GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Hickory Farms’ Home For The Holidays Gift Box

Winners will enjoy treats from Hickory Farms. Photo courtesy Hickory Farms. This prize may not arrive in time for the holidays, but you’ll be glad you have it for Super Bowl snacking. Two lucky winners will receive a Home For The Holidays Gift Box, which includes everything you’ll need for a meat-and-cheese hors d’oeuvres tray:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Substitution For Cheesecloth

As the name implies, cheesecloth is a fabric used in cheese production. Layers of cheesecloth are used to wrap cheeses like Cheddar: The small holes in the cloth allow the cheese to breathe without drying out. Cheesecloth is also used to press and drain the curds of soft cheeses. While you may not be in…
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PRODUCT: The Best Cheese Slices

Tillamook’s standard Cheddar slice is cut into four mini-squares. Photo courtesy Tillamook County Creamery Association. Forget about those processed cheese slices. Oregon’s Tillamook County Creamery Association, formerly one of the best Cheddar producers in the country, is now the best in the world. Tillamook’s Medium Cheddar was voted “World’s Best Medium Cheddar Cheese” at the…
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