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 – [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Rose Water Marinated Lamb
Lamb has to be one of the most under-appreciated proteins out there. It has such delicate flavors, but with the right touch you can highlight the rich profile and texture that lamb has to offer. One rule of thumb that I have adopted for making sure that the tender qualities retained are tenderizing each side [...]
Quiche -afornia
As a California native, we often find ourselves a little spoiled when it comes to the abundance of farm-to-table items that we have at our disposal. For this mornings pairing, we have based it off of a recent craving of mine and the love of many people around the globe; avocado. While the dish itself [...]
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 [...]
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