I've tasted nine different goudas you'll likely be able to find at your local grocery store and ranked them starting with my least favorite and working my way to the best of the group this ranking may help you choose a variety that will suit your palate but I also prized flavor and texture more generally Let's take a look at the grocery store gouda landscape you can get out there and try these cheeses for yourself Listen, I have nothing against sliced cheese (including American cheese) I think it's great if you're looking for a convenient way to add more cheese to your culinary routine and it's ideal for sandwiches that need an element of creaminess to them Finlandia's Gouda isn't at the worst spot on this list simply because it's sliced and the other varieties covered here are not it's because both its flavor and texture were somewhat lacking and you may not even be able to tell that it's gouda right away That's because that strong aroma is essentially not there at all when you open the packet and it takes several seconds to get any of that fresh dairy flavor you might expect from a young gouda at all simple dairy note with that signature gouda sharpness but it's not pronounced enough to really make things interesting If you're looking for a gouda for someone who doesn't like gouda very much at all you're better off checking out some of the other options on this list The description of this cheese definitely matches the name I immediately registered how creamy it was That's a welcome improvement from the worst-ranked cheese on this list but Royal Hollandia Creamy Mild Gouda definitely didn't have the best texture of the bunch although it wasn't so off-putting that I'd refuse to eat this stuff "Mild" is also an accurate descriptor because this cheese is indeed mild creamy dairy flavor that's almost bordering on fruity but that flavor is definitely not very pronounced you don't tend to love strongly flavored cheeses but want to try to expand your palate then this might be a good cheese to start with But if you already love gouda and are looking for a variety that completely expresses its gouda-ness and unfussy gouda that has a bit more of a pronounced flavor to it you may want to check out Artikaas Red Wax Gouda Youngsters which creates an interesting textural element to the cheese and it seems like it's a pretty accessible cheese for most people out there this cheese was also at a relatively accessible price as well which makes it a win for those who are just dipping their toe into the world of gouda but I think it's a solid choice for a nice midday snack There's gouda, and then there's smoked gouda (which makes an excellent addition to a party-friendly appetizer) Smoking the cheese seems to bring out its more delicious highlighting nuttiness and sweetness with a wonderfully smoky touch that's what's happening in this Maple Leaf Cheese Natural Dutch Style Smoked Gouda it took a minute for the flavor to really hit me but with a layer of smoke that makes things a bit more interesting This cheese may be a midway point for people who are looking for something more complex than a very young light version of gouda but aren't exactly looking for something intensely caramelized at the same time Although I think this cheese would make a good addition to a charcuterie board or on its own as a snack I can imagine it would be even better in a sandwich its lack of complexity and so-so texture means it can't stand up to some of the better-ranked cheeses on this list Boar's Head Gouda was one of my favorites of the bunch That made it easy to cut and even easier to enjoy A buttery richness (and a slightly buttery flavor) was the first thing I noticed about the cheese followed by a nice chewiness that made me want to go back in for another bite but it almost feels like it melts like butter in your mouth Like a lot of the grocery store goudas I tried on this list but it's not quite as interesting as the top three cheeses in this ranking Head to Trader Joe's if you want to taste some of my favorite cheeses on this list. The chain is known for its high-quality cheese selection Out of the three varieties of gouda I tried from Trader Joe's the store's Double Cream Gouda was my least favorite — but that doesn't mean much considering it still comes at number two on this list This cheese is incredibly rich and creamy with a springiness and dense texture that makes it automatically appealing it's not quite as interesting as the top three on this list but it definitely boasts some complexity despite its mildness mushroomy quality that made this gouda a nice departure from the simpler options further down in this ranking if you're looking for a cheese with a super creamy texture that's easy to like but packs a punch of flavor this Trader Joe's find should be on your must-try list Trader Joe's Dutch Gouda Cheese is a cheese you can always keep on hand that will work in so many different ways this cheese isn't the most complex on the list but it has a slightly nutty flavor despite its freshness which really made it stand out from the other younger and less complex cheeses in this lineup and proves once again that Trader Joe's can definitely deliver when it comes to cheese is what earned it its number three spot on this list which I noticed in many of the cheeses I tried for this ranking I think just about anyone could enjoy this cheese This cheese marks a big step up in terms of complexity, texture, and flavor, which is why aged gouda is one of the best cheeses to splurge on As the oldest cheese on this list (about two years and seven months old) it makes sense that the flavors are much more developed here with a richness and complexity that makes it stand out from the crowd mushroomy flavors come to the fore with that age accompanied by a sweetness that brings it all together I assumed that Trader Joe's 1000 Day Gouda Cheese would be my favorite of the bunch it is aged longer than the others included in this ranking But I was surprised when I found that Rembrandt 12 Month Aged Gouda Cheese was the one that really stood out to me I knew it was going to be good even before I took the first bite almost sandy crystals that made the texture feel like a true experience I cannot emphasize enough that this gouda is really something special if you happen to enjoy aged cheeses as much as I do you could pair this gouda with a nice square of chocolate but it's so delicious that I'd choose to enjoy it all on its own so you can really concentrate on the flavors one of my new all-time favorite cheeses I've tried I tasted each of these cheeses at the same time starting with the younger options and then working my way to the more aged varieties on the list The criteria for the ranking was based on flavor My general perception of quality was the most important factor but I also ranked more complex and interesting cheeses above the simpler varieties For the second consecutive contest, an aged gouda called Arethusa Europa from Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Connecticut, received the top score of 2,414 entries in the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest By a very small margin, it must be said. Arethusa Europa bested St. Malachi Reserve by The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville Every entry starts with a score of 100 and judges deduct points from multiple attributes "We didn't expect to win again," said cheesemaker and plant manager Chris Casiello of Arethusa Farm Dairy on a video conference call after the winner was announced Thursday at Resch Expo Third place this year went to Lake Country Dairy-Schuman Cheese in Turtle Lake second and third place in the Parmesan class in addition to two other best-of-class finishes "Our whole idea is to make cheese the Italian way," said Aileen Kacvinsky technical services director for Lake Country Dairy-Schuman Cheese acquired Lake Country Dairy about 16 years ago The company's top