Did you know? Spring brings many things and Basket Cheese is one of the tastiest and most versatile offerings of the Spring. Carlino’s Basket Cheese is a variation of fresh ricotta. With Basket Cheese, the curds are carefully transferred into basket molds to drain and form. The cow’s milk used to make this cheese is…
You may have heard about the big “Pink Slime” epidemic facing the US at the present time. According to news reports, “Pink Slime” is ammonium hydroxide-treated beef cuts that are widely sold in supermarkets. This “pink slime” is dangerous to the human body and consumers should be aware of the meat they are purchasing. We, at Carlino’s, are…
Did you know? “It is said that everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day and Carlino’s agrees. Irish cheesemaking, influenced and fueled by the Roman invasion, flourished after the Romans departed so that the Italian/Irish connection is not far fetched. For over one thousand years, the Irish have observed the life and death of their…
Did you know? “February is a short month, filled with long-ings for those we are fond-ue of. Because of the huge response to our Goud-a fondue recipe in the January Cheese Club Newsletter, this issue will address your most frequently asked questions about fondue and its rituals. And what better time than this Valentine’s month…
Did you know? “It takes one cow eating 110lbs. of grass and drinking 28 gallons of water and producing 7 gallons of milk in order to get 7lbs. of cheese. That’s a lot of grass, so the type and quality of the grass helps determine the ultimate taste of the cheese. It is also true…
Dear Member, Tis’ the season… sure is.. the season for hustling and bustling… the season for greeting and meeting… the season for eating and eating (cheese anyone?)…. And oh yes, the season for giving. Throughout time, the gift of food has been considered to be one of the most precious. Centuries ago in Italy, 100…