SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. — Hello my name is Kali Harvatine. I am a Susquehanna County Dairy Maid. I go to Mountain View Elementary School, and I am in 6th grade.
October is “National Cheese Month!” Do you ever wonder what cheese curds are and what they taste like? Cheese curds are fresh salted orange or white cheese before it is pressed into a block of cheese for aging.
What do they taste like? Well they are typically mild made with fresh milk with a salty flavor. They are best fresh. The curds are usually orange or white depending on the type of cheese. A couple ways to eat the curds are as a snack right out of the bag, covered in batter and deep fried or in a salad. There are many more ways of eating them too.
Some cheese producers flavor the curds. There are many different flavors I want to try like Buffalo Ranch, Taco Curds, Maple and even Apple Pie.
I hope I’ve answered some questions about cheese curds. Don’t forget your three servings of dairy a day! Since its National Cheese Month make sure you enjoy some cheese. Have a great day.
–Kali Harvatine, Susquehanna County Dairy Maid