June 4 - National Cheese Day

Happy National Cheese Day! Turophiles rejoice! Today, we celebrate this multinational dairy product. Mooooove over winers, unless you know a good pairing. 

  

Today, from Abbaye de Belloc to Zwitser, an encyclopedia of cheese will cover the alphabet and definitely broaden your vocabulary. It will undoubtedly contain more varieties of cheese than what’s found at the local grocer. 

  

Cheese is produced from the pressed curds of milk. The milk can come from cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. Temperature and aging affect the flavor and texture of the cheese, as well as spices and other seasonings added during the process. 

  

The opportunity to go to a cheese tasting or visit a cheesemonger who is knowledgeable about pairings will improve your enjoyment of the cheese you choose.  

  

Does Stilton melt? Can you serve Chévre with a salad? Be sure to ask questions and provide your preferences. Your favorite wine might find a new sidekick. You might discover a smokey spread to go with bruschetta or a tangy cheddar to pack with lunch. 

  

In the United States, a road trip to Wisconsin isn’t out of the question for quality and variety. However, they aren’t the only place to find outstanding flavor and choice.  

Local delis have selections of domestic and imported cheeses, and independent shops offer a rotating inventory beckoning us to keep visiting to see what’s new. 

Excellent as a snack on its own, cheese is also a perfect ingredient in pasta, soups, soufflé, and many other recipes.  

We slap it on a sandwich cold, but why stop there when it can be grilled and melted like this amazing Swiss and Tomato Grilled Cheese recipe? When company comes to visit, nothing is better than a cheeseball, especially when bacon is added. 

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/swiss-and-tomato-grilled-cheese-sandwich/ 

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/easy-bacon-cheese-ball-recipe/ 

Cheese is multinational as well! Every nation in the world has its own variety of cheese. Italy seems to have harnessed the market. They did add it to pizza, and that’s pretty amazing in its own right.   

Savor the opportunity if you ever have the chance to taste cheeses from around the world. For example, hop on over to Greece. They have this dessert called cheesecake. Delicious! 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

There are many ways to celebrate National Cheese Day. Try a new recipe or take a risk and try a type of cheese you’ve never heard of before. Ask for recommendations from friends or share your favorites.   

Make sure you post to social media using #NationalCheeseDay. 

Let's get ready to crumble! 

HISTORY 

During the research by National Day Calendar®, they could not determine the origins of National Cheese Day. 

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