Parmesan cheese is organic Milk comes from select organic dairies within 100 miles of the Turtle Lake factory More: If it's the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, it must be a big day for cheddar More: U.S. cheese champion: Best cheese is from Connecticut, but the cheese maker is from Wisconsin "The razor-thin margins that separated our contest finalists speak to the caliber of U.S executive director of contest host Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association which fancies itself the cheese capital of the United States (if not the world) made its case with 55 best-of-class finishes among 117 total classes Vermont was second with 13 first-place medals Northeastern Wisconsin winners include BelGioioso Cheese of Denmark for its mozzarella marinated in fresh basil and garlic which was one of the contest's 20 overall finalists Also winning best of class was Saputo Cheese USA of Black Creek with its Montchevre goat milk cheddar All results can be seen at myentries.org/results The 2025 contest included 2,414 entries from 31 states. Categories included cheese, butter, cultured products and dry dairy ingredients. This was the second time the contest was held at Resch Expo, having previously been held in the Lambeau Field Atrium The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is held every other year in Green Bay. The World Championship Cheese Contest is held alternate years in Madison Contact Richard Ryman at rryman@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @RichRymanPG, on Instagram at @rrymanPG or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardRymanPG (WLUK) -- The big cheese from Connecticut wasn't just "gouda," it was the best Arethusa Europa, an aged gouda from Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Connecticut won the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest It was the second consecutive win for the cheese a feat never before accomplished in the competition's history The winning cheese received a score of 98.98 out of 100. It just beat out St. Malachi Reserve, made by The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, which scored 98.88 and Cello Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan, made by Lake Country Dairy-Schuman Cheese in Turtle Lake, which scored 98.81. "The razor-thin margins that separated our Contest finalists speak to the caliber of U.S. cheesemakers' talent," WCMA executive director John Umhoefer said in a statement. "Congratulations go to the team at Arethusa Farm Dairy, and praise is in order for all our competitors' commitment to excellence in the art and science of cheesemaking." Cheesemakers from Wisconsin led the competition with 55 best of class gold medals. Vermont cheesemakers won 13 and those from Idaho won 10. The competition included more than 2,400 entries across 117 classes and 31 states. cup panko or other unseasoned dry white breadcrumbs 1. Set the oven at 375 degrees. Have on hand a plate lined with paper towels and a rimmed baking sheet. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, lay out the slices of bacon in a single layer. Cook for 7 minutes, turning halfway through frying, or until the bacon is brown and crispy. With tongs, transfer the bacon to the paper towels; cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots, and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until soft. Transfer to the paper towels; cool. 4. In a food processor, combine the bacon, shallots, Gouda or Parmesan, panko, and a generous sprinkle of pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. 5. Transfer the crumb mixture to the rimmed baking sheet, and spread it out evenly. Bake the crumbs for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, or until well toasted. Leave to cool. Break up any large chunks. ounces short pasta, such as lumache (shellbows) or cavatappi (corkscrews) pound young (plain) Gouda, shredded (4 cups) 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or according to the package directions, or until the pasta is tender but still has some bite. Dip a heatproof measuring cup into the water and reserve 1 cup. Drain the pasta into a colander; do not rinse. 2. Meanwhile, in a large heavy-based saucepan or flameproof casserole, heat the evaporated milk and half and half until the liquid begins to simmer. One handful at a time, stir in the smoked and young Gouda, waiting until each addition melts before adding more. 3. Add the pasta, 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir well. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if you like. 4. Remove from the heat, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes so the sauce thickens a little. 5. If the pasta has cooled too much while resting, reheat it gently, adding a bit more pasta water if needed. 6. Spoon into bowls and top with the crispy breadcrumb mixture. 4strips bacon2tablespoons olive oil1large shallot, finely chopped½cup grated aged Gouda or Parmesan1cup panko or other unseasoned dry white breadcrumbs Black pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste12ounces short pasta, such as lumache (shellbows) or cavatappi (corkscrews)1can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1cup half and half8ounces smoked Gouda, shredded (2 cups)1pound young (plain) Gouda, shredded (4 cups) 6. Spoon into bowls and top with the crispy breadcrumb mixture.Karoline Boehm Goodnick Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information Gemini’s response no longer says that Gouda makes up ‘50 to 60 percent of the world’s cheese consumption.‘ by Emma Roth FacebookThreadsImage: GoogleEmma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars she was a writer and editor at MUO.Google has edited Gemini’s AI response in a Super Bowl commercial to remove an incorrect statistic about cheese which shows a small business owner using Gemini to write a website description about Gouda no longer says the variety makes up “50 to 60 percent of the world’s cheese consumption.” Andrew Novakovic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics Emeritus at Cornell University, confirmed to The Verge last week that Gouda “is almost assuredly not the most widely consumed” cheese in the world. Based on a quick web search, Gemini appears to have regurgitated the stat from a website called Cheese.com which is filled with what seems to be SEO-optimized blogs “After the question came up about the Gouda stat we spoke with the owner of the Wisconsin Cheese Mart to ask him how he would handle it,” Google spokesperson Michele Wyman said in a statement to The Verge “Following his suggestion to have Gemini rewrite the product description without the stat we updated the UI to reflect what the business would do.” The business owner depicted in the commercial actually used Gemini’s response on their website, but they have since removed the incorrect detail. A disclaimer beneath Gemini’s response says it’s “not intended to be factual,” but a tool framed as a writing aid for businesses should at least back itself up with reliable sources. Update, February 5th: Noted that the incorrect stat is no longer on the business owner’s website and added a statement from Google. A weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to tell you everything you need to download, watch, read, listen to, and explore that fits in The Verge’s universe. The Laughing Cow Creamy Smoked Gouda Variety features smoky flavors and is the brand's third flavor innovation within the past year  CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laughing Cow® makers of the iconic spreadable and creamy cheese wedges is announcing the debut of its newest flavor: Creamy Smoked Gouda Variety The new flavor variety from The Laughing Cow delivers a smoky rich profile in the signature delicious cheese wedge format that fans already know and love Following the launch of two other recent flavor innovations from The Laughing Cow in 2024 – Creamy Jalapeño and limited-edition Everything Bagel Style – Creamy Smoked Gouda Variety is a bold addition to the brand's roster The Laughing Cow achieved the ideal flavor using a slow smoked cheese ensuring each creamy wedge delivers exceptional bold flavor Whether you're watching the game for the commercials or cheering your team to victory you'll have a winning cheese in the lineup we prioritize trending flavors and what excites cheese enthusiasts to deliver options that satisfy their cravings," said Jessica Dillion "With Smoked Gouda emerging as a flavor in both cheeses and snacks we saw this as the perfect opportunity to introduce The Laughing Cow Creamy Smoked Gouda Variety cheese wedges." The Laughing Cow Smoked Gouda Variety is now available at major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Albertsons, Kroger, Publix. To find The Laughing Cow Creamy Smoked Gouda Variety near you, visit www.thelaughingcow.com/product-locator/ The new product joins The Laughing Cow's existing offerings of: Boursin® Cheese is adding a new product innovation to its culinary-inspired lineup fan-favorite snack cheese brand Babybel® is introducing the Babybelves Holiday Village Electronic Commerce Electronic Commerce Computer & Electronics Food & Beverages Do not sell or share my personal information: From the Journal: Physics of Fluids 2025 – Plant-based dairy products are a great alternative for people who avoid animal products but manufacturers have a hard time replicating the creamy cheesy qualities that make dairy so indulgent Scientists from the University of Guelph in Ontario and Canadian Light Source Inc in Saskatchewan are working to produce plant-based cheese with all the characteristics of real cheese researchers studied multiple types of plant-based proteins and how they interact with alternative cheese scaffolds “If you wanted to strictly only eat plant-based products you would end up eating a lot of beans and tofu which can be little bit boring after a while,” said author Alejandro Marangoni consumers expect essentially the same animal product but with plant-based ingredients To create a cheesy product with the same texture as the real thing scientists need to study a variety of physical attributes such as the melting “The behavior of milk proteins and meat proteins is reasonably well understood but knowledge about the functionality of plant proteins is lacking,” Marangoni said “There is also a huge variety of different plant proteins each one very different from one another.” Previous research concluded that a blend of 25% coconut oil and pea protein created a desirable cheese texture Marangoni and his team studied isolates from three proteins (lentil protein and a particular type of pea protein) and observed how the isolates interacted with the oil and with the starch matrix of the cheese alternative They found that increasing the coconut oil increased the hardness of cheeses but cheese with pea protein and 25% coconut oil had the firmest texture due to their unique protein-fat interactions This formulation matched or surpassed the melt and stretch of the cheese analogs made with 100% coconut oil Using a blend of sunflower and coconut oil decreased the saturated fat content of the cheese creating a healthy and sustainable alternative to dairy cheeses and other plant-based cheeses “Ultimately we want to improve the nutrition and lower the saturated fat content of cheese alternatives,” Marangoni said “But keeping all the functionality in there which includes the melt and the stretch of the ‘cheese,’ is very difficult.” Impact of protein sources on the functionality of plant-based cheeses formulated with saturated and unsaturated fat http://pof.aip.org If your charcuterie board has felt a little empty over the past few years it may be because it was missing a beloved cheese that has been missing from Trader Joe's shelves for the past few years you'll not only have something to fill that space but also be able to give your board a spring flavor The retailer just announced that it has brought back Family Nijland Clover Gouda back to stores as its spotlight cheese This is the third time Trader Joe's has offered the Nijland Gouda as its spotlight cheese. It was first introduced in 2017 and then a second in 2021. According to the store's Instagram account the cheese is produced on a 100-year-old family-run property in the Twente region of the Netherlands The estate's 250 cows are treated quite well The clover is what gives the cheese a slight flowery flavor The estate is also proud of its sustainable farming practices using solar energy for its cheese production Its use of grass and clover also allows it to reduce its fertilizer use while increasing CO2 The cheese is available for a limited time but the retailer does not say for how long. Although Trader Joe's has not released the price of the Gouda, Instagrammer @traderjoeslist found it at her location for $11.99 per pound She described the cheese as "earthy," "not too grassy," and "smooth." You can probably file this announcement under Gouda News The ad in question is part of Google's "50 stories from 50 states" promotion, which will run Gemini ads tailored for different local markets during the Super Bowl on Sunday featured the owner of Wisconsin Cheese Mart asking Google's writing assistant for "a description of Smoked Gouda that would appeal to cheese lovers." Oddly enough, the edited version of the ad resides at the same URL as the previous version, with no indication it has been updated since being uploaded on January 30. This kind of wholesale replacement of a YouTube video at the same URL is impossible for normal YouTube users suggesting some special privileges for Google itself were used here The incorrect cheese info also appears to have been scrubbed from the pre-roll of Google's recent earnings call, which initially featured a run-through of the planned Super Bowl ads until yesterday While it's easy to accuse Google Gemini of just making up plausible-sounding cheese facts from whole cloth, this seems more like a case of garbage-in, garbage-out. Google President of Cloud Applications Jerry Dischler posted on social media to note that the incorrect Gouda fact was "not a hallucination," because all of Gemini's data is "grounded in the Web.. multiple sites across the web include the 50-60% stat." Google can at least point to cheese.com as a plausibly reliable source that misled its AI in a way that might also stymie web searchers And Dischler added on social media that users "can always check the results and references" that Gemini provides The only problem with that defense is that the Google writing assistant shown off in the ad doesn't seem to provide any such sources for a user to check Unlike Google search's AI Overviews—which does refer to a cheese.com link when responding about gouda consumption—the writing assistant doesn't provide any backup for its numbers here The Gemini writing assistant does note in small print that its results are "a creative writing aid, and not intended to be factual." If you click for more information about that warning Google warns that "the suggestions from Help me write can be inaccurate or offensive since it’s still in an experimental status." This "experimental" status hasn't stopped Google from heavily selling its AI writing assistant as a godsend for business owners in its planned Super Bowl ads Nor is this major caveat included in the ads themselves Yet it's the kind of thing users should have at the front of their minds when using AI assistants for anything with even a hint of factual info I'm going to go update my personal webpage with information about my selection as World's Most Intelligent Astronaut/Underwear Model in hopes that Google's AI will repeat the "fact" to anyone who asks your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt It’s no secret that extreme weather conditions are endangering the global food supply