<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Not all fermented dairy products are created equal]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by PermieWriter http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:18:46 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/1 Put your faith in...

I'm always a little surprised when folks ask if the sustainable option is healthier. Follow me here: Sustainable = better for planet. You = completely dependent on said planet. Therefore, sustainable option is better for you, whatever the short-term effect on your particular set of arteries, etc.

Northern California sustainably minded gourmets can indulge in Cowgirl Creamery brie. I think the Mt. Tam is best, but they're all made with Straus Dairy milk, and are therefore dangerously tasty. Straus is a Marin County dairy so extremely green and cow-friendly that their products practically glow with virtue. Definitely a sometimes food, given the butterfat content.

Speaking of Straus, they're not pleased about the proposed USDA rules on organic dairies.

Eat what you grow, grow what you eat

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I'm always a little surprised when folks ask if the sustainable option is healthier. Follow me here: Sustainable = better for planet. You = completely dependent on said planet. Therefore, sustainable option is better for you, whatever the short-term effect on your particular set of arteries, etc.

Northern California sustainably minded gourmets can indulge in Cowgirl Creamery brie. I think the Mt. Tam is best, but they're all made with Straus Dairy milk, and are therefore dangerously tasty. Straus is a Marin County dairy so extremely green and cow-friendly that their products practically glow with virtue. Definitely a sometimes food, given the butterfat content.

Speaking of Straus, they're not pleased about the proposed USDA rules on organic dairies.

Eat what you grow, grow what you eat

]]> Comment #2 by Roz Cummins http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:40:54 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/2 Camel milk is being made into cheese as well

And, believe it or not, they call it Camelbert:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/19/dining/19camel.html?ref ...

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And, believe it or not, they call it Camelbert:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/19/dining/19camel.html?ref ...

]]> Comment #3 by mihan http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:28:00 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/3 "ionized calcium"?

Uh... Calcium in its non-ionized form is a highly reactive metal that burns. In air. All calcium that we ingest is ionized. If that was a direct quote, I'd suggest not taking nutritional advice from Esther.

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Uh... Calcium in its non-ionized form is a highly reactive metal that burns. In air. All calcium that we ingest is ionized. If that was a direct quote, I'd suggest not taking nutritional advice from Esther.

]]> Comment #4 by Dan Howitt http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:07:09 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/4 camelbert cheese from camels

Har wow, Dan Howitt.

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Har wow, Dan Howitt.

]]> Comment #5 by Avelhingst http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:24:51 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/-Checkout-Line-Say-artisanal-cheese/5 A few things...

  First, I'd just like to say that it is ridiculous to ask a dairy farmer if their milk is free of antibiotics and/or growth hormones.  For one, all milk in any store in this country has to be free of antibiotics, so using such a claim is absurd.  Likewise, asking a dairy farmer if their product is free of antibiotics is nigh insulting.  In the same vein, asking if there is any growth hormones in the milk is a bit absurd.  The appropriate question is "Do you administer rBGH or other synthetic hormones to animals under your care?"  THAT gets to the crux of the matter.  Taste, too, must always be paramount.  Never buy poorly aged cheese!
 Also, regarding camel's milk cheese - it's quite good! Rich, but light on the tongue.  

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  First, I'd just like to say that it is ridiculous to ask a dairy farmer if their milk is free of antibiotics and/or growth hormones.  For one, all milk in any store in this country has to be free of antibiotics, so using such a claim is absurd.  Likewise, asking a dairy farmer if their product is free of antibiotics is nigh insulting.  In the same vein, asking if there is any growth hormones in the milk is a bit absurd.  The appropriate question is "Do you administer rBGH or other synthetic hormones to animals under your care?"  THAT gets to the crux of the matter.  Taste, too, must always be paramount.  Never buy poorly aged cheese!
 Also, regarding camel's milk cheese - it's quite good! Rich, but light on the tongue.  

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