Perfect Pairings with FireFly Farm’s Cabra LaMancha
What makes a perfect cheese pairing? According to FireFly Farms co-owner, Pablo Solanet, an ideal cheese pairing is made up of flavors that play on one other. “When you have a good pairing the two flavors compliment each other and they blend, they enhance each other. And that’s when you know you have a perfect […]
Fermented Garlic Honey: Cheese’s New BFF
Most honey you find in the grocery store is sourced from all over the world. By the time it makes it into your shopping cart, that little jar of golden nectar may have racked up thousands of food miles and is so far removed from where it was produced, it’s probably impossible to pinpoint the […]
Fried Goat Cheese with Pistachio Dust, Pepper, and Vanilla Honey
These goat cheese balls have been on the menu for 15 years at Beau Owen's restaurant the Lazy Goat. Why are these little balls of goodness so appealing? “Their flavor profiles match so well together—the honey, the pistachios, and the goat cheese,” Owens says. “And let’s just be honest: anything that’s deep-fried is gonna be […]
In Queso You Missed It: July 3, 2022
Like many of us, Cheese for the Culture columnist Agela Abdullah will be heading to Portland, Oregon, for the ACS Conference next month. “While I’m excited about the conference I have to admit that I’m nervous about being in