Cheese in West Springfield is a generic term for diverse group of dairy products. It is produced in wide ranging flavors, textures and forms. Cheese consists of protein and fat from milk, and produced by coagulation of the milk protein casein. Cheese is usually made from milk of cows, buffalo, goats or sheep. Hundreds of types are produced in West Springfield. Cheese is valued for its portability, long life, high content of fat, protein, calcium and phosphorus. It is more compact and has a longer shelf life than any other dairy product, and even milk itself.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..