15 Jul RP152: A Powerful Taste of Wales
From cheddar cheese, to beer, sea salt and flavored pates, the foods of Wales reflect the Gaelic roots of the warm Welsh people....
Cheese Tag
08 Jul RP151: Greek Cheese with the Greek Gourmand
Sam Sotiropoulos, the Greek Gourmand, shares recipes and reflections on Greek food, and gives us a primer on Greek cheeses....
16 Sep Cheese: The Cheese Course
A meal without cheese is like a beautiful woman with only one eye. - Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Foodstuff: Cheese Types of Presentation: The cheese board or cheese course Description Rather than highlight one specific cheese for this month’s Indulgence, we decided to focus on the cheese board or course as an integral part of the meal. We are huge fans of the added elegance a selection of cheeses brings to both casual and formal dining; in fact, there are times when dinner for us is just that, along with some accompaniments and a nice bottle of wine. Of course, since we are such enthusiasts of artisanal cheeses, the cheese course presents an opportunity for us to explore our discoveries with friends, as well as find new combinations for the palate. Cheese can be served either on a cheese board or as its own course as follows: Cheese board When served as part of a buffet or family-style meal, the cheese board offers a selection of tastes to complement or enhance the other dishes being served. The board is passed along with other dishes and can be left in the center of the table for continued sampling. It’s also an elegant and easy to prepare part of an hors d’oeuvre party. Cheese course When served as a separate course, a selection of cheeses provides a brief repose in the meal for guests to indulge their palates, and can even can take the place of dessert for those who prefer a savory finish. Presenting a selection of varied cheeses gives guests a chance to experience a progression of flavors in one course. As an example: Brillat-Savarin, Campo Montalban with membrillo, Speziato al tartufo and Stilton.18 Mar Mascarpone Cheese: Mellow Mascarpone
This triple-crème cheese is a versatile ingredient that lends a decadent richness to many varieties of dishes, from risotto to cheesecake....
28 Oct Blessed Are the Cheesemakers
Pour yourself a glass of tawny port and plate a wedge of your favorite blue cheese, and settle in to enjoy a sumptuous, magical novel about the many shades of love — and the delicious sensory experience — involved in making world-renowned cheese....
30 Sep A Sensual Flamenco Alegria
In considering this month’s Main Ingredient, pears, and the Indulgence, cheese, I couldn’t help but think of the interplay between these two....