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Middle Eastern–Style Eggplant Spread


This dip hits all the marks: sweet, sour, smoky, and spicy.

Sherry Cheese Spread

Sherry Cheese Spread


This robust sherry cheese spread— while delicious—isn’t for the faint of heart

A selection of nut butters on a white plate

Pairing Nut Butter and Cheese


When searching for a cheese accompaniment, go nuts (hehe, get it? Nut butter and cheese?)

Bonnie’s Jams and Chocolate Cheese


Westfield Farm’s chocolate chèvre is the perfect pairing for the fruity flavors of Bonnie’s Jams. Read on to learn how to pair the two!

Mushroom Ravioli with Beemster XO and Toasted Walnuts


Despite the fact that my studio kitchen is barely large enough to turn around in, it’s always difficult for me to say no to a shiny new kitchen toy. I also happen to have a talent for rationalizing the purchase of cool specialty equipment in the name of feeding myself; thus, the introduction of a […]

So Many Cheese Plate Parties, So Little Time!


As our Winter Cheese Plate adventure draws to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible diversity that’s been highlighted by our amazing bloggers. From a romantic cheese picnic for two , to a crash course in beer and wine pairings, to an awesome Jeopardy-style queso quiz , we’ve read about lots of […]

And the Oscar Goes To …


As an indiscriminate media zealot and avid snack lover, nothing pleases me more than the mash-up of food and pop culture. For this week’s Tasting Tuesday at culture, I thought it would be fun to play director, imagining some of this year’s Oscar nominees in the role of a lifetime, as one of Point Reyes’ amazing cheeses.

15 Homebrewing Recipes to Try


Whether you’re new to the world of DIY suds, or a seasoned homebrewing aficionado, Serious Eats has fifteen recipes to expand your repertoire

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