October 13, 2026
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Why does Swiss cheese have holes? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Beneficial bacteria in the cheese create gas bubbles

B. Boiling milk before fermenting creates bubbles that solidify

C. Rapidly changing temperatures create expansion in the cheese that result in bubbles

D. Because tiny mice eat through the cheese

The Canelé’s Winemaking Roots

Instantly recognizable by its dark, caramelized crust and soft, custardy center, the canelé is Bordeaux’s iconic pastry. The pastry was born in the 18th century as a “byproduct” of winemaking. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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