Champlain Valley Cream Cheese – Cheese Course

May 26, 2010 Max Schrem, Slashfood

Cream cheese is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking “artisanal” cheese. However, where there are bagels, and sometimes lox, this fresh, creamy spread is ubiquitous. After tasting Champlain Valley Creamery’s denser (it’s not whipped) and richer organic cream cheese, we now know that yes, indeed, it can — and it makes a big difference in flavor and texture.

Oxygen Announces Yoplait As ‘Dance Your (Rear) Off’ Tour Sponsor

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Island Abbey Foods Ltd Announces The Launch Of Honibe Honey Sprinkles

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Kraft Charts New Course For Its Chips Ahoy! Brand

May 26, 2010 Elaine Wong, Brandweek

Chips Ahoy!, Krafts top-selling chocolate chip brand, is giving its eight-year-old Cookie Guys campaign the heave-ho to make way for a new effort built around joy.