system Droughts, heatwaves, wildfires and floods combine to wreak havoc on staple crops such as wheat and rice But as well as the obvious impacts on the global food chain - famines food shortages and drastic price increases – we may soon see the end of countries’ traditional gastronomic cultures Imagine Belgium without its exquisite chocolates, or a French ‘jambon beurre’ baguette without any Dijon mustard Turkish mezze may have to be served without hummus Scandinavian ‘smørrebrød’ could lose its staple ‘gravlax’ (smoked salmon) and the Netherlands might soon lose Gouda cheese forever Euronews Green breaks down which countries’ signature foods are on the brink of climate extinction The price of cocoa beans, the essential ingredient for chocolate is setting unprecedented records on the commodities market at the moment as production plummets “The price increase of cocoa is absolutely spectacular two-and-a-half years,” said Philippe de Sellier the head of both Leonidas and Belgian chocolate federation Choprabisco It stood at less than $2,000 (€1,918) a ton in the summer of 2022 It peaked at well over $12,000 (€11,510) during the Christmas season and has been hovering around the $10,000 (€9,592) mark since “The drop that has happened now in production was directly linked to climate change,” said Bart Van Besien policy adviser of the Oxfam fair trade group He blamed changes in annual rain and drought patterns in western Africa that weakened the sensitive trees in key production areas Temperature differences between night and day have also increased in the small strip of land around the equator where the trees can thrive The impact can be felt deep in chocolate gourmet country Belgium where some of its 280 chocolate companies are left with tough decisions to make during Valentine's week Many chocolatiers can't go for the usual profit margins and turn all the extra costs of the cocoa prices over to their customers owner of the famed Bruges-based Chocolate Line brand said that his chocolates increased in price by 20 per cent over the last year alone Some stores are choosing to close for the period instead The New York Times recently dedicated a report to the potential annihilation of the renowned Dutch cheese Gouda with experts predicting its demise within 100 years The Dutch cheese industry has an annual export value of $1.7 billion (€1.6 billion), but the city of Gouda, which has always been vulnerable to sinking due to its low sea level, is increasingly at risk from floods driven by climate change “I wouldn’t expect much cheese from Gouda anymore in 100 years,” Jan Rotmans a professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam “If the land turns into water and the cows disappear the cheese will have to come from the eastern part of the country This year, Greek seafood farmers reported a 90 per cent drop in their catch of mussels for the season after a series of heatwaves in the main mussel-producing area July’s heatwaves sent sea temperatures above 30°C for days The country had previously seen mass mussel deaths in 2021 but scientists then forecast that the scenario wouldn’t repeat until 2031 100 per cent of the seed for next year was destroyed meaning there will be no mussel harvest in 2025 and Greek starter mussels ‘saganaki’ will be off the menu at tavernas The dish is often made with Greek staple Feta cheese which some sustainability researchers say will be gone by 2050 Italy’s white truffles - classified by UNESCO in 2021 as an intangible heritage of humanity – is also under threat from climate change The fungus’ natural habitat is being weakened by global warming deforestation and sudden temperature changes but the beginning of November this year saw temperatures hit an unseasonably warm 20°C White truffle harvest season traditionally runs from October to the end of January but changing weather patterns are making this shorter They can also be harmed by both drought and abundant rain president of the Piedmont truffle hunters’ association hundreds of thousands of tons of potatoes failed to make it to market in Europe a region that eats the world’s highest quantity of spuds per capita (about 90kg a year) worldwide production of potatoes could be down by nine per cent Bloomberg has reported that Belgium - famous for inventing the ‘frite’ (‘French fries’ refers to the style of cut which it traditionally serves in paper cones topped with mayonnaise is being particularly hard hit by the effects of climate change on its potato crops Heavy rainfall has seen Belgium’s potato fields flood this year with harvesting severely delayed and only 50 per cent of crops lifted by their usual time France hit the headlines two years ago for a surprising shortage in one of its most famous condiments French supermarkets ran out of the spicy sauce and retailers limited customers to one jar each Unlike Champagne or Roquefort which are protected by Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée and must be created in the regions for which they’re named Dijon mustard refers to the centuries-old recipe that marries mustard seeds with white wine And though it’s a signature staple of the Burgundy region, the shortage actually originated in Canada, which produces about 80 per cent of the world’s mustard. Years of dry summers have depleted Canadian stores and in 2022, the country’s crops were obliterated by drought. While in France, domestic mustard crops were hit by abnormally wet winters Experts say these weather patterns will continue to affect the crop - meaning we may see a mustard shortage again soon Researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew identify drought as the chickpea’s biggest climate challenge, estimating global chickpea crops will see a 50 per cent loss due to climate change where chickpeas feature heavily in traditional mezze and many staple dishes Scientists say that chickpeas lost their genetic diversity over 10,000 years ago meaning they have less resistance to extreme weather events - the pulse is already vulnerable to floods and droughts Spain is the world’s leader in olive oil production but climate change could change that status and affect signature dishes such as Valencia’s ‘allioli’ and Andalusian ‘gambas al ajillo’ (shrimp in garlic and olive oil) For the past few years, average spring temperatures have surpassed norms by up to 4°C. Combined with persistently low rainfall in 2022 and 2023, severe droughts led to 50 per cent reduction in Spanish olive oil production last year Spanish agricultural authorities predicted a below-normal harvest for this year but it remains to be seen what effect the recent devastating floods will have on olive production for the country Sam Kass, former White House chef and political adviser to President Barack Obama, first hosted ‘last supper’ dinners featuring endangered foods at COP21, since hosting them at Davos for the World Economic Forum and across the US he presented a menu featuring Norwegian salmon Seafood is at risk from the climate crisis, with Reuters reporting that Norwegian salmon farmers are grappling with its effects. Harsh winters, El Nino climate patterns and a 20-year high in jellyfish attacks (which can be attributed to changing behaviour patterns due to rising sea temperatures) have driven fish mortality off the Norwegian coast to record highs All of which endangers one of the country’s signature ‘smørrebrød’ toppings Record-high temperatures and warmer waters are also increasing the threat of sea lice while vaccines against these stress the fish laver seaweed has been a traditional staple since the 17th century with Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Derek Walker calling seaweed a Welsh superpower The Seaweed Alliance found 50 per cent of the marine area of Wales is suitable for cultivating kelp, driving calls for growing regenerative ocean farming in the country and increasing production of the sustainable crop While in the past decade, the US has surpassed Iran to become the world’s top exporter of pistachios – the crop is hardier and more drought-tolerant than the traditional California nut making it resilient to extreme weather patterns Pistachio trees also rely on wind instead of bees for pollination so they remain unaffected by diminishing insect populations And though the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) has warned that last year’s global wine production was its lowest in more than 30 years some countries’ climates will change to become perfect for grape crops Wine grapes rely on hyperspecific climates to produce wines balanced with sugar, acid, and tannins - and in its climate adaptation documents, the UK government suggests that grape crops would be perfect for the UK’s future environment. 