Posted on 06/04/2024 5:48:39 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL CHEESE DAY
Moooove over whiners! June 4th 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.
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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 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.
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.
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. When company comes to visit, nothing is better than a cheeseball, especially when bacon is added.
Baby Swiss And Tomato Grilled Cheese Recipe Swiss And Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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!
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHEESE DAY
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 share your love of cheese on social media using the hashtag #NationalCheeseDay.
NATIONAL CHEESE DAY HISTORY
During our research, we could not determine the origins of National Cheese Day.
June 4th Celebrated History 1917
The Pulitzer Prize issues its first awards. In the category of biography, Laura E. Richards, Maude H. Elliot and Florence Hall win for their biography of Julia Ward Howe. The first prize for history is awarded to Jean Jules Jusserand for With Americans of Past and Present Days. The first prize for journalism is awarded to Herbert B. Swope from the New York World.
1936
Inventor and owner of the grocery store owner, Sylvan Goldman introduces one of the world's first shopping carts. The invention allowed shoppers to conveniently purchase more product at one time. It also caused dings in cars, wobbly wheels and led to the invention of the cart corral.
1984
Three Berkeley scientists cloned DNA from the extinct quagga. They used a preserved museum sample to duplicate strands of the DNA. Their study of the quagga DNA identified the animal was more like the zebra than the horse.
1984
Bruce Springsteen releases the album Born in the U.S.A. Its title song becomes both a patriotic and protest song
June 4th Celebrated Birthdays Constance Applebee - 1873
The athletic British woman co-founded The United States Field Hockey Association in 1922. She served as the athletic director at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and also founded Sportswoman Magazine in 1924.
Beno Gutenberg - 1889
The American seismologist worked with Charles Richter to develop a method for measuring an earthquake's intensity.
Gaylor Nelson - 1916
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962, Gaylord Nelson proposed Earth Day as a way to spur national efforts to raise environmental awareness. The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970.
Ruth Westheimber - 1928
Before the German-American therapist became known for her advice about intimacy on talk shows and in books, Dr. Ruth survived the Holocaust and was a former sniper.
Sharp or mild?
The sharper the better!.
New York Extra Sharp!.................
Remember folks, A Rind is a terrible thing to waste
I think I beat you. At any time in my fridge I bet I have 4 or 5 cheeses to choose from. Very often more than that.
I’m sure I eat cheese every day without exception.
A day without cheese is like a day without sunshine.
Is it that day again? I’d better synchronize my ham and swiss chronometer.
I love cheese. Most do.
LGBT in your face propaganda not so much.
So, why does cheese only get a National Day, while Gay Pride gets a whole month?
Cheese Days in Monroe WI Sept. 20-24.
The Limburger Capital of the World!
(You don’t eat it with your nose)
A special mention of Gjetost, a brand of Brunost, which in the US is typically sold under the “Ski Queen” brand. It is a ‘whey cheese’, and I think it is best as a breakfast cheese, because it complements breakfast foods especially meats and fruits.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gjetost
You do need to shop around, as retail prices vary a lot.
My favorite crossword clue: “Cheese made backwards”.
Just Edam........................
National Cheese Day only comes round once a year.
But, I guess, it’s possible to wedge in one or two more days.
It’s a feta accompli.................
More than 30 replies and no one has mentioned “Blessed are the cheesemakers”?
I missed this question on my trivia site this morning under the category of (what else?) cheese.
“What country does Havarti cheese hail from?”
I answered “Finland” - the correct answer is “Denmark.”
I have a friend that is allergic to mold - and apparently all cheese contains mold, according to her allergist - so I have to be very careful what I serve at the house, since this is a cheese-loving family.
I love it when everyone cuts the cheese at the same time.
My wife hates it when I cut the cheese….
I’m on immunosuppressants, I can’t eat moldy cheeses anymore. Doctor’s orders. Blue, Gorgonzola…. I truly miss them.
What kind of cheese is not yours?
Nacho cheese!
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