Real California Cheese – The Perfect Partner for Wine…and BEER

CheeseA new trend in cheese tastings is making its way into festivals and homes around the country. As reported in a recent edition of Cheese Market News, artisan cheese and beer pairings are becoming more common as consumers looks for exciting flavor pairings.

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PBS Chefs A’ Field Documentary Takes a Trip to California

PBSThe CMAB recently worked with the Emmy-nominated PBS series, "Chefs A' Field" on "Milking Goodness," a tribute to California's dairy industry.

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Seal and Deliver – with Dine In or Take Out!

Consumers are constantly looking for healthier options when on the go and quick serve restaurants are responding by adding new menu items to help families stay on track. Real California Milk is part of this movement. This fall, milk with the Real California Milk seal will be available at more than 3,000 restaurants throughout California. Look for the Real California Milk seal on the menu board of your favorite restaurant to find the real deal - milk

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Fiscalini and Pedrozo Dairies Make the News for Local Artisan Cheesemakers in “A Handmade’s Tale”

Fiscalini and Pedrozo Dairies were recently profiled in a feature article titled "The Handmade's Tale" in the Sacramento News & Review on Dec. 17, 2009.

Fiscalini Farms, located in Modesto, Calif. (south of Sacramento), has been a milk-producing farm for 90 years and successfully started making award-winning cheeses nine years ago.

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Beer and Real California Cheese Pairing

Pairing wine and cheese has become synonymous with easy, delicious California-style entertaining. But there’s a renaissance brewing as food lovers rediscover that cheese also makes a perfect partner for their favorite beers, lagers and ales. Beer and cheese are classic companions and California’s wide variety of cheeses provides endless opportunities to impress your friends and your palate.

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Wine and Real California Cheese Pairing

California cheeses are perfect at any party. Pair them with wine and fruit, and you'll be a hit. Start by choosing your favorite California Cheese below, and we'll suggest the perfect wines and fruit to compliment it.

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World of Dairy

Savor the regional specialties that have put California Cuisine on the map of culinary excellence. Sample the recipes from California's famed artisan cheese makers and local dairies.
Butter
Butter:
The characteristic flavor and unique cooking properties of butter make it a staple ingredient in kitchens everywhere.
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Buttermilk
Buttermilk:
Buttermilk is made by adding a "culture" to nonfat or low-fat milk, creating a rich texture and tangy flavor that is especially prized by bakers.
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Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese:
Thanks to its versatility and mild, yet tangy character, cottage cheese is a popular choice for snacking and recipes.
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Cream
Cream:
Cream is a deliciously versatile dairy product that has long been used in desserts, ice cream, soups, sauces, and as a rich addition to morning coffee.
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Crème Fraîche
Crème Fraîche:
Crème fraîche is a mature, thickened cream with a slightly tangy, nutty flavor.
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Ice Cream
Ice Cream:
The Golden State is the nation's leading ice cream producer.
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Milk
Milk:
Milk is a rich source of both calcium and vitamin D, important nutrients for all age groups.
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Sour Cream
Sour Cream:
Sour cream is a staple of Central and Eastern European cuisine and is commonly used in this country as a base for dips and salad dressings, a topping for baked potatoes and a baking ingredient.
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Yogurt
Yogurt:
California makes more yogurt than any other state and yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
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