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Up Your Bread Game by Using Preferments
On a recent episode of Pizza Quest, Nicky Giusto of Central Milling joined host Peter Reinhart during the International Pizza Expo to discuss what makes Central Milling pizza dough unique. During his interview, Nicky discussed using a sponge or levain in his dough - two key terms that any baker worth their grain should know.The Preferment FamilyUtilizing natural yeast for bread was a technique discovered by the Egyptians over 6,000 years ago. ...
A Pride Playlist: Food, Connection, and Inclusivity
Food is a powerful connector, and for the LGBTQIA+ community it is a resource for inclusiveness. In celebration of Pride 2023, we've compiled a list of episodes that show how the LGBTQIA+ community uses food as a conduit for inclusivity and connection. From thoughtful sourcing to changing the agricultural industry, the community leaders and tastemakers we're highlighting seek to create a diverse, equitable food system for all. Eat Your Heartland Out Episode ...
The Ancient Origins of Cheese
Cheese is a universal favorite - from cheddar to mozzarella, Roquefort to gouda, but how much do you know about how it was invented and its original iterations? Molly Brown, Director of Education at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s Cheese State University, says on day one every cheesemonger learns about, “how cheese was invented when an ancient shepard rode his camel across the desert.” Molly recently joined Cutting the Curd to discuss Cheese State University and the foundational story of ...
Understanding your Cheese’s Age
While all of us understand that cheese is ripened, how much do we really know about the process? At what point does it stop maturing - or does it ever? How can you judge the ripeness of your cheese without the aid of a cheesemonger? On a recent episode of Cutting the Curd, Cheese State University’s Director of Education talks about the finer points of how Cheese State University educates students in the nuances and variables of cheese. Ripening, aging, or maturing? Ripening ...
Four Immigrant Stories from the Heart of New York
HRN’s home has always been Brooklyn and when we think about New York, we think about the diverse cultures, histories, and people that make this city what it is. By sharing the taste of home with their new neighbors, generations of immigrants have contributed to New York’s multicultural food landscape. Many of New York’s neighborhoods remain rich enclaves with strong ties to food cultures from around the world. The Bronx has Arthur Avenue’s Little Italy, while Queens’s Jackson Heights ...
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