Tag: Cheese
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I got an insider’s taste of Italy ahead of Big Mamma’s Dublin opening — here’s what to expect
An insider’s tasting tour of Emilia-Romagna Before Big Mamma opens its doors in Dublin, I slipped into Emilia-Romagna for a taste of what makes this Italian region so irresistible. The journey from Milan’s fast-paced glamour to the slow-ticking heartbeat of Bologna, Modena, and the surrounding towns offers a masterclass in regional cuisine, craft, and hospitality.…
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Cheese on the Move: Turks Crossing to Greece to Escape Inflation
Border Economics and a Cheese-Driven Migration Every month, a steady rhythm unfolds at the Turkey-Greece border near Alexandroupolis. A group of Turkish shoppers, led by regulars like Cihan Citak, pack their cars, passports in hand, and commit to a roughly four-hour drive from Istanbul. The destination isn’t a tourist hotspot or a luxury mall but…
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Why Turks Drive Hours to Buy Cheese in Greece Amid Inflation
Cross-Border Cheese Runs: A Practical Escape from Inflation Every month, a ritual unfolds on the roads linking Istanbul to Greece: a Turkish shopper packs a bag, grabs a passport, and drives toward Alexandroupolis, a Greek coastal city just shy of the Turkish border. The target is not a hidden treasure but a familiar dairy aisle…
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Can Cheese Help Prevent Dementia? New Japanese Findings Hint at Small-but-Meaningful Benefits
Overview: A Possible Link Between Cheese and Cognitive Health Could a simple dietary habit—enjoying cheese once a week—offer a small but meaningful hedge against developing dementia? A large Japanese cohort study published in Nutrients suggests that older adults who eat cheese at least weekly may face a lower risk of dementia over a three-year period.…
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Can cheese help prevent dementia? Japanese study suggests possible benefit
Overview: A Simple Habit With Potential Brain Benefits Could a modest weekly portion of cheese help preserve cognitive health in aging populations? A recent Japanese cohort study suggests that it might. Published in Nutrients, the study followed community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over to examine whether eating cheese at least once per week is associated…
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H5N1 and Raw Milk Cheese: What We Know About Virus Stability and Transmission Risk
Overview: H5N1 in dairy contexts raises food-safety questions Recent research into highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has drawn attention to dairy products sourced from infected animals. In outbreaks where dairy cattle test positive for H5N1 and milk is contaminated, the critical question becomes whether unpasteurized dairy products, especially raw-milk cheeses, can harbor infectious virus and…
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H5N1 in Raw Milk Cheese: Stability and Transmission Risk
Overview Recent events have shown that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has reached dairy cattle, with detectable levels of virus in milk. This raises questions about the safety of unpasteurized dairy products, especially raw-milk cheeses. A recent study evaluated how long H5N1 can remain infectious in cheeses made from raw milk, across a range of…
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Winners of the 2025 Irish Food Awards Revealed: Bon Chocolatiers Crown Supreme Champion
Blas na hÉireann 2025: Winners, festival and impact Blas na hÉireann, the Irish food awards, have unveiled the winners of the 2025 edition after a four-day celebration of the best of Irish food and drink, held in Dingle, County Kerry, from 2 to 5 October. Now in its 18th year, the festival is a feast…
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Bon Chocolatiers and Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers Win Top Prizes at Blas na hÉireann 2025
Overview: Blas na hÉireann crowns two Irish favourites The Blas na hÉireann Irish food awards returned to the spotlight with a pair of standout wins that underscore the country’s thriving food scene. In a ceremony set against the backdrop of Dingle, Co Kerry, this year’s awards crowned a lockdown-era chocolate business as Supreme Champion 2025…
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The Importance of Cheese at Migros: Keeping Shoppers Happy
Introduction: The Cheese Experience at Migros Migros, one of the leading supermarket chains in Switzerland, knows that keeping its customers happy is paramount. And few things can frustrate a shopper more than empty shelves. Cheese is a staple in many households, and Migros has made it a priority to keep a wide selection available. This…