Daily Digest: May 13, 2013

by JBF Editors on May 13, 2013

Bulgur was the “fast food” of ancient times. [LAT]

For better or for worse, yeast is everywhere. [Atlantic]

Forget horsemeat: there may be arsenic in your beer and rat hair in your chocolate. [Guardian]

The FDA cracks down on cheese mites. [NPR]

For the best Eggs Benedict, make your own English muffins. [WSJ]

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Recipe Roundup: Multicourse Cheese Menu

by Anya Hoffman on April 24, 2013

There's no rule that says cheese can only be served at the beginning or end of a meal: this cheese lovers' menu showcases a different type in every dish. 

Truffle-Ricotta Panna Cotta with Lamb's Lettuce 

Use the highest quality ricotta you can find to make this stunning, savory panna cotta. 

Soufflé Crêpes Filled with Wild Mushrooms and Bellwether Farms Crescenza Cheese 

If Crescenza isn't available, substitute a mild, creamy cow's milk cheese like... Read more >

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Daily Digest: April 11, 2013

by JBF Editors on April 11, 2013

What is it like to eat the hottest pepper in the world? [Slate]

How to eat your way through a cicada hatching. [Smithsonian]

NPR introduces its crowdsourced "Cook Your Cupboard" project. [NPR]

McDonald's strives for better service worldwide. [WSJ]

Why California's dairy industry is suffering, and... Read more >

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Daily Digest: March 21, 2013

by JBF Editors on March 21, 2013

The rise and fall of Hawaii's pineapple industry. [Smithsonian]

MIT anthropology professor's latest area of study is artisan cheese. [Boston Globe]

Passover recipes, shot through with Mexican flavors. [Chicago Tribune]

Study finds that kids who drink whole milk are slimmer. [NPR]

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