Tariffs 101: EU cheeses take a hike
Here’s what you need to know about the Trump administration’s proposed EU tariff hike: -In October 2019, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tax on EU imported goods, including textiles, cosmetics, spirits, wine, and cheese. -This tax hike is in response to a long-running dispute over EU subsidies for Europe-based Airbus, which affect American aircraft […]
Australia is burning, and so are their dairies
Australia is still being consumed by the worst wildfires it’s seen in decades, and staggering numbers of dairy animals and dairy farms are among the casualties. The country’s fire season started in late July–bushfires are typical in northern Australia from April to September due to the region’s climate. This season the blaze was accelerated by […]
In Queso You Missed It: December 29th
If you missed National Eggnog Day on the 24th, don’t worry—the holidays aren’t over just yet. Whip up a batch of this homemade boozy nog for your New Year’s party. Your guests will definitely thank you. In other cheese news: A scientific breakthrough will allow soundwaves to examine cheese ripeness without damaging the wheels themselves. […]
In Queso You Missed It: December 15
You might’ve missed National Ice Cream Day on December 13th—with this frigid weather, we don’t blame you. If you’re still in the mood for some ice cream (or just want to bookmark it for spring), check out our homemade Roquefort Honey Ice Cream recipe, which we think is the perfect combination of sweet and cheesy. […]
Comeback Kids: Consider Bardwell Farm Finds a New Whey Following Recall
Photo via considerbardwellfarm.com Nothing strikes ice-cold fear into the hearts of dairy manufacturers quite like the L-word—we’re talking Listeria monocytogenes. An independent cheesemaker’s worst nightmare erupted in late September 2019 for Consider Bardwell Farm, when a routine inspection of the Vermont-based farm’s processing facilities yielded a positive test for listeria in a wheel of the […]
EU approves first geographically protected Croatian cheese
Paški Sir, a hard sheep’s milk cheese from the island of Pag in Croatia, has won PDO status after over a decade of campaigning by the family who makes it.
In Queso You Missed It: December 1st
November is officially behind us, which means so is National Stuffing Month. If you feel like you haven’t gotten your fill, check out our cheesy Stuffed Parrano Pumpkin recipe to keep the tastiness going through the rest of the holiday season. In other cheese news: A cheese delivery van driver was pulled over after […]
In Queso You Missed It: November 17th
National Nachos Day was November 6th, which means that if you missed it, you’ve got some catching up to do. We’ve got a recipe video that’ll give you the perfect excuse to keep the festivities going for this gameday favorite. In other cheese news: Stepladder Creamery was recently awarded the Jennifer Bice Grant—an award […]
New on the Market for Winter 2019
We’ve rounded up six hot products to look out for on your next shopping trip. Made with wildflower honey and red raspberries from Chile and Mexico, Raspberry Mead from Long Island-based Beacon Meadery has us dreaming of warmer weather. Pair the boozy, honey-forward pour with something sharp and salty, like aged gouda or Pecorino Romano. […]
Stepladder Creamery Wins Generous Jennifer Bice Grant
This Central Californian goat’s milk creamery recently received the opportunity of a lifetime. As 2019 winners of the Jennifer Bice Artisan Dairy/Cheesemaker Grant, Stepladder Creamery was awarded $10,000, intended to support the growth of their small business. This is the third annual award granted by Jennifer Bice, Founder of Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery. Bice […]
