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What Type of Milk Do You Drink?
Got (one percent) milk? The Daily Mail reports that after a British watchdog organization cautioned against excessive intake of saturated fat, sales of one percent milk have skyrocketed in the United Kingdom. The Food Standards Agency warned that whole milk can lead to heart disease and clogged arteries, so shoppers swapped out whole milk in exchange for one percent, which contains more flavor than skim milk.
Dairy Prices Continue to Plummet, Leaving Farmers Frenzied
It goes without saying that the economic crisis has left everyone from automakers to financial services firms in shambles. But you might be surprised to hear who the latest victims of job loss are — dairy cows.
At a time when costs of all other foods seem to be on the rise, we saw the downward movement of dairy prices as the silver lining.
Despite Other Rising Food Costs, Dairy Prices Have Fallen
From rising avocado prices to the McDonald's Dollar Menu falling on hard times, over the last year, every section of the food industry has paid the price of cost increases. One segment of the food world, however, seems to have taken an opposite turn.
Prices of dairy products have seen a downward trend, as the weakening global economy has caused demand to decrease for US exports like milk.
Definition: Crème Fraîche
Crème fraîche
A heavy French cream that has been slightly soured by bacterial cultures. It's similar to American sour cream, but has a thinner texture and less sour flavor, with a higher fat content, lower protein amount, and lower viscosity.
Unlike its American counterpart, crème fraîche can form peaks when whipped, and it can be cooked without curdling.
Definition: Burrata
Burrata
A mild-flavored Italian cheese made from a mixture of heavy cream and curds. It has a mozzarella skin and runny center. Originally produced in the Italian region of Apulia, burrata is made from water buffalo or pasteurized cow milk.
Definition: Half & Half
Half & Half
A dairy product that consists of equal parts cream and whole milk. It is usually 10 to 12 percent milk fat. In some cases it can be used as a cream substitute, however it can not be whipped.
Got Milk? You Might Need Some Extra Cash First
Warning milk drinkers, you might want to start tightening those purse strings, the cost of milk is going up. Since January, the price of a gallon of milk has gone up a dollar in California - bringing the minimum retail price for a low-fat gallon of milk to $3.10. Similar pricing issues are being felt across the country and are said to be caused by several factors:
- High price in the corn-based feed the farmers provide to their cattle.
- Drought in Australia has challenged their highly exported dairy industry.
- Fewer supplies coming from Europe due to a cap on dairy subsidies.
- High demand in Asia and other nations with developing economies.
- Increased gas prices mean increased delivery costs.
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Off To Market Recap: No Meat/Dairy Appetizer
A little while back I told you about my girlfriend Melissa who is a vegetarian and lives in Seattle. She called me in a panic asking me for a few vegetarian and lactose intolerant appetizer ideas. I asked you to save your best recipes in the recipe database on TeamSugar with the keyword tag No Meat-Dairy Appetizer because most of my crowd-pleasing hors d'oeurves have either meat or cheese (or both!).
Off To Market: No Meat or Dairy Appetizer
The other day I received a frantic voicemail from one of my best girlfriends, Melissa in Seattle. She enjoys cooking and has invited some friends over for appetizers and drinks before they head out to dinner at a fancy restaurant. Melissa is a strict vegetarian who doesn't eat meat or fish in any way, shape, or form.
Would You Eat This Cheese?
A few weeks ago, while at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa, BellaSugar and I tasted a deliciously creamy cheese. The cheese was called Mélange and was from the Andante Dairy. I loved its blend of goat and cow's milk cheese that created a great flavor sensation.
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