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The Food Network / Alex vs. America- Season 2, Episode 6/ Alex vs. Cheese

Host Eric Adjepong introduces three skilled chefs from California, Texas, and North Carolina to take on one of America’s favorite ingredients: cheese! The chefs strategize what ingredients to use to take a shot at knocking Chef Alex Guarnaschelli out of the top spot and test their abilities. Judges Michael Voltaggio and Leah Park Fierro’s decision will lead to one of the most unexpected winner announcements yet.

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Modern Marvels S18 E2 / Food: Cheese

Leah, owner at Milkfarm makes a guest appearance on this episode.

Things get cheesy when Adam Richman visits a central Pennsylvanian cheese maker with an award-winning mozzarella they insist on making the authentic Italian way. And you don’t have to tell grocery giant Kroger that cheese is big business–we see how they slice, shred and package over 2.5-million lbs. of cheese per week. Adam learns all the history, incredible facts, and amazing processes behind one of America’s most beloved foods!

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Find Out What Pairs Even Better Than Wine with Cheese – April 2022

“Are you planning a wine and cheese pairing party? It’s always been a favorite event of mine to host because you can feel sophisticated and buzzed all at once. I recently tasted something that pairs even better than wine with cheese. Curious? I’m spilling the rice and beans below on how you can host a serious pairing party of your own.”

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Alpine-style cheeses can come from anywhere, including Switzerland, Italy, and even Sweden! Wrängeback is a hefty alpine-style from the Västra Götaland Shire region of Sweden. Its 10-month maturation period develops flavors of rich cream and brothy onions, with a surprising lactic tang in the finish, similar to that in an ultra-aged cheddar. — 03/29/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) PROSCIUTTO ITALIANO: fresh basil, EVOO, Fontina Val d’Aosta, sundried tomatoes, greens, & balsamic on baguette 2) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4)

Alpine-style cheeses can come from anywhere, including Switzerland, Italy, and even Sweden! Wrängeback is a hefty alpine-style from the Västra Götaland Shire region of Sweden. Its 10-month maturation period develops flavors of rich cream and brothy onions, with a surprising lactic tang in the finish, similar to that in an ultra-aged cheddar. — 03/29/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) PROSCIUTTO ITALIANO: fresh basil, EVOO, Fontina Val d’Aosta, sundried tomatoes, greens, & balsamic on baguette 2) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4)

It may be cold and rainy outside, but we’re already dreaming of the blooms that will pop up after the rain… Tea Rose is a goat milk’s cheese from @capriolegoatcheese that’s been dusted in fennel pollen, fresh herbs, and flower petals. This cheese is actually named after Tea Rose, one of the first goats in Capriole’s herd back in the day, and is also the goat featured on their label! — 03/28/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) PROSCIUTTO ITALIANO: Fontina Val D’Aosta, fresh basil, EVOO, greens, sundried tomatoes, & balsamic on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4)

It may be cold and rainy outside, but we’re already dreaming of the blooms that will pop up after the rain… Tea Rose is a goat milk’s cheese from @capriolegoatcheese that’s been dusted in fennel pollen, fresh herbs, and flower petals. This cheese is actually named after Tea Rose, one of the first goats in Capriole’s herd back in the day, and is also the goat featured on their label! — 03/28/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) PROSCIUTTO ITALIANO: Fontina Val D’Aosta, fresh basil, EVOO, greens, sundried tomatoes, & balsamic on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4)

Tonight is the 94th Academy Awards and we’ve got all the goods you need to enjoy while you watch! We highly suggest sipping on this rosé from @swickwines – this 100% Pinot Noir rosé is JUICY, just like eating a fresh strawberry paleta. It goes SO well with cheese and bread and salami and everything else your heart desires while watching the Oscars! — 03/27/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) THE CLAUDINE: wine-cured salami, fresh cucumbers, Gruyere, herbed butter, & cracked black pepper on baguette 3) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, fresh herbs, Louisiana chopped olive salad, greens, fresh mozzarella, & EVOO on focaccia 4) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 5)

Tonight is the 94th Academy Awards and we’ve got all the goods you need to enjoy while you watch! We highly suggest sipping on this rosé from @swickwines - this 100% Pinot Noir rosé is JUICY, just like eating a fresh strawberry paleta. It goes SO well with cheese and bread and salami and everything else your heart desires while watching the Oscars! — 03/27/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) THE CLAUDINE: wine-cured salami, fresh cucumbers, Gruyere, herbed butter, & cracked black pepper on baguette 3) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, fresh herbs, Louisiana chopped olive salad, greens, fresh mozzarella, & EVOO on focaccia 4) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 5)

