When Vanaken went broke the property was sold to a US Senator, John McPherson, who changed the name from Vanaken to Belle Mead in honor of his daughter, Edna Belle Mead McPherson. Woods Tavern in Belle Mead was a popular stop for travelers for more than 100 years and played an important social and political role. Horace Greeley spoke there in 1872 when he campaigned for the presidency. The tavern burned down in 1932.
Happy Farms Applewood Smoked Cheddarf Cheese is a wonderful product. Flavorful and not too salty. I cherish naturally smoked cheese when I find it. The only thing is, my Aldi store no longer has it. Bring it back!!!! I'm so shocked Aldi chose the busiest, snackiest time of year to make it unavailable.
Edam ages and travels well, and does not spoil; it only hardens. These qualities (among others) made it the world's most popular cheese between the 14th and 18th centuries, both at sea and in remote colonies. A major producer of Edam is the FrieslandCampina company in Marum, The Netherlands. In the U.S., the May-bud brand is sold by the Churny Company, a subsidiary of Kraft Foods.