Big Deal: Congrats to Rogue Creamery in Oregon for becoming the first US cheese maker to win first place at the World Cheese Awards with their Rogue River Blue. (Because of demand, the creamery has run out of the fabulous cheese and is now taking orders for 2020.) (click here)
Great Article: Why are many Americans afraid to eat raw milk cheese, whereas Europeans aren’t? (click here)
Whoops: The Michelin Guide stripped a French chef of one of his stars because they thought he had used an English cheddar in his cheese souffle when, in fact, he had used French cheeses with a little saffron to make it appear yellow. He’s suing the inspectors, of course. Wouldn’t you?! (click here)
Poutine Anyone?: Glen & Friends in Canada has a new video about making squeaky cheese curds. (click here)
British Cheddar: If you love a clothbound cheddar as much as we do, you might be interested in Quicke’s new Elderflower Cheddar, available in the US from Murray’s Cheese. (click here)
Yum of the Month: Speaking about elderberries, here’s an easy, unique appetizer – Crispy Melted Cheese Cups with Elderberry Ginger Pecan Jam (click here)
New Book: Our friend Kate Johnson, founder of The Art of Cheese in Longmont, Colorado has written a memoir about her adventures in cheese making, including recipes and tips. (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, 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.