THAT’S RIGHT, OUR 8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IS COMING UP! On Thursday, April 7th, join us as we celebrate our 8th birthday – and what better way to party than with a grand return of RACLETTE NIGHT! For one night only, we’ll be scraping hot, melty Raclette cheese onto @olympiaprovisions Raclettewurst (raclette and potato-filled sausages ?). This will be a first come, first serve party from 5-8pm (or while the cheese lasts!) — 03/26/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) PROSCIUTTO: greens, French Brie, & fig jam on baguette 2) CHORIZO PAMPLOMA: fried tomato sauce, Campo de Montalban cheese, fresh cilantro, Mama Lil’s pickled peppers, greens, & herbed butter on baguette 3) THE CLAUDINE: wine-cured salami, fresh cucumber, Gruyere, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 4) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, fresh herbs, Louisiana chopped olive salad, fresh mozzarella, greens, & EVOO on focaccia 5) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 6)

THAT’S RIGHT, OUR 8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IS COMING UP! On Thursday, April 7th, join us as we celebrate our 8th birthday - and what better way to party than with a grand return of RACLETTE NIGHT! For one night only, we’ll be scraping hot, melty Raclette cheese onto @olympiaprovisions Raclettewurst (raclette and potato-filled sausages ?). This will be a first come, first serve party from 5-8pm (or while the cheese lasts!) — 03/26/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) PROSCIUTTO: greens, French Brie, & fig jam on baguette 2) CHORIZO PAMPLOMA: fried tomato sauce, Campo de Montalban cheese, fresh cilantro, Mama Lil’s pickled peppers, greens, & herbed butter on baguette 3) THE CLAUDINE: wine-cured salami, fresh cucumber, Gruyere, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 4) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, fresh herbs, Louisiana chopped olive salad, fresh mozzarella, greens, & EVOO on focaccia 5) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 6)

It’s Friday! Celebrate the end of another week with a big bouquet of roses…or, better yet, some rose-covered cheese! This wheel of Alp Blossom is covered in mostly ROSE PETALS, plus all of its usual other flowers/grasses. She’s a true beaut on any cheese plate this Spring ?? — 03/25/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) CHORIZO PAMPLONA: fried tomato sauce, Campo de Montalban cheese, fresh cilantro, Mama Lil’s pickled peppers, greens, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, fresh herbs, Louisiana chopped olive salad, greens, fresh mozzarella, & EVOO on focaccia 4)

It’s Friday! Celebrate the end of another week with a big bouquet of roses…or, better yet, some rose-covered cheese! This wheel of Alp Blossom is covered in mostly ROSE PETALS, plus all of its usual other flowers/grasses. She’s a true beaut on any cheese plate this Spring ?? — 03/25/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 2) CHORIZO PAMPLONA: fried tomato sauce, Campo de Montalban cheese, fresh cilantro, Mama Lil’s pickled peppers, greens, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MUFFALETTA: garlic aioli, Salami Rosa, fresh herbs, Louisiana chopped olive salad, greens, fresh mozzarella, & EVOO on focaccia 4)

Pictured here is a favorite Milkfarm lunch: the Chorizo Pamplona sandwich, a bag of Torres black truffle potato chips, and one of our famous chocolate chip cookies for dessert, of course! What’s your fave Milkfarm lunch combo? ??? — 03/24/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) CHORIZO PAMPLONA: fried tomato sauce, Campo de Montalban cheese, fresh cilantro, Mama Lil’s pickled peppers, greens, & herbed butter on baguette 2) THE HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4)

Pictured here is a favorite Milkfarm lunch: the Chorizo Pamplona sandwich, a bag of Torres black truffle potato chips, and one of our famous chocolate chip cookies for dessert, of course! What’s your fave Milkfarm lunch combo? ??? — 03/24/2022 #milkfarmlunch 1) CHORIZO PAMPLONA: fried tomato sauce, Campo de Montalban cheese, fresh cilantro, Mama Lil’s pickled peppers, greens, & herbed butter on baguette 2) THE HBB: French ham, fromage de meaux, cracked black pepper, & herbed butter on baguette 3) MILKFARM GRILLED CHEESE 4)