Simply Cheese Blog

Some Cheese History

gmksc85 — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:15:51 +0000

Cheese has a long and rich history. Here are just a few notable events in the history of cheese: ~2000 BC * Egyptian tomb murals bring us some of the earliest archeological evidence of cheesemaking. These cheeses were likely to have been very sour and salty (lots of salt was needed to preserve the cheese in the hot, arid climate). ~1050 BC * Jesse sent ten cheeses with his son David when he went to check on his brothers as they were cowering in fear before Goliath (1 Samuel 17). ~800 BC * Homer’s Odyssey describes the Cyclops making and storing sheep’s and goats’ milk cheese

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Chicken Enchiladas

gmksc85 — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:39:03 +0000

Photo by: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett Chicken Enchiladas Print Recipe type: Main Author: Southern Living Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4-6 Chicken Enchiladas are a favorite Tex-Mex one-dish meal for most families. They’re an easy make-ahead meal that can be frozen for up to one month. Think about these enchiladas when time is tight. Ingredients 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded pepper Jack cheese* 1/2 cup sour cream 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained 1/3 cup chopped fresh

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The Health Benefits of Cheese

gmksc85 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:27:31 +0000

Kathryn Vercillo has a great post about the health benefits of cheese over at Hub Pages. I’ve posted most of it below. Cheese has a very high concentration of essential nutrients including high quality proteins and calcium. There are also other elements in cheese such as phosphorous, zinc, vitamin A, riboflavin, and vitamin B12. All of these contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Here are nine health benefits of cheese that just might surprise you: Cheese is good for your teeth. Cheese is extremely high in its calcium content. This is the most important thing when it comes to strong teeth.

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Amish Roll Butter–Out of This World!

gmksc85 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:59:08 +0000

Here are some of the comments we have received for our salted Amish Roll Butter. Try some yourself, and we think you’ll agree. “This is butter like you’ve never tasted! Extremely creamy and delicious.” “The Amish Roll butter is really beyond description when trying to compare it to butter that you already know. I always bought organic butter, but now that I have experienced the roll butter, I am spoiled for life.” “I guarantee once you try this butter you will NEVER want to eat or buy ‘commercial’ butter again.” “I or

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Spinach and Bacon Quiche

gmksc85 — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:37:55 +0000

Spinach and Bacon Quiche Print Recipe type: Breakfast Author: Paula Deen (foodnework.com) Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 8 Possibly the best quiche you will ever make! Ingredients 6 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Salt and pepper 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach, packed 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 1/2 cups shredded Guggisberg Swiss cheese 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust, fitted to a 9-inch glass pie plate Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a food proce

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Merry Christmas!!

gmksc85 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:23:01 +0000

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Amish Gift Boxes Make a Great Gift

gmksc85 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:37:50 +0000

Don’t miss out on the chance to give a wonderful gift this Christmas season. Choose a small, medium, or large Amish gift box for your family or friends. They’ll be sure to love it. Get 15% off December 1 through December 18. Also, select “Add Gift Card” to any order when checking out to add a hand-written personalized message on a Christmas greeting card.

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Fried Cheese Curds

gmksc85 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:28:04 +0000

Fried Cheese Curds Print Recipe type: Appetiser Author: http://www.simplecomfortfood.com Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Cheese curds are delicious nuggets of cheese in its natural state (in various shapes and sizes) before being pressed into a block of cheese. They are very fresh and tasty. You can eat them as is, or, as some people do, batter them and fry them. Ingredients Fresh Amish cheese curds, room temperature 2 cups of vegetable oil 12 oz of light beer (optional) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup of all purpose flour 2 eggs 1 tsp salt Instr

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What Are Cheese Curds?

gmksc85 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:44:41 +0000

Many people love cheese curds. They eat them raw, deep fry them, or dip them in fondue. But what are they and how are they made? What Are Curds? Cheese curds are fresh, young cheddar cheese in the natural, random shape and form before they are processed into blocks and aged. Their flavor is mild, with about the same firmness as cheese, but with a springy or rubbery texture. They may be white or colored. A defining characteristic of fresh curds is that they squeak against the teeth when bitten into, due to air trapped inside the porous material. Unlike aged cheese, curds lose their desirable

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Our Best Cheese & Butter Sale Ever

gmksc85 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:36:13 +0000

In appreciation for our customers, we are offering our best sale ever during the month of November. Hurry on over to Simply Cheese to get 15% off all cheese and butter, and flat-rate $5.00 UPS Ground shipping for all orders! Click on an icon below to share this great deal with your friends and family. And be sure to stock up for Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful holiday time with your family and friends! Your friends at Simply Cheese www.simplycheese.net

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