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(WBAY) - “Arethusa Europa” is the winner of this year’s U.S. Championship Cheese Contest here in Green Bay The aged gouda is made by Arethusa Farm Dairy in Connecticut This is the second year they’ve won the contest Judges spent the past several days sampling more than 2,400 dairy products at Resch Expo The top Wisconsin finisher was a Parmesan made in Turtle Lake The 13-month-aged Gouda just made history as the first cheese to win Best in Show twice Tim Newcomb is an award-winning journalist who has traveled the world covering a variety of topics covering the world of sports and stadium food along the way Food & Wine / Courtesy of Arethusa Farm Dairy Type: GoudaMilk: Cow Age: 13 monthsAwards: Best in Show Championship Cheese Contest (first-ever back-to-back winner) PLEASANT SPRING DAY: The sky is partly to mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s and 70s A few isolated showers could form this evening over the Tennessee Valley otherwise tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 50s Read More it will likely be October before we see weather this nice again across Alabama with a few more clouds the farther north you go as an upper-level low spins over the Ohio River Valley Read More knew he made the right decision to open his own business but it wasn’t until he won the 2023 Birmingham Small Business Week Pitch Competition that he got an additional boost Read More COOL START: Temperatures are in the 40s across much of North/Central Alabama just before daybreak… for some places this will most likely be the last morning with temperatures in the 40s until late September or October Read More Sunday brought Alabama a taste of early spring and a mix of sun and clouds—especially north of the Tennessee River where a few sprinkles are still possible Read More Exceptional Anglers events at Oak Mountain State Park teach basic fishing skills to students with disabilities from Alabaster and Pelham city schools and the Shelby and Jefferson County school systems Read More Sunday brings Alabama a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively—with cooler temperatures and low humidity replacing Saturday’s storms in a refreshing pattern shift worthy of a “Cool Change.” Read More but dense fog may pose a travel hazard overnight and into Sunday morning across north Alabama and southern Tennessee Read More the severe threat is nearly over in Alabama as storms shift east into Georgia Read More strong storms remain active in eastern Alabama this evening with gusty winds Read More A new severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northeastern Lee County and heavy rain moving east toward Auburn and Opelika Read More Severe storms continue across east Alabama with warnings active in Chambers County and strong storms impacting several others under Severe Thunderstorm Watch #221 through 10 PM Read More Strong to severe storms continue moving through east-central and southeast Alabama this evening with the threat of damaging winds and frequent lightning continuing through 10 PM Read More Severe storms with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail are moving into Tallapoosa and Chambers counties Read More Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Fox 8 Cleveland WJW Here’s one for you – When should you keep an eye on cheese Tears of joy over a positive pregnancy test quickly turned to tears of fear for a Conneaut woman The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Coshocton A major dredging project is now underway along the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor beginning work to clear out the vital shipping lanes this would have been a very impressive and very important building The same area of low pressure that brought the rain into Northeast Ohio over the weekend will bring in more rain on Monday and Tuesday Scattered to numerous rain showers and storms will develop Monday afternoon/evening A few stronger storms will impact areas mainly for places along and east of I-77 Kenny Crumpton is a guest on the Tales and Trails Metroparks Podcast A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect Monday morning for several Northeast Ohio Counties until 10 a.m Kent State University held its annual commemoration ceremony Sunday to honor the memory of May 4 1970 and the victims who died and were injured during the tragic event A crash has closed the ramp from I-71 North to I-490 East Monday morning Congratulations to Cleveland's Own - Jacob's Ladder Special Needs Fitness Gouda is a Dutch cheese named for the city of Gouda in the Netherlands where it was first traded – not created– and is sometimes wrapped in red wax The red wax is a clear sign you’re in for something delicious typically made from cow’s milk and has a rich this cheese is commonly paired with burgers and other handhelds it is used to enrich soups and sauces (similar to parmesan) The cheese is coated in wax as part of the aging process to prevent it from drying out but it has given gouda a distinct marker in the world of cheeses Market research firm Datassential reports that the cheese is curre3ntly found on 8.2% of U.S menus and around 57% of the population has tried it click through the gallery to learn more about this Flavor of the Week: Gouda Datassential is a market research firm providing data intelligence and market research to the foodservice industry Twitter: @Datassential LinkedIn: Datassential YouTube: Datassential As the restaurant industry struggles toward gender parity in leadership ranks these 52 women have become the standard-bearers for change Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 whether I'm throwing together a fancy board Grocery retailers Aldi and Trader Joe's both sell an impressive variety of cheeses but I was curious which store's options I preferred in terms of taste I expect mozzarella to have a more milky and subdued flavor compared to other cheeses I got an 8-ounce ball of fresh mozzarella for $4 The same-sized ball of cheese at Aldi was just $3.40 The two balls tasted nearly identical to me The only difference I noticed was that Trader Joe's mozzarella felt firmer they seemed to have the same stringy texture and light flavor Aldi's double-creme Brie has always been my go-to for cheese boards and melty dishes Trader Joe's sells its double-crème Brie for $8 a pound The price depends on the size of your wedge Although these cheeses looked almost identical after I cut into them Trader Joe's wedge tasted a little more flavorful to me My wheel from Aldi also felt slightly harder One of Trader Joe's most popular cheeses is its Unexpected cheddar with its creamy texture and a flavor almost reminiscent of Parmesan The closest thing I found at Aldi seemed to be its Emporium Selection vintage English cheddar The cheeses come in similar-looking 7-ounce packages for $4 each Aldi's Emporium Selection smoked Gouda and Trader Joe's Dutch smoked Cheese looked super similar The price difference may not be that stark but I always like to know where the better deal is I thought it was a little better for snacking than Trader Joe's offering Goat cheese is another great addition to a cheese board but the 4-ounce log at Aldi only costs $1.60 Trader Joe's cheese tasted wonderfully tart I thought Aldi's goat cheese had a smoother taste and held together a little easier I found a 16-ounce tub of whole-milk ricotta at Trader Joe's for $4, or about $0.25 an ounce, and a 15-ounce tub of whole-milk ricotta at Aldi for $2.30, or about $0.15 an ounce. Both cheeses tasted similar — I could hardly tell them apart. However, Trader Joe's ricotta felt a little softer and, therefore, was a little more spreadable. The overall winner when it comes to cost-efficiency is Aldi — and flavorwise, its cheeses held up pretty well. There were times when I thought Trader Joe's cheeses felt a little higher quality, but nothing was impressive enough to stop me from going for the cheaper choice. However, I was surprised to find that the Brie and white cheddar at both stores cost the same. I may be heading to TJ's for those in the future. The commercial shows Gemini wrongly stating that Gouda makes up ‘50 to 60 percent of the world’s cheese consumption.