Food
American Cheese Revolution
Wisconsin is probably best known around the world for its dairy. Though few people know it, back in the mid 1800s Wisconsin farmers were not thinking much about cows. Most farms had a cow or … Continued
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Cosmic Cakes
As I was writing this I was about to head home from the Bakehouse when a family pulled up next to my car. I was loading up to leave and they were arriving but for … Continued
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The Creamery’s Cream Cheese
Our cream cheese, I know, is hardly anything new any more. We’ve been making it at the Creamery for over ten years now. But every time I taste it, I’m reminded how lucky I am … Continued
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Dutch-Belted Cow’s Milk
Our Dutch-Belted cow’s milk comes to us from Andy Schneider’s Dairy Farm in Westphalia (northwest of Lansing). This dairy has a herd of Dutch-Belted cows which are extremely rare in the U.S. (there are slightly … Continued
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Rozendal Wine Vinegars: 12-Year-Old Biodynamic Masterpieces from South Africa
These are truly one of the best new things I’ve tasted in a long time. I think that I first tried the Rozendal vinegars three years ago at a food show. Their exceptional flavor caught … Continued
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Rigó Jancsi: A Hungarian Cake with a Detroit Connection!
Rigó Jancsi (pronounced ree-go yon-chee) is available at Zingerman’s today and is the first of many Hungarian tortes we plan on making this year. Our recent trip to Hungary to experience their foodways first hand … Continued