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Cheese
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Camembert: Un Village, Un Fromage/Camembert: A Village, A Cheese 
 Illustrated information about this small village in the province of Normandy (northwestern France) and the cheese that bears the village name. Discusses the village church and graveyard, the House of Camembert building ("resembles an open Camembert cheesebox"), and the manufacturing process for the cheese, which is made from the milk of Norman cows. In English and French. http://www.camembert-france.com Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Cheese Counter
Collection of articles and tidbits by Steve Jenkins, "author, frequent magazine contributor, and cheese consultant." Topics include bargain cheeses, alternatives to Brie, Paris cheese shops, preparation of cheese plates, storage tips, and specific types of cheeses. Also includes lists of cheese makers and cheese picks. From the online companion to the radio program, "The Splendid Table." Note: Most articles are from the late 1990s, so some specific sources may be dated. http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/souptonuts/cheese.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Oct 4, 2005 Fankhauser's Cheese Page
Illustrated recipes and instructions for making hard cheeses, buttermilk, feta, mozzarella, mascarpone, yogurt, ice cream, and other cheese and dairy products. Also includes instructional videos, lab exercises, instructions for making a cheese press, a discussion of rennet, and recipes for ginger ale, root beer, bread, and sweet rolls. From a biology and chemistry professor. http://biology.clc.uc.edu/Fankhauser/Cheese/Cheese.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries Last updated Feb 9, 2005 The Historical Marine Society: Nelson and His Navy
This British historical research and re-enactment group "undertakes research into the life and times of Horatio Nelson and the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic Wars period." This site features articles such as "The Cat O' Nine Tails Used for Punishment," "What Did Women Do on Board Ship," and "Cheese and the Royal Navy." Includes a message board. http://www.hms.org.uk/nelsonsnavymain.htm Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, History, History By Place, Hobbies, Military Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Making Soft Cheeses
"Soft cheeses can be made at home without specialized equipment." This site provides instructions for making cream cheese, pizza cheese, Neufchatel, and other soft cheeses. Includes an equipment list, illustration, and references. From Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09337.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 8, 2005 Mexican Cheese: The Whole Enchilada
Describes traditional Mexican creams (cremas) and cheeses (such as queso blanco and queso cojita). Includes recipes using these ingredients. From a food columnist and cookbook author. http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/kgk/2000/0500/kgk051300.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Feb 8, 2005 NOFA Massachusetts Campaign for Raw Milk
This site promotes the benefits of unpasteurized, unprocessed milk and cheeses. Although it contains some resources specific to Massachusetts, the site also provides general information about raw milk. Discusses raw milk's benefits, why it is difficult to obtain, opportunities for farmers, and questions for consumers to ask raw dairy farmers. Includes links to other sites about raw milk benefits and safety issues. From the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), Massachusetts Chapter. http://www.nofamass.org/programs/organicdairy/rawmilk.php Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated May 15, 2007 Rennet and Enzymes and Cheese, Oh My!
Brief FAQ about rennet, which is the enzyme used for the coagulation of milk in the process of making cheese. Includes the types of coagulating enzymes used to make cheese and concerns about animal rennet among animal rights activists, vegetarians, and some orthodox religions. From Whole Foods Market. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/cheese.php#rennet Topics: Animals, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues Last updated Dec 12, 2008 SFGate.com: Wine
Wine articles and resources from the San Francisco Chronicle, including news, columns, a directory of California wineries, Napa and Sonoma travel information, and features on cheeses, food pairing, bargain wines, wine selections, and wine culture. Also includes articles about spirits and cocktails. Searchable. http://www.sfgate.com/wine/ Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Wine Last updated Jan 6, 2004 VegWeb: Meat Alternatives
A collection of recipes for mock-meat dishes. Features recipes for replacements for beef, chicken, turkey, fish, and other meat. Also includes mock-cheese and mock-egg recipes. Sample recipes include "The Un-Meat Loaf" and "Not Really Chopped Liver." Recipes are submitted and rated by users. From VegWeb.com, Inc. http://vegweb.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=96147568a9b6dd01aa3d9d8399a081c4&board=150.0 Topics: Communities & Groups, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Apr 10, 2006 What's That Stuff?
Essays that look at the chemical composition of over 20 everyday products, ranging from self-tanners, lipstick, fireworks, Cheese Whiz, new car smell, toothpaste, Silly Putty, and more. From the American Chemical Society. http://pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holidays & Observances, Science Last updated Dec 22, 2005 What's That Stuff?: Process Cheese
Explains the differences between various types of processed cheese products, such as pasteurized process cheese spread and imitation cheese. Discusses specific brands (such as Velveeta and Cheez Whiz), regulations for processed cheese products, the production process, and related topics. From the American Chemical Society publication Chemical & Engineering News. http://pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff/7806sci2.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Wisconsin Cheese: All About Cheese
This promotional site for the Wisconsin dairy industry presents a "Cheesecyclopedia" of specific types of cheeses made in Wisconsin, a food and wine pairing guide, serving suggestions, a history of cheese making in Wisconsin, a virtual tour of a cheese factory, production statistics, and a glossary. http://www.eatwisconsincheese.com/wisconsin/default.aspx Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Sep 14, 2009 www.cheese.com
Comprehensive site for news and information on over six hundred types of cheese: by name (Abbaye de Belloc through Zanetti Parmigiano Reggiano), country (Afghanistan through Wales), texture (hard through soft), and type of milk (buffalo through yak). There are recipes, vegetarian cheeses, serving and storage tips, and links to other cheese sites. http://www.cheese.com/ Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes by Region Last updated Oct 22, 2003 |
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