If you fancy diversity in cheeses, you might have come across
queso Chihuahua, or Chihuahua cheese, a Mexican semi-soft cow milk cheese. But if you're in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, the cheese is called Queso Menonita or Campresino Menonita, for the Mennonites who first made the cheese in this region. The
Mennonites in Mexico are a small but growing socio-religious pocket of that has retained much of their traditional Dutch and German heritage, despite
a series of moves, from Russia to Canada, and finally Mexico. Mexican photographer
Eunice Adorno spent time with Mennonites in Durango,
capturing moments in their lives.
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posted by filthy light thief
on May 16, 2013 -
18 comments
When a lorry transporting 27 tonnes of Norwegian cheese caught fire in the Brattli Tunnel at Tysfjord,
it kept burning for five days, with the tunnel still closed down for traffic. The cheese in question,
Brunost, is made by slowly boiling (goats) milk, cream and whey together until the water evaporates and the milk sugar caramalises, which gives the cheese its brown colour. As the Norwegian fire services found out the hard way, its high fat and sugar contents also means it burns well. Something that might have come in useful during the Dutch cheese wars between Edam and Woerden,
as immortalised in this commercial; Edammer cheese just couldn't get hot enough.
posted by MartinWisse
on Jan 23, 2013 -
44 comments
India mourns Dr Verghese Kurien
who passed away today at age 90. If you have eaten butter in India, or been able to add a spot of milk to your tea, then you've
experienced the impact of Operation Flood — the largest
dairy development program in the world. Operation Flood helped India become the world's largest milk producer by 2010–11, with close to 17 percent of the global production. Gujarat-based co-operative, the "Anand Milk Union Limited", often called Amul, was the
engine behind the success of the programme.
While much more can be said about Dr Kurien's work with dairy farmers, cooperatives, milk production as well as
his awards and honours, his
best known legacy is perhaps
the creation of the Amul brand. The
little girl who knew just how to poke India's funny bone has her very own
Previously.
posted by infini
on Sep 8, 2012 -
12 comments
This is the perfect recipe for those of you who like to enjoy a big bowl of macaroni and cheese for dinner and absolutely nothing else. It’s beautifully flavored, creamy, cheesy, and with the smokey bite of crisp salty bacon on top?? Oh man, you guys are in for a treat — I’m not even kidding. It’s amazing. (previously)
posted by Trurl
on Feb 3, 2012 -
111 comments
What is
Pink Lady? In Japan they are remembered for a string of pop hits in the 70s, but Americans might remember them either from their disco single "
Kiss In The Dark" or from an attempt to sell them to the US market in 1980 via a short-lived NBC variety show
Pink Lady & Jeff (
TVParty summary) with comedian
Jeff Altman. (
Opening). The show featured their Japanese hits,
UFO,
MONSTER (a bi
t more rock and roll), and
SOS along with US hits like
Boogie Wonderland,
McArthur Park and the
occasional guest star. (with
encore)
Also, Roy Orbison.
Sadly, the show failed to break out and the two returned to Japan for a series of farewell concerts and retrospectives. Much, much more available at this
charmingly retro, utterly exhaustive fan site devoted to them. Or just
read the recaps. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk
on Dec 11, 2011 -
33 comments
Pimento cheese, largely unknown outside of the Southern US, is an important player in the rich culinary tradition of the South. This short (15 min)
documentary explores the history of the dish and gives a glimpse at just how passionate some folks are about their pimento cheese.
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posted by robstercraw
on Nov 14, 2011 -
85 comments
I know how Mefi loves bacon.
Here's a tasty-looking appetizer for all you crafty types who want to combine your love of pork with your weaving skills.
posted by vytae
on Jan 7, 2009 -
68 comments
In hard economic times, people often look to cut their food budgets first. There may be a tasty source of nutrition you're overlooking, and it's right inside
your pants, or tucked
into your bra! (NSFW)
posted by fontophilic
on Dec 13, 2008 -
53 comments
