2012 Washington State Dairy Ambassador Selected

Abby Lohman from Skagit County is the 2012 Washington State Dairy Ambassador. Abby was one of six finalists at the 57th Annual Washington State Dairy Ambassador Coronation at the Grand Ballroom of the Holiday Inn in Everett.

CFIA: St-Fidèle Brand Cheese Curds May Contain Staphylococcus Toxin

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fromagerie St-Fidèle Inc. are warning the public not to consume the St-Fidèle brand cheese curds described below because they may be contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin.

Eat Well Enjoy Life Hummus Recipes Blend Unexpected Flavors

For the new hummus maker Eat Well Enjoy Life, the chickpeas are optional. Think of this as designer hummus where the base legume is switched up frequently in the brand's recipes for its ten hummus flavors. Here, the garbanzo beans might be replaced by soy beans, or yellow lentils, or red lentils, or black beans or white beans.

Holland's Family Cheese Brings Home Awards From Wisconsin State Fair Cheese & Butter Contest

Holland's Family Cheese rakes in more awards at the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair Cheese & Butter Contest. Marieke Gouda Foenegreek, one of the company's most sought after raw milk, farmstead Goudas scored a 99.05 in the Flavored Semi-Soft Cheese category. Carefully aged on Dutch pine planks, this rich, creamy creation boasts notes of maple syrup and toasted nuts. Additionally, in the Open Class – Semi-Soft Cheese category, Marieke Gouda Aged scored a 99.7 and Marieke Gouda Belegen scored a 99.3, earning both recognition and awards.

CDFA Announces Recall Of Andante Dairy Cheeses

Multiple lots of cheeses made by Andante Dairy in Petaluma, California are the subject of a recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford.