This new cheese Advent calendar will be available at Target stores any day now. It was created by Annem at the blog, So Wrong It’s NOM. There is another cheese calendar being sold at ALDI stores (click here).
Hottest Cheese Trends – According to “Chad the Cheese Guy” in 2019, we’ll be seeing much more Halloumi, flavored cheeses (particularly with hot peppers), quark, cottage cheese and the sticky, stinky washed rinds. (click here)
Speaking about Cottage Cheese – A new study shows that eating 1 ounce of cottage cheese 30-60 minutes before bedtime is good for muscle quality, metabolism and overall health, with no weight gain. (click here)
American Cheese – If it seems as if American cheese (as in Kraft singles and Velveeta) isn’t as prevalent as it used to be, that’s because it isn’t. Sales are whey down. Millennials prefer artisan cheese and the market is adjusting. (click here)
Court Battle – The European Union’s highest court has ruled that the taste of a cheese cannot be copyrighted because it’s subjective. But we wonder- if taste is a personal thing, how can there be cheese competitions? (click here)
Farm Bill – It looks like Congress may pass the farm bill before the end of the year in an effort to get it done before the Democrats take over the House in January. The main issue now is the proposed work requirement for recipients of food stamps. (click here)
Easy Recipe – Cheesy Broccoli Casserole from Cabot. With Ritz crackers on top, this makes a great side dish at any holiday meal. (click here)
What’s a tidbit?
A tidbit is a little piece of something BIG and that something is the big, big world of cheese. We know you’re kinda busy making your own “fabulous fromage,” so, every month (around the 15th), we scour the Web for you, picking out new items of interest and giving you the links. If we missed something, let us know at info@cheesemaking.com or in the comments below.
