Canadian Cheese

Canadians have been making cheese since the early 1600s. Overtime our nation has become known for its cheese, and today it is a proud tradition. Our cheese is made possible by the high quality milk Canada provides from a variety of animals often using cows, goats, buffalo or sheep.

Canada produces more than 1050 cheeses, 291 are produced in Ontario. 41 manufacturers in Ontario from the large Kraft Company to independent artisanal manufacturers like Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company. These manufacturers send their products to different stores worldwide and supply to food trucks like ours.

A few of our favourite Canadian Cheeses are:

Blue Cheese:

Blue cheese can be a scary cheese at first. It gets its name from its color, and its color comes from the aging process. Blue cheese ranges in flavour from strong to smooth and is paired well with strong flavours. Our “Buffalo Wing Sandwich” features this unique Canadian cheese.

Want to learn more about blue cheese, read this article from Canadian Living:

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/entertaining/discover_blue_cheese.php

Cheddar Cheese:

Cheddar Cheese is not naturally orange. The orange colour comes from food coloring. Canada has become famous for the amazing cheddar cheese being developed. In conjunction with our quality milk, climate and soil we are able to successfully balance the flavour against the sharpness. Our famous “Cheesin’ It Simple Sandwich” features only Canadian Cheddar in all its glory.

Want to know more? Visit, http://www.cheese.com/canadian-cheddar/

Goat Cheese:

The light and fluffy goat cheese has been rising in popularity due to its ability to take on new flavours.  Canadian goat cheese is often creamy, and is packaged with additional flavours added like small fruits or herbs. Our food truck is currently offering a “Baaaah Berry Sandwich” which features Canadian goat cheese.

Works Referenced

http://www.dairygoodness.ca and explore the “All You Need is Cheese”

http://cheese-fromage.agr.gc.ca to discover the variety of cheeses offered across our country

Images:

http://cheese-fromage.agr.gc.ca (chart)

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http://canadacheeseman.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/maple-cheddar-cheese-black-river-2.jpg

http://www.winesofcanada.com/images/cheese_cinderella.jpg