It’s aged — 3,600 years. Scientists have successfully pulled a DNA strand from what they believe to be the world’s oldest cheese, yanking it from Bronze Age mummies in a Chinese graveyard, circa 2,000 B.C. The dairy delight is kefir cheese — a modern-day cream cheese health substitute — and was found strangely smeared or … Read more
She wasn’t cheesing after realizing she’d gone her whole life without this little-known kitchen hack. Brenna Breedlove, a Texan TikTok content creator and mom-of-two, has gone viral online after revealing the cheese grating trick she wished she’d figured out sooner: placing the grater on its side. “The s–t I learn on TikTok,” Breedlove wrote in … Read more
No whey! Deep within the confines of America’s heartland lies an underground abundance of more cheese than we know what to do with. For years, rumors have churned that a specific government surplus of the dairy product has been stored in a 3.2 million square foot cave system hidden beneath Springfield, Missouri. Sort of like … Read more
Cottage cheese is back and bitter than ever. Gen Z’s new food obsession is an old classic: cottage cheese. The low-fat, low-calorie snack is having a moment on TikTok — and flying off shelves in grocery stores despite a spike in dairy prices. According to new research from The Knowledge Bank, cheese has seen its … Read more
We all have a preferred side of a cheese grater we like to use. Maybe you’re a fan of the classic shredding side, perfect for turning a block of tasty cheese into a pile of grated goodness or sneaking extra veggies like carrots and zucchini into the kids’ bolognese. Or perhaps you’re more into the fine grater, … Read more
Not even the Hamburglar could make off with this bad boy. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has flipped details on the fast-food chain’s months-long teased mega burger, known now as the Big Arch. It is two patties, three layers of white cheddar melted cheese, a new special, “tangy” sauce, crispy onions, slivered onions, lettuce and pickles … Read more
This will brie a gouda time. France’s first cheese museum opened in Paris, right in time for the Olympic Games being held in the City of Light. The Musée du Fromage is billed as “an educational and interactive space for discovering France’s cheesemaking heritage and regions,” according to its website. The Musée du Fromage opened … Read more
Sometimes, there is such thing as too much cheese. California Pizza Kitchen responded to a takeout error with a sweet deal for all customers. A user on TikTok shared that she ordered CPK’s macaroni and cheese because she was having the “worst week of [her] life” — but when she opened her meal, there was … Read more
This is a gouda tip. A UK surgeon is sharing how to best store cheese in the refrigerator — turns out, you may have been doing it wrong this whole time. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Rajan, recommends wrapping the dairy delight in cheese storage paper, parchment or wax paper and not … Read more
People are just discovering a grate new hack that will save so much time in the kitchen. A video on TikTok is showing people that the cheese grater can be used for more than just cheese. A video on TikTok is showing people that the cheese grater can be used for more than just cheese. … Read more
Rich or poor, you can live the gouda life. A large-scale study of 2.3 million people conducted by a team of researchers from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine found that mental well-being is the single most important contributor to healthy aging and longevity. But there’s also a strong connection to cheese consumption, … Read more
They served up some Blood and Cheese. Spoilers below for the first episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 2. The season premiere for the “Game of Thrones” spinoff’s second season, “House of the Dragon,” covered an infamous and controversial murder, known to fans of the books as “Blood and Cheese.” As Season 2 begins, … Read more
Un-Bell-ievable! Kristen Carli, an Arizona-based registered dietitian, claims that she has found the best Taco Bell order for weight loss: a Chicken Burrito Supreme Fresco and a Mad Tasty Grapefruit Sparkling Water. “This meal provides a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, which can help maintain energy levels and support muscle mass,” Carli wrote Thursday … Read more
The lifecycle of a TikTok viral food spot is usually short-lived and familiar to us all, especially in NYC. People flock to the establishment and wait in extensive lines just to see if it’s worth the hype. And, eventually, after the buzz dies down, the once-viral spot becomes old news. However, PopUp Bagels has outlived … Read more
Time to turn up the heat on your red sauce. Everybody in New York City has a pasta preference and is just waiting to brag that their grandmother’s pecorino romano-fueled pot is better. Still, many home chefs get hurdled by the little things that go a long way taste-wise — especially producing a sweetness that … Read more
Costco has issued a recall of Tillamook cheese slices after gray and black pieces of plastic were discovered in packs of the popular product. The wholesaler published a letter on its website Saturday saying the recall pertained to 32-ounce packages of Tillamook Monterey Jack and Tillamook Colby Jack cheese slices with a use-by date of … Read more
Protein, protein and more protein: This seems to be the latest health and wellness trend on social media. And some TikTok creators have found what they consider the next best way to implement more protein into people’s diets. TikTokers are taking cottage cheese and baking it in the oven. Hundreds of videos pop up when searching for … Read more
Working remotely really is all fun and games. Young people in Toronto are logging onto their jobs from a local Chuck E. Cheese to offset days of meetings and memos with pizza and silly arcade games. The unusual concept is the brainchild of 25-year-old tech and artificial intelligence worker Aryeh Bookbinder. A few weeks ago, … Read more
Talk about a packed lunch. A UK dietitian is sharing recipes for five simple, nutrient-loaded lunches to pack for the office — including one that’s very easy on the wallet. “Eating healthy on a budget is doable with some savvy shopping,” Lucy Jones, a dietitian and the chief clinical officer for the National Health Service … Read more
Cheese ball is life. Hundreds of astounded onlookers gathered in Manhattan’s Union Square Park on Saturday to watch an anonymous 22-year-old man in an orange mask devour an entire jar of cheese balls. “I think everybody wants to be behind the mask,” the anonymous cheeseball eater said about his fans. TikTok / cheeseballman427 “There was … Read more