‘ The cheese is undoubtedly popular in Europe but the same can’t be said for the rest of the world “While Gouda is likely the most common single variety in world trade it is almost assuredly not the most widely consumed,” Andrew Novakovic Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics Emeritus at Cornell University Gemini doesn’t say where it fetched this information, but it doesn’t appear to be completely made up. A site called Cheese.com has the same stat (the legitimacy of which Redditors were debating about more than a decade ago) ”I don’t think there is hard data to substantiate consumption of particular varieties of cheeses on a global scale,” Novakovic adds “My guess is that Indian Paneer or the ubiquitous ‘fresh’ cheeses of South America and western and southern Asia have far larger volumes than Gouda.” the fine print beneath Gemini’s response reads and is not intended to be factual.” But you’d think it would at least have a source to back it up especially when the ad depicts a business owner using Gemini to fill out descriptions for their website When reached for comment, Google pointed The Verge to a reply from Google Cloud apps president Jerry Dischler on X Gemini is grounded in the Web — and users can always check the results and references multiple sites across the web include the 50-60% stat,” Dischler said Last month, Google started building all its AI features into Workspace and also raised the price of its subscription. Update, February 1st: Added a response from Google. 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The biennial US Championship Cheese Contest was held this week in Green Bay and Marieke Gouda won an impressive nine awards "It's always exciting for our gouda to be recognized by these esteemed judges and cheese experts," said Master Cheesemaker Marieke Penterman "It is a testament to our commitment to producing the best gouda in the United States and beyond." Marieke Gouda earned 2 Gold, 4 Silver making them the recipient of over 285 awards in the past 20 years Marieke's Truffle Gouda in the Flavored Gouda class and the Smoked Gouda in the Smoked Gouda class received 1st place Second place awards went to Belegen Gouda aged 4 – 6 months Third place awards went to Young Gouda aged 2 – 4 months Dairy businesses representing 31 states submitted 2,414 entries of cheese  "This impressive number of entries underscores the deep significance of this competition to the nation's dairy manufacturers," said Kirsten Strohmenger the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Contest Director "When shoppers spot the prestigious Contest seal on a winning product they recognize it as a mark of exceptional quality and craftsmanship earned through the expertise of our judges and the competition's rigorous technical standards We're proud to offer this platform for dairy processors of all sizes to elevate their products and grow their businesses."  About US Championship Cheese Contest: Hosted biennially by WCMA since 1981 Championship Cheese Contest is the nation's premier cheese Additional information about the competition is available at USChampionCheese.org.  has achieved the prestigious Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® certification Marieke Gouda has once again proven its excellence on the global stage Retail Awards They drop this November at retailers across the country Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience She is also the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer an online course for the next generation of travel journalists can be found in one-pound wedges wrapped with images from Rembrandt paintings and the tagline "A Dutch Masterpiece."  You can see the rich amber color before you even tear into the package which is a clue that it's been aged long enough to develop complex flavors unlike the paler yellow Goudas that may have only been aged for a few weeks That aging process is even more evident when you tear into it These only form when cheeses have aged long enough for the proteins to break down and they're a pure pleasure on your tongue This is a cheese worthy of sharing at fancy parties — or indulging in on your own (we won't judge) It's bold enough to pair with full-bodied red wine You can also try sweet tastes like honey and apples or bitter dark chocolate to contrast the cheese's saltiness and sweetness Stibbe has successfully advised Shinagawa Refractories Co. Ltd (“Shinagawa”) on the acquisition of all issued share capital of Gouda Refractories Group B.V a Netherlands-based leader in the manufacturing of high-alumina refractories and provider of refractory services for a purchase consideration of €144 million valuing the company at €162 million on a debt-free This strategic combination with Gouda is set to enhance Shinagawa’s capabilities in generating stable and growing cash flows it will enable further corporate value enhancement through continuous investment in growth all while maintaining a solid balance sheet The right gouda cheese can deliver nutty, creamy morsels that can instantly upgrade your next grilled cheese sandwich this Dutch cheese can also provide firmer pieces that give way to a toothy crunch when aged to perfection Whether you're looking to build satisfying meals or assemble an impressive charcuterie board a well-made gouda deserves a spot on the table We set out to taste some of the more common brands of gouda cheese you can find at the grocery store to inform future buying decisions one packaged cheese failed to meet our expectations While store-bought sliced cheese can be convenient to rip open and slap onto a piece of toast Finlandia's Gouda is lacking in both the flavor and texture departments The tastes we appreciate in a fine Dutch gouda seem completely skipped over in this product as samples of these lackluster cheese slices left us wondering whether this was While younger gouda can lean on the softer side Finlandia's strips of pre-cut cheese are flimsy and thin bordering on what could be described as malleable plastic cut-outs These gouda cheese slices offer a subtle bite but the sharpness isn't loud enough to convince us that this is a gouda we are actually sampling If you're looking for a gouda to confidently offer to your friends alongside slices of fresh, juicy peaches for wine night or want a satisfying snack to chomp on in between sips of your favorite bourbon We can imagine that if for whatever reason someone in your household has a strong aversion to gouda but if you're looking for a cheese that presents a developed complexity of flavor and a satisfying texture to pull into recipes One thing is for sure, Trader Joe's has no shortage of delicious cheese is always swarmed with shoppers picking up blocks and wedges of the store's broad and constantly changing cheese selection The newest cheese now arriving at Trader Joe's stores across the country is a clover gouda cheese from the Family Nijland estate creamery The family-owned and run creamery has been producing cheese and dairy products for more than 100 years in the eastern Twente region of the Netherlands near the middle of the country's border with Germany The Family Nijland creamery prioritizes sustainable practices like using a natural diet for its crew of 250 Dutch cows as well as following traditional cheese-making practices for a completely artisanal end product Trader Joe's fans can rest easy knowing the company is always on the hunt for great new products to share Gouda cheese (which is great in the form of a smoked gouda cheese sauce) was named after the Dutch city of Gouda where the cheese was first created Family Nijland's Clover Gouda takes on a distinct floral quality due to the cow's diet of fresh grass and clover The brand knows that a good diet makes for good milk which makes for exceptional cheese The floral taste paired with a rich, creamy texture and nutty, sweet flavor makes this new addition to the TJ's cheese section an entirely unique eating experience The cheese experts at Trader Joe's suggest pairing it with apples to echo the sweetness and almonds to go along with the cheese's natural nutty quality and no cheese plate is complete without some crusty bread in my opinion But don't let that stop you from slicing it up and layering it on a sandwich or from taking a bite straight out of the wedge I’m sure you are familiar with Gouda cheese accounting for over fifty percent of the total production of cheese in that country and these days as ubiquitous I too am familiar with the cheese and have been enjoying it all my life.  But recently I discovered upon visiting the Dutch city from which the cheese gets its designation that for all these years I have been mispronouncing its name.  The locals call it “how-da” Since my visit I’ve been trying to remember to pronounce the name of the cheese Gouda deserves to be taken more seriously than it often is.  For example the internationally acclaimed cheesemonger Steven Jenkins is among the most unexciting cheeses imaginable.  He admits that when properly aged it becomes a “miracle of flavor.” You might expect as much from a cheese made in a country with a long tradition of cheese making.  In the Netherlands but the practice can be traced back at least as far as 800 B.C.  Moreover Gouda itself can be traced back to the year 1184 making it perhaps the oldest cheese on record still being made today following the original recipe.  To this day Dutch farmers trek to Gouda every week during the summer to have their cheeses ceremoniously inspected in sight of the historic weigh house built in 1667 have a noble tradition and.  if you look for them you can find noble specimens of Gouda.  Just steer clear of Gouda sheathed in red paraffin and covered in cellophane unless all you want to do is make a toasted cheese sandwich or a vat of mac and cheese What better way to enjoy the principal Dutch cheese than with a Dutch Baby even if the dish was actually invented by a café in Seattle and the term refers to the Pennsylvania Dutch rather than residents of the Netherlands?  This recipe for what is essentially a big puffy pancake is adapted from Emily Vikre’s fiveandspice blog divided1 medium leek thinly sliced (white part only)2 medium pears and sliced5 eggs1 and ¼ cups whole milk1 and ¼ cups flour½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper¾ cup grated smoked gouda cheese2 tablespoons chopped chives Heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for about 3 minutes until starting to brown.  Add leek and sauté for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften.  Add pears and cook for 3 minutes more or until browned and softened.  Remove from heat.  In a blender combine eggs and pepper and process until smooth.  Put 4 tablespoons butter in a cast iron skillet or baking pan and place in a 425 degree oven until butter is completely melted and sizzling.  Swirl butter around pan and spread pears on the bottom.  Pour in egg mixture and scatter cheese over all.  Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed and browned.  Sprinkle with chives and serve warm WINCHENDON ― Living alongside some 200 cows life is "gouda" on the farm for the Catlin family At least that's the motto of Smith's Country Cheese on Otter River Road the creamery is known for its signature smoked gouda that is said to rival the wheels made in the Netherlands It was love at first taste for Richard Smith who attended a pilot program at the University of Minnesota which encouraged farmers to make their own gouda He'd been farming on the land that would eventually become Smith's Country Cheese since 1969 he ended up buying his first set of stainless-steel cheese-making equipment and drove it all the way back to his herd which by the 1980s had grown to 220 "milkers," in Winchendon including then-children Allie Catlin and her husband Jake The pair met when they were just 6 and growing up in nearby Ashburnham They remember regularly buying cheese from the farmstand throughout their childhood "We were both working out near Boston," Allie Catlin explained "Both just working that 'sitting at a desk,' 9-to-5 life and that's when we saw the farm was for sale So we called Dave Smith and told them we didn't know anything about making cheese but we were definitely interested." Smith told them to come to the farm and give the work somewhat of a test run there's the idea of running a farm and then there's actually getting up and milking the cows every day," she chuckled "We spent about 18 months working both our full-time jobs Monday through Friday and then worked the farm on the weekends with Dave The Catlin family bought the farm in 2016 and never looked back and we had a very young daughter at that time and I don't think I could go back to my old life." Allie and Jake aren't the only Catlins involved in running the farm both left their jobs outside of Atlanta and made the move to Winchendon The farm produces some 3,000 pounds a week Visitors can watch the process through large glass windows as cheese curds form in heated vats called "rat cheddar," is aged for several years "There's a bit of a cult following around that cheese," she smirked Some customers suggest storing the stinky cheddar cheese in a double Ziploc bag to keep the smell at bay while others said it's the smell that makes them love it so The farm's shop is a shrine to the local artists to locally brewed IPAs can all be found upon the shelves Head out back and visitors are welcome to say hello to the Catlins' herd of cows, some so friendly they'll come right up and give you a kiss. Across from the cows is the farm's compost production, offering Black Gold Compost T&G engagement editor Sarah Barnacle is getting to know Central Mass. by exploring some of the best places to go and things to do in Worcester County. If you have an idea or suggestion, please email sbarnacle@gannett.com. The Laughing CowCheese wedge maker The Laughing Cow on Wednesday announced the debut of its newest flavor: "Creamy Smoked Gouda." The new variety offers two grams of protein and a "good source" of calcium per wedge The launch follows the addition of two other recent flavor innovations: "Creamy Jalapeño" and limited-edition "Everything Bagel."  The Laughing Cow Smoked Gouda Variety is now available at major retailers nationwide AUSTIN, Texas — Cheese lovers, rejoice! Antonelli's Cheese Shop is celebrating their birthday in the cheesiest way possible—by giving away free cheese for an entire week co-founder of the beloved Austin cheese shop you get to show up at our either Hyde Park shop or new this year It is by day a tasting room only for events and giving away free cheese at both locations." The annual birthday celebration promises to be a fromage-filled extravaganza inviting everyone to indulge in a variety of delicious cheeses "A total of 100 wedges of cheese a day the team is really good and they will make sure you get some free cheese Come see us."Antonelli added with a smile encouraging everyone to join in the cheesy fun Whether you're a cheddar enthusiast or a blue cheese aficionado this is one event you won't want to miss Online refs throw a flag on gouda's popularity play Google’s Gemini AI assistant fumbled an ad set to air during the Super Bowl when sharp-eyed viewers spotted a cheesy statistical error The feel-good ad showcasing how AI can help small businesses featured a Wisconsin cheesemonger using Gemini to generate a product description for Gouda only for the AI to confidently declare that the cheese accounts for "50 to 60 percent of global cheese consumption." However as there's no evidence that Gouda is anywhere near that popular He insisted the statistic wasn’t an AI hallucination but came from multiple websites that Gemini had scraped for the statistic A quick manual web search confirms that aspect with the Gouda Illuminati apparently spreading the idea across the internet but never sourced to any actual study or census Google’s argument that “It’s not our AI’s fault; the internet is just full of bad information.” doesn't exactly make Gemini sound as appealing as Google Companies pay millions to get everything just right for high-profile Super Bowl ads. So Google did the only thing it could: it re-edited the ad, quietly removing the Gouda claim altogether. The new version, now posted on YouTube keeps the friendly cheesemonger but ditches the dairy misinformation “After the question came up about the Gouda stat we spoke with the owner of the Wisconsin Cheese Mart to ask him how he would handle it,” Google said in a statement to multiple press outlets “Following his suggestion to have Gemini rewrite the product description without the stat we updated the UI to reflect what the business would do.” as people who called out the original error noted that the new video replaced the original but with the upload timestamp of the flawed ad That's not something anyone on YouTube can do So it suggests Google used its ownership of YouTube to finesse the new video into the slot of the original ensuring it maintained the viewing figures and other stats but without its erroneous gouda assumption Hold on - the YT video still says it was uploaded "5 days ago" Youtube doesn't allow creators to replace an existing video with new content like thisIs Google abusing its ownership of Youtube to execute a cover up? pic.twitter.com/wT6JUjTybRFebruary 5, 2025 This isn’t the first time Gemini has found itself in hot water over fact confusion was marred by a real-time error over astronomy and the Google Search AI overviews had to be revamped when it briefly declared that geologists recommend humans eat one rock per day The gouda gaffe is far from the worst mistake Gemini has made if Google wants people to trust Gemini with their lives and businesses these kinds of errors aren't going to help Unlike a human writer who might pause and think that sounds ridiculous,” AI has no built-in common sense filter and sometimes that means confidently sharing a fake cheese fact with millions of Super Bowl viewers Gemini is supposed to be Google's answer to ChatGPT The company has spent billions on AI development and has announced plans to invest $75 billion this year alone to keep up in the AI race But all the computing power in the world won’t matter if people don’t trust what Gemini tells them it's a good reminder that AI still struggles with accuracy and shouldn't be the only arbiter of what gets treated as fact Eric Hal SchwartzSocial Links NavigationContributorEric Hal Schwartz is a freelance writer for TechRadar with more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of the world and technology he served as head writer for Voicebot.ai and was on the leading edge of reporting on generative AI and large language models He's since become an expert on the products of generative AI models he's continuing to tell the stories people want and need to hear about the rapidly evolving AI space and its impact on their lives you will then be prompted to enter your display name Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More -- The #TampaStrong is trending since the storms impacted the Bay area It is a rallying cry to overcome the challenges presented by hurricanes Helene and Milton one mom and her community are doing just that Sasha Kelly started the week by looking at her belongings that remain after Milton “We were able to salvage just a few pieces of furniture and stuff that were in plastic totes and some other stuff,” Sasha said Inside her home in the Ballast Point neighborhood of South Tampa Sasha barely had words to describe what she has lost “I know it’s just things and they can be replaced,” she said “But seeing your son’s bed completely saturated and how much he loves his bed About three weeks ago, the day before Helene hit, Sasha got her permit to open her storefront, Life is Gouda a different mission began to rally local businesses and volunteers “We all just got together and started assembling,” she said She turned her kitchen into a meal making factory Then she helped hand out more than 1,300 meals to Helene-affected families and others who were hungry at a time of need “Our community is so beautiful of how it all came together in the darkest times to bring a little light into what we’re going through right now,” said Sasha “Like so many people are out there picking up pieces of their life.” That help handed during Helene has made its way back for Milton recovery “It’s very crucial to extend your hand in moments that we really need it,” Sanchez said “I think she’s a phenomenal caring person and she’s always the friend that you need when it’s most needed as a lot of people have experienced.” People have signed up to provide her meals for the rest of the month She says her work to help others will not stop either “Where I’m needed for help and how I can help.” life is Gouda and so is her #TampaStrong community Sasha is very thankful to all the volunteers and people who have helped her personally and with relief efforts She is pursuing that still and will be donating 10% of her proceeds from Life is Gouda to recovery organizations Innovative Gouda Joins Artikaas’ Extensive Collection of Dutch Cheeses exclusively imported from the Netherlands by Dutch Cheese Makers is thrilled to introduce the latest addition to its Youngsters line: Black Garlic Gouda Aged to perfection for 4-6 weeks and crafted from premium Dutch cow’s milk this young Gouda is infused with black garlic This marks the 16th product in the popular Youngsters line known for its creative and approachable flavors “Black Garlic is a fun and innovative flavor that we’re excited to share with cheese lovers everywhere,” said Jessica Frey “It brings a fresh twist to a classic Gouda I believe it will become an instant fan favorite on any cheese board.” Youngsters Black Garlic Gouda brings the signature creamy texture of Gouda but elevates it with a rich umami punch from the fermented garlic Its mild profile makes it perfect for everything from gourmet snacking to culinary creations This exciting launch continues the momentum of Artikaas’ successful Youngsters line which debuted five new flavors earlier this year: Togarashi It’s a testament to the brand’s commitment to blending artisanal tradition with creative Tasting Notes for Youngsters Black Garlic Gouda: Youngsters Black Garlic Gouda will be available at Whole Foods Market nationwide For more information and the full range of over 30 cheeses, visit artikaas.com PRO Refrigeration Unveils Industry-leading Cooling Solution at World Dairy Expo Utz Brands Features New and Upcoming Flavors at NACS Show 2024 Artikaas, imported exclusively by Dutch Cheese Makers, introduces their new cheese named Holy Sheep, an aged Gouda made from 100% sheep’s milk. …