Posts Tagged ‘cheese’
Is Cheddar Cheese bad for you?
Although Cheddar cheese is made in many countries including the US, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland, it originated in the Somerset village of Cheddar and this English cheese was enjoyed way back in the 12th century when Henry II ordered 10,000 lbs worth of it! (That’s [Read More]
Be Choosy with your Cheeses!
Nothing could be nicer than a snack of fresh bread and cheese, perhaps a chunk of Cheddar or a delicious piece of Camembert or Stilton and some fruit to go with it – a perfect combination. It is also extremely nutritious providing, among other good things: vitamin A [Read More]
Roquefort: What are the Americans Missing?
Before handing over to the new President, Barack Obama, the Bush administration slammed a heavy 100% import duty on French cheeses and a whopping 300% tariff on Roquefort, the famous creamy and salty blue cheese made from sheep’s milk. It is believed by some that this [Read More]
