Up in Smoke
Up In Smoke is an unforgettable fresh goat cheese round which is lovingly hand wrapped in bourbon-spritzed smoked maple leaves, a uniquely American spin on this classic French style of cheese. Super savory, rich and satisfying. Unmistakable yet not overpowering, the Smokey notes make this an immediately accessible cheese. The gorgeous presentation is unforgettable – [...]
Manchego El Trigal
When paging though Cervantes’ work of a man who jousts with windmills and tries vainly to prove that chivalry is not dead, did you find yourself craving cheese? It’s no small wonder since cheese is mentioned in Don Quixote no less than thirteen times. Wondering where these quixotic wanderings are going? Well, La Mancha — [...]
Marinated Lamb Kebobs with Strawberry Spinach Salad
This has ended up being a new favorite in our household. The delicate flavors of lamb with a citrus-yogurt based marinade makes the meat tender and delicious. Add to that a strawberry spinach salad and you have yourself a very fresh, vibrant and healthy meal. Goes great with Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, GSM, [...]
Homemade Crab Cakes
A good friend of ours and a patron of the business where we work has been a long-time fisherman. He had grown up in Maine and, being that they essentially grow up surrounded by fisherman culture, he has taken those lifelong skills with him wherever he and his wonderful wife have settled down. In 2005, [...]
Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Quiche with Citrus Salad
In search of an easy weeknight meal that was healthy and, I don’t know, delicious… we decided to create a quiche with some of our favorite savory ingredients and also a nice citrus salad to add some acidity. Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Quiche Ingredients: 5 eggs 1 Tbsp fresh dill, or to your liking [...]
Grayson Cheese
Grayson This cheese, from Virginia, is a beefy and full flavored cheese that reminds us a lot of Taleggio (Italy). In fact, it’s even shaped and molded to be a large square, rather than a large wheel. The rind is bright orange and you can still taste the wondefully salty brine. The interior has a [...]
Egg & Bacon Cheeseburger with Sweet Potato Fries
Trust me, this is something that you want to make! Today’s recipe comes from an anonymous source from my recent trip to Sonora, CA. After snowboarding for 6 hours, you tend to conjure up quite a large appetite and you begin craving dense and complex foods that would satisfy even the most intense hunger. This [...]
Gruyere & Swiss Skillet Fondue
Who doesn’t love cheese? Besides the lactose intolerant, everyone has a favorite cheese; whether it’s a slice of havarti on rye with Black Forest ham; a date stuffed with bleu cheese and wrapped in prosciutto; or even the simple American cheese on a grilled cheese sandwhich. There is something for everyone. For today’s pairing, we [...]
Triple Anise Biscotti with Almonds
This recipe comes from truly great people in our life. Gus and Kathleen Gustat of CasaGustat create deep, rich, and complex flavors in their dishes. They exhibit great passion in their quest for palate pleasing in the World of Fine Foods. After hearing about The Tipsy Chef web site, Kathleen wrote to me about wanting [...]
Belgian Waffles with Malbec Raspberry Syrup
Gluten-Free Yeast Waffles Yields five 7-inch Belgian waffles In a small bowl, whisk together the pastry flour, oat flour, xanthan gum/psyllium husk powder and yeast and chocolate baking powder. Set aside. Heat the milk until very hot (but not boiling). Pour it into a large mixing bowl and add the butter, maple syrup, [...]
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