Another year gone, and a new one to face. Here are some of my cheesy thoughts and cheese resolutions for the year:
I will eat more goat cheese. Not only because it's lower in fat than other cheeses but there are now, on the market, so many excellent choices. And like any good cheese, a little goes a long way. Hmm... goat cheese omelette... some chevre on my multigrain bagel... some fresh feta on my pasta with fresh basil... mmm... the possibilities.
I will demand more Raclette! Watching the fat intake the majority of the time is well and good, but darn it, I'm going to enjoy myself and eat raclette a few more times than just during Christmas and New Years. Raclette can, in fact, be a very healthy meal-- all those roasted veggies, some meat or even fish and a modest amount of cheese-- I might even try to grill tofu.
More importantly, though, is my insistence on wanting to enjoy simple pleasures this year with people that mean the most to me, without the pressure of dazzling others with all I know and how creative I can be. Raclette grilling allows for this. Anyone can boil potatoes; anyone can buy deli meat, anyone can slice cheese and wash vegetables. But few of us take the time to enjoy one another. And somehow, this rather simple combination of ingredients results in something intangibly good and indeed healthy for us.
I will have at least 3 kinds of cheese in my refrigerator at all times (and I don't mean the Parmigianno Reggiano I need for just cooking). This year, I plan to venture out of my normal confines of Camembert, Humboldt Fog and Monterey Jack and set my sights on the likes of a Mahon of Spain, Chimay of Belgium, Bijou from Vermont... and the many more I'm increasingly seeing on display. For these special cheeses, I will reserve for my afternoon tea time and for all that stop by and visit, for this year will be a year of sharing and extending to others what good comes our way.
Great expectations, indeed... but that's really the only way to live... with thoughts of greatness and achieving something beyond just ourselves.
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Friday, March 5, 2010
NYC's Stinky Cheese Festival 2010 (not kidding!)
NYC's hippest event right now: The Stinky Cheese Festival running from March 3-12th. Nine of the chic-est French restaurants are concocting stinky cheese creations including appetizers, entree and desserts in addition to their regular menus. Participating in this "Tour de France" are: Cafe D'Alsace: www.cafedalsace.com
French Roast Uptown: www.frenchroastny.com/
French Roast Downtown: www.frenchroastny.com
Le Monde: www.lemondenyc.com/
French Roast Uptown: www.frenchroastny.com/
French Roast Downtown: www.frenchroastny.com
Le Monde: www.lemondenyc.com/
(For more information, click here)
"Try region-specific stank from each restaurant, such as l’oeuf d’Alsace (a fricassée of artichoke with a poached egg and melted Grès des Vosges raw-milk Muenster) at Café d’Alsace, or a raclette with braised pork belly and fingerling potatoes at Marseille." (source: NBC New York)
I don't know about you, but this is the kind of stink that the Big Apple should be known for!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wine & Cheese for Supper Tonight?
How about some wine with your cheese?
If dining alone or with your loved one, how about picking up a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread and a new cheese you've never tried before for dinner tonight? Friday night is the perfect time to have a lazy supper. Factoid: there are over a thousand varieties of cheeses around the globe.
May I recommend the Spanish Assortment here which includes Manchego, Mahon Reserva, Idiazabal and Murcia al Vino all imported from Spain. This month, experiment with some of Spain's prized cheeses, and then next month how about a sampler from another region of the world?
If you have children, how about making a simple supper-- macaroni and cheese perhaps? After that's done, pour yourself an elegant glass and whip out the cheese and crackers, and sit back and enjoy making it through another work week.
Ordering cheese and wine online makes quickwork of your planning-- the only way to live in the 21st century-- this way you can reserve your trips to the market for a quick pick-up of some of the regular items you use from week to week.
It's a great idea to always have a few bottles on hand. My Wines Direct has the perfect combination of wines always with free shipping. Go reds with the Spanish cheeses, and let me know what you think.
If dining alone or with your loved one, how about picking up a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread and a new cheese you've never tried before for dinner tonight? Friday night is the perfect time to have a lazy supper. Factoid: there are over a thousand varieties of cheeses around the globe.
May I recommend the Spanish Assortment here which includes Manchego, Mahon Reserva, Idiazabal and Murcia al Vino all imported from Spain. This month, experiment with some of Spain's prized cheeses, and then next month how about a sampler from another region of the world?
If you have children, how about making a simple supper-- macaroni and cheese perhaps? After that's done, pour yourself an elegant glass and whip out the cheese and crackers, and sit back and enjoy making it through another work week.
Ordering cheese and wine online makes quickwork of your planning-- the only way to live in the 21st century-- this way you can reserve your trips to the market for a quick pick-up of some of the regular items you use from week to week.
It's a great idea to always have a few bottles on hand. My Wines Direct has the perfect combination of wines always with free shipping. Go reds with the Spanish cheeses, and let me know what you think.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Send Your Loved One a Cheesy Valentine from Tillamook!
Send your very own personalized cheesy "loaf poem" to your sweet thang here!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Cheese for the Diet Health Conscious
Cheese for the Diet Health Conscious
Watching your weight? Need some protein to fuel your day? Looking to add more nutritious foods to your diet? Look no further...
An ounce of cheese, with some crackers or a nice slice of whole grain bread, and any fruit fresh or dried, makes a satisfying, power-punching, staving-off-starvation snack. High in calcium and protein, cheese makes a smart choice to your weekly shopping list.
Cheese is affordable, accessible, natural, nutritious and noshable.
If you consider the cost of other snacks you would be consuming: scones, muffins, energy bars, smoothies, granola bars, bagels, the price you would spend on an ounce of a high quality cheese is more than comparable yet, without all the additives, preservatives and sugar. Add a serving size of crackers or a slice of good quality bread, with an apple or fruit of your choice and ta-da, you have nurtured yourself in way that can only make you happier and more effective.
Though cheese is rather weighty in fat content, in moderation, like milk, can probably help you to actually lose weight. (This is my personal opinion.)
Go for the good quality, minimalist cheese varieties-- Gouda, Cheddar, Edam, Emmental. There are literally hundreds of varieties of cheese and many available now at your local supermarket, health food or speciality store... but even more exciting is that the really good stuff (from all parts of the globe) is just as easily accessible online! Amazon.com has many of the world's best offerings just a few clicks away.
High quality cheese comes from the milk of cows that have a lush environment and are well-nourished. Like happy cows, eating cheese on a regular basis can make happy humans perform at their highest level as well.
So, here's to eating better, eating basic, and eating smart beginning now.
Watching your weight? Need some protein to fuel your day? Looking to add more nutritious foods to your diet? Look no further...
An ounce of cheese, with some crackers or a nice slice of whole grain bread, and any fruit fresh or dried, makes a satisfying, power-punching, staving-off-starvation snack. High in calcium and protein, cheese makes a smart choice to your weekly shopping list.Cheese is affordable, accessible, natural, nutritious and noshable.
If you consider the cost of other snacks you would be consuming: scones, muffins, energy bars, smoothies, granola bars, bagels, the price you would spend on an ounce of a high quality cheese is more than comparable yet, without all the additives, preservatives and sugar. Add a serving size of crackers or a slice of good quality bread, with an apple or fruit of your choice and ta-da, you have nurtured yourself in way that can only make you happier and more effective.
Though cheese is rather weighty in fat content, in moderation, like milk, can probably help you to actually lose weight. (This is my personal opinion.)
Go for the good quality, minimalist cheese varieties-- Gouda, Cheddar, Edam, Emmental. There are literally hundreds of varieties of cheese and many available now at your local supermarket, health food or speciality store... but even more exciting is that the really good stuff (from all parts of the globe) is just as easily accessible online! Amazon.com has many of the world's best offerings just a few clicks away.
High quality cheese comes from the milk of cows that have a lush environment and are well-nourished. Like happy cows, eating cheese on a regular basis can make happy humans perform at their highest level as well.
So, here's to eating better, eating basic, and eating smart beginning now.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Grilled Cheese the Adult Way: Gouda and Chutney
Just off The Canadian Press, a tasty way to dress up a grilled cheese sandwich, using Gouda cheese, slightly sharp and ultra creamy, with the sweet-and-tangy-combination of chutney.
Gouda and Chutney, yes, they make a nice pair and dance well together. But if you haven't the gouda-stuff (har-har), an aged cheddar will also work nicely.
credit: The Canadian Press, Victoria Brett
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