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 [...]
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 [...]
Tri-Tip, Prosciutto Wrapped Dates & Scotch Butterscotch Carrots
So, I think that the picture and title just about say it all, but for those of you who need a little extra then this is for you. We have obviously been on a huge Whiskey kick today and, seeing as how I am not about to ruin a perfectly good streak, I have searched [...]
Whiskey Raisin Banana Bread
Go ahead. Ask me what my favorite drink is any day of the week. It has to be a Scotch / Whiskey. Every fiber of me loves how it warms you up from the inside. You can taste the char from the barrel aging process, the peaty notes that can vary so much between styles [...]
Chocolate Brandy Cheesecake
A completely sinful creation that was brought to our attention recently was the Chocolate Brandy Cheesecake. As if chocolate, brandy or cheesecake by themselves needed any reinforcement. The secret to any Cheesecake is to ensure that it maintains its moisture because it can surely take away from the enjoyment when the texture falls short. An [...]
MT TAM Brie
One of the most popular cheeses that’s crafted by Cowgirl Creamery is dubbed MT TAM and it’s named after Mt. Tamapais. The milk is organic and comes from the local Straus Family Dairy. The flavors are rich and decadent, with hints of butter and white mushroom. Being that this is a triple creme brie, it [...]
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