Made by the longest operating Cheddar producers in the world, Barber’s 1833 Cheddar has quite a history. The Barber family has been farming and making cheddar just outside the village of Cheddar, England since 1833 — that’s before half of the US states were formed. And if that isn’t distinctive enough, the six generations of Barbers [...]
Posts tagged ‘Cheese’
Barber’s Cheddar: A Cheese with Real Culture
Posted January 17th, 2012 by Admin. Comment (0).
Need Cheese Inspiration? Look No Further.
Posted December 13th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Lately I’ve been noticing slate cheeseboards are gaining in popularity. I like them because you can write the cheese name in chalk next to where the cheese is placed. This makes it easy for party guests to scope out the selection and it helps the host remember which cheese is which after a few glasses [...]
Insider’s Tour of French Cheese Culture
Posted October 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Jodi Bart is the Austin-based blogger behind Tasty Touring, who won a trip to Europe through our Foodie Fantasy Food Blogger Video Contest. She’ll be sharing some of her adventures in this 2-part blog feature. Read about her tour of M. Chapoutier Vineyard here. I recently returned from a fabulous European vacation for two, thanks [...]
Top 10 Wines & Cheese: A Summer Love Story
Posted June 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
The Summer Top Ten Wines are just perfect for pairing. In fact, they’ve become quite compatible and cozy with an amazing selection of artisan cheeses. So much so, we’re pronouncing this the Summer of Love…for wine and cheese! We’ve worked with our Global Cheese Buyer Cathy Strange to perfectly match cheeses that are delicious companions [...]
Go for Goat Cheese
Posted May 16th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
When I was a kid, cheese was cheese. That meant American singles, cheddar and mozzarella for your pizza. If you were a weirdo living on the fringes, then you might have known some Jack or provolone. Cheese came from milk, and milk came from cows, and that was that. Good news: our taste for cheese [...]
Love Cheese? Join Us for the Crack-Off
Posted April 7th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
On Saturday, April 16th, at exactly 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) cheesemongers in our stores across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. will simultaneously crack into 372 85-pound wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano. You could say we’re trying to outdo ourselves. In 2008, with nearly 300 wheels opened at 176 Whole Foods Market stores, we [...]
Just Say Oui to French Cheese
Posted March 7th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
When chef, author, and television personality Julia Child wished American viewers “bon appétit” at the close of her TV shows, she not only stoked an appetite for her delicious dishes but also for all things French and edible. Her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her first TV program in 1963 sparked [...]
A Cheese with Real Culture
Posted January 12th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Made by the longest operating cheddar producers in the world, Barber’s 1833 Traditional Farmhouse Cheddar is like no other cheese on the planet. Period. The Barber family has been farming and making cheddar just outside the village of Cheddar, England since 1833 – that’s before half of the U.S. states had been formed. And if [...]
Be a Star With a Holiday Cheese Plate
Posted December 4th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Holiday parties are happening at work, family gatherings, school events, volunteer organizations and more — it’s that time of year! Some people dread volunteering to bring the cheese plate; a vegetable dip or dessert is easier and requires less thought. If you are the passionate foodie among your friends and family or if you would [...]
Engine 2’s Macaroni & Not Cheese
Posted October 18th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Rip Esselstyn, former professional triathlete and firefighter, created The Engine 2 Diet, a plan of action for a heart-healthy, plant-strong diet. As the weather cools off, many of us start craving comfort food. One of my favorite meals growing up was a plate of frozen Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese, which I’d make myself whenever my [...]