Cheese Of The Month: In Praise Of Pecorino Romano

February 23, 2018 Craig LaBan, The Inquirer

For nearly half Italy, from Rome south, Pecorino is the hard cheese of choice. There is an extra edge of farmyard piquancy to these cheeses made from the milk of sheep, which flourish in harsher terrains, that has a way of cutting through sauces with an alluring rustic swagger.

Market Of Choice Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In Sezam Kale Salad

February 23, 2018 FDA

Market of Choice of Eugene, Oregon is recalling Sezam Kale Salad because it may contain undeclared EGG. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

12th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival Announces Participants For The Best Bite Competition

The California Artisan Cheese Festival, California’s premier cheese event, announces the participants and details for two of its most popular events: The Best Bite Competition on Friday, March 23, and Cheese & Cocktails on Saturday, March 24. The events offer a unique opportunity to experience new and limited-production artisan cheeses with dishes made by Bay Area chefs and judged by first responders, and cocktails created by local craft distilleries, respectively.

New Study: Yogurt May Help Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk 

February 23, 2018 National Dairy Council

There’s more good news when it comes to yogurt as part of a healthy eating pattern and improved heart health. A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension showed that eating two or more cups of yogurt a week is associated with a lower risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults who already have high blood pressure.

New Spokesperson Crowned For NY State Dairy Industry At The NY State Dairy Princess Pageant

Hailey Pipher from Chemung County was crowned the 2018-2019 New York State Dairy Princess on February 20th at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, New York. Having served as the Chemung County Dairy Princess since spring of 2017, Pipher will devote an additional year to promoting milk and dairy products with American Dairy Association North East (ADANE).