In 1937, Iowa State University dairy microbiologists, Clarence Lane and Bernard Hammer, developed the process for making blue cheese using homogenized milk. The Lane and Hammer process evntually became the standard for the blue cheese industry. Find out more about this intriguing blue cheese story at the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences website.
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As I indulge in my luncheon salad of field greens with chicken, avocado, tomato and blue cheese, it is fun to learn about the history of my cheese!! Now I am off to meet my chicken's relatives (-;
Thanks for assembling such an informative and fun filled facts Lisa!
Jill - You're welcome! Your lunch sounds fabulous!
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