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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apple Sage Gruyere Cake with Leek, Butternet Squash and Potato Soup
A recent love of ours has been finding a balance between dominant flavors. The rich and nutty characteristics of a Gruyere seemed like the perfect counter-point to a bright and acidic green apple. This is fruit and cheese all-grown-up! Being that the Gruyere is melted in during the baking process it adds a nice crisp [...]
Poached Egg with Goat Cheese Marinara
Breakfast for dinner? Hell yes. A poached egg with a tart and creamy goat cheese topped with marinara is a must. Also, this is a great hands-on meal that means you can avoid extra dishes. The amount of lean protein would usually call for a White Wine or perhaps a lighter Red Wine (i.e. Pinot [...]
Grayson Cheese
“Somewhere between the cool emerald reaches of the Appalachian Mountains where the mist hangs like a silvery veil sits the family farm of Meadow Creek Dairy. For over two decades now, the Feete family has been raising their cattle at an elevation of 2800 feet where the water is pure, the air is bright and [...]
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