and calories of commercial cream cheese made fro cow’s milk. Also known as Chevre, goat cheese has always enjoyed a strong popularity and spread from the Mediterranean to Eastern Europe, Africa, South West Asia and India.

The first settlers in America included goats in their inventory of dairy animals and the dairy goat has always been a presence on the typical American farm. Today, Alpine (France) and LaMancha (Spain) are among the top goat breeds for cheese production.

365 By Whole Foods Market, Goat Cheese Crumbles, 6 Ounce
365 By Whole Foods Market, Goat Cheese Crumbles, 6 Ounce
Spanish Cheese Assortment + Free Iberico Ham 2 oz
Spanish Cheese Assortment + Free Iberico Ham 2 oz
Great Goat Cheeses of the World (30 ounce)
Great Goat Cheeses of the World (30 ounce)

It takes about a hundred pounds of goat’s milk to make around twenty-five pounds of cheese. Goat cheese can come fresh, aged or hard or brined. Castelo Branco goat cheese originated in Portugal. It has a fluffy texture, white color and is available salted or spicy. Caprino goat cheese is Italian in origin and popular in traditional recipes for its tangy flavor, salted and sour. Bucheron goat cheese is very popular in France. This goat cheese is known for its unique appearance of ivory color with brown edges. Bucheron has a soft and creamy texture and strong taste. Originating in Holland, Gouda goat cheese is popular on pizza and pasta. This cheese has a tangy, sweet/salty taste.

“The variety and shapes and qualities of goat cheeses is matched only by the diversity of the American regions of their origin. Be it the hills of New England or upstate New York; the countryside of the Virginias or Carolinas; the Mid-West or Upper Mid-West; from the Texas plains to the Rockies and on to the coastal valleys of the West Coast; each cheese reflects the individual terrain and local traditions of the area of its production.” -Buffalo Creek Farm & Creamery

HISTORY
The American Cheese Society launched National Goat Cheese Month in 1998 to promote the benefits of cooking with goat cheese.

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HOW TO OBSERVE
Try some goat cheese combinations, such as goat cheese ice cream. Add some goat cheese to your salad. Goat cheese pizza might be fun too! Use #GoatCheeseMonth in social media correspondence.

Kornos™ Authentic Cyprus Halloumi Cheese (Grilling Cheese) Sheep & Goat's Milk (8.8 oz)
Kornos™ Authentic Cyprus Halloumi Cheese (Grilling Cheese) Sheep & Goat’s Milk (8.8 oz)

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NATIONAL STRING CHEESE DAY

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It’s time for America to stand together in support of our love for String Cheese. Join us as we celebrate National String Cheese Day on September 20. Whether you call it String Cheese, Snack Cheese or Cheese Sticks…there’s no denying that you call it delicious!   

Pack it for a picnic or a hike. Pass it out for a team snack. And of course, no lunch is complete without this tasty treat. You’ve got to hand it to String Cheese—it’s the fun, easy and protein-packed food that goes wherever you do! It’s no wonder String Cheese has so much “a-peel” with both kids and adults alike. Usually made with mozzarella, String Cheese melts easily when heated making it an excellent addition to recipes, too.

Perhaps the most enjoyable part of String Cheese is deciding how to eat it. Most people go for the classic “peel down and chow down” method—separating each stick into thin strands. (After all, it is kind of fun to play with your food!) Others prefer the “get down to business” approach of removing the wrapper and biting into the stick. (Why wait to get that delicious cheese into your belly?) However, you choose to eat it, get your hands on some every September 20th!

NATIONAL STRING CHEESE DAY HISTORY

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Galbani Cheese founded National String Cheese Day in 2017 to celebrate America’s love of String Cheese.  You can follow Galbani Cheese on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for great snacking recipes and tips.  

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HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL STRING CHEESE DAY

What is your favorite way of snacking on string cheese?  Be sure to pick up extras of your favorite to share with others. Pack it in your lunch or enjoy it as a delicious snack. Share on social media with #NationalStringCheeseDay.