Italians have long been able to secure loans with wheels of Parmesan — but the vaults where banks store AUD $572 million (approx. $405 million USD) worth of cheese are under strain. The system dates back to the 1950s and is tailored to the unique cashflow needs of Italian dairy farmers. One Australian economist calls … Read more
It’s a story that’s hard to Brie-lieve. The hottest item on the black market is often yellow or white as thieves target bulk supplies of artisan cheese rather than casing, say, jewelry stores. Recently, a 63-year-old man was arrested in England for shredding London cheesemonger Neal’s Yard Dairy out of $389,000 worth — an estimated … Read more
It’s a bad day to be a cheese-loving vegetarian… It turns out that one of the most beloved and iconic cheeses, Parmesan, is actually made using animal rennet. If you’re not sure what that is, prepare your stomachs (hint, hint) while we break it down for you. Warning: this may make you feel a little queasy. 🤢 The little-known … Read more
Saved for a mountain of spaghetti, “parmesan, please” could be part of your next bar order. The famed espresso martini, the hot girls’ drink of choice, has a new twist – a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. If extra olive juice signals a dirty martini, shredded parmigiano reggiano must make it filthy. But before you recoil … Read more