Cheese Of The Week: Cheese Sartori Bella Vitano Merlot

Six of Sartori's 17 reserve cheeses are based on Bella Vitano. The wheels are flavored only externally by being soaked in or rubbed with the flavoring agent during the aging process. They include plain Bella Vitano gold, and versions flavored with merlot wine, balsamic vinegar, espresso powder, raspberry ale and black pepper.

Experts Name Their Favorite Green Cheeses

No matter how you slice it, mainstream cheese is inefficient fare: Almost 10 pounds of milk are needed to make a typical 1-pound wheel. But you need not forsake your favorite Gouda. Just choose a brand that takes sustainability into account. I asked five experts to name their favorites.

Applegate Responds To Rep. Slaughter's Question On "What's In The Beef"

February 23, 2012 Applegate

Stephen McDonnell, founder and CEO of Applegate, the leading producer of natural and organic meats and cheeses, responded today to a letter from Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) about the company's practices and policies regarding antibiotic use in raising animals for food, just as a new study released by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) shows that an antibiotic-resistant strain of Staph may have evolved after jumping from humans to animals and back to humans.

CFIA: Tour Eiffel Brand Parisian Cooked Ham May Contain Bacteria Or Parasites

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Charcuterie La Tour Eiffel are warning the public not to consume the Tour Eiffel brand Parisian Cooked Ham described below because the product may be contaminated with dangerous bacteria or parasites.

Whole Foods Market Set To Host World's Largest Celebration Of Parmigiano Reggiano

February 22, 2012 Whole Foods Market

In its fourth year of celebrating Parmigiano Reggiano, the "King of Cheese," Whole Foods Market pays homage to fromage with two larger-than-life live events.