Friday, October 15, 2010

Fromage, Queso, Fromaggio, Cheese


All who know me well know that I am a lover of all things cheese. I have never met a cheese that I did not savor, never passed up an opportunity to experience a new flavor of pressed curd. And the stinkier the better-the pungent smell of a strong Blue always gets my taste buds salivating. Today, a short blurb about my favorite food...


 When serving cheese at a social event, there are many ways to present it. A nicely arranged cheese platter is sure to make your guests hover around the hors'devours table. Another great way to serve cheese is in a cheese cloche. These domes are great because you can present cheese beautifully while protecting it from unwanted buzzing pests, then use the cloche year round to display your favorite treasures.

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 There are many, many recipes where cheese just makes everything tastier. One of my favorites, for example, is Cheese Stuffed Figs. The recipe is as follows:
  • Quarter 12 figs, cutting three-quarters of the way down.
  • Stuff the figs with goat cheese (or whichever cheese is your favorite).
  • Roast in an oiled pan at 425° for 12 minutes, until softened.
  • Serve drizzled with warmed honey.  
Easy and delicious!

Want to discover your inner cheese connoisseur? What better way than making a block of it yourself? Imagine making fresh mozzarella, chevre, queso blanco, paneer and other delicious cheeses in your very own kitchen...you CAN with a DIY Cheese Kit from Urban Cheese Craft on Etsy. Check it out:

 

Christmas present idea!


"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
~Jon Hammond

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