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NATIONAL CHEESE DAY

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Moooove over whiners! June 4 is National Cheese Day!

An encyclopedia of cheese will cover the alphabet and broaden your vocabulary. It will undoubtedly contain more varieties of cheese than what’s found at the local grocer. Cheese is produced from the pressed curds of milk. The milk can come from cows, buffalo, goats or sheep. Temperature and aging affect the flavor and texture of the cheese as well as spices and other seasonings added during the process.

The Book of Cheese: The Essential Guide to Discovering Cheeses You'll Love Hardcover – September 26, 2017 by Liz Thorpe  (Author)
The Book of Cheese: The Essential Guide to Discovering Cheeses You’ll Love

by Liz Thorpe  (Author)

The opportunity to go to a cheese tasting or visit a cheesemonger who is knowledgeable about pairings will improve your enjoyment of the cheese you choose.  Does Stilton melt? Can you serve Chévre with a salad? Be sure to ask questions and provide your preferences. Your favorite wine might find a new sidekick. You might discover a smokey spread to go with bruschetta or a tangy cheddar to pack with lunch.

Bamboo Charcuterie Cheese Board and Knife Set, Serving Platter Tray with Cutlery Set, Housewarming Gifts, Entertaining Serving Dishes, Cheese Serving Plate, Large Cheese Charcuterie Board by CAVEPOP
Bamboo Charcuterie Cheese Board and Knife Set, Serving Platter Tray with Cutlery Set, Housewarming Gifts, Entertaining Serving Dishes, Cheese Serving Plate, Large Cheese Charcuterie Board

by CAVEPOP

In the United States, a road trip to Wisconsin isn’t out of the question for quality and variety. But, they aren’t the only place to find outstanding flavor and choice. Local delis have selections of domestic and imported cheeses, and independent shops offer a rotating inventory beckoning us to keep visiting to see what’s new.

Wisconsin Cheese Blocks - 6 Pack Assorted (New Flavors) by Perl Creek
Wisconsin Cheese Blocks – 6 Pack Assorted (New Flavors)

by Perl Creek

Excellent as a snack on its own, cheese is also a perfect ingredient in pasta, soups, souffle and many other recipes. We slap it on a sandwich cold but why stop there when it can be grilled and melted into a Grilled Cheese recipe.  When company comes to visit, nothing is better than a cheeseball, especially when bacon is added. Many varieties are Keto diet friendly too.

Cheese is multinational, too! Every nation in the world has its own variety of cheese. Italy seems to have harnessed the market. They did add it to pizza, and that’s pretty amazing.  Savor the opportunity if you ever have the chance to taste cheeses from around the world. For example, hop on over to Greece.  They have this dessert called cheesecake. Delicious!

French Cheeses for the Connoisseur Assortment (30.5 ounce) by igourmet
French Cheeses for the Connoisseur Assortment (30.5 ounce)

by igourmet

HOW TO OBSERVE

There are many ways to celebrate National Cheese Day.  Try a new recipe or take a risk and try a type of cheese you’ve never heard of before. Ask for recommendations from friends or share your favorites.  Make sure you post to social media using #NationalCheeseDay

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.