When Charlie was little he would ask for String Cheese as his #snack of the week and he always wanted Mozzarella Cheese Sticks from Kraft. Sometimes they even went into Charlie’s lunches. If David didn’t eat the String Cheese before Charlie would.
Before you ask what about me I wouldn’t eat these Cheese Sticks because I’m not to crazy about Mozzarella Cheese or even Cheese Sticks unless we could find Sargento Sharp Natural Cheddar Cheese Snack Sticks, 12-Count made from plain Chedder Cheese. What about you. Do you like Cheese Sticks if so what kind and why.
Did you know on every year, September 20th gives us the opportunity to celebrate National String Cheese Day? If you’ve ever tasted the stringy deliciousness of String Cheese, then you know it’s no wonder it has its own holiday.
String Cheese refers to variations of Cheese where the proteins are aligned to make the Cheese stringy. When heated up to 140°F and stretched, the Milk proteins in Mozzarella Cheese line up, making it possible to peel strips or ‘strings’ from the main block of Cheese.
Galbani Cheese is credited with introducing National String Cheese Day in 2017. String Cheese in the U.S. is the term for snack-sized pieces of Mozzarella. This cylindrical-shaped String Cheese stretches roughly six inches long with a diameter of one inch.
Another popular term for String Cheese is ‘Cheese Stick,’ which refers to an individual stick or several lengths cut and packaged together. String Cheese is virtually always a type of Mozzarella or a mix of Cheddar and Mozzarella.
Did you know there are claims that a Mexican teenager, Leobarda Castellanos García, was the first to come up with the idea for String Cheese, but Frank Baker has been credited with inventing Cheese Sticks in 1976. Leobarda Castellanos García didn’t much care for Shredded Cheese or cubed Mozzarella Cheese, which others were using at the time, so Leobarda Castellanos García decided to come up with his own. The first version resembled a twisted rope.
Leobarda Castellanos García debuted the Cheese at parties and bars to get some public opinion. After a few years, the cylindrical form came into play, and packaging for individual pieces improved the shelf life. The creation soon became a popular snack.
While it is debatable that others might have come up with the idea for String Cheese at the same time Baker did, there is little evidence to confirm it. There are several ways to enjoy String Cheese and many adopt the ‘peel and eat’ pattern of separating sticks into thinner strands, while others would rather munch directly on the stick. Whichever way you choose, one thing’s for sure String Cheese tastes great.
If you have the opportunity today you should take the opportunity to join foodies everywhere to celebrate String Cheese and take String Cheese along for your picnic or your evening walk in the park. You can even heat String Cheese till it melts and add it to your favorite recipe.
How to Celebrate National String Cheese Day
- Visit your local store and purchase your favorite variety of String Cheese. No matter the flavor, String Cheese is always a delicious snack.
- Send your friends and family String Cheese to celebrate National String Cheese Day because String Cheese is an excellent chewy gift.
Facts About String Cheese
- String Cheese provides over 20% of the recommended daily calcium intake your body needs.
- Regular Mozzarella String Cheese is chock-full of proteins and packs just 80 calories.
- String Cheese can remain fresh for months, if refrigerated.
- Several flavors have been discontinued including smoky Bacon and Cheddar. Which I would have passed on. How about you?
- Bega Cheese in Australia sells String Cheese known as Bega Stringers.
Why People Love National String Cheese Day
- Several recipes use String Cheese as an ingredient including Stuffed Crust Pizza, Stuffed Peppers, and Caprese Skewers.
- We all love a good snack and String cheese is a tasty one that people of all ages can enjoy.
- String Cheese can stay fresh in the refrigerator for months and to have this snack all you need to do is take a short trip to the kitchen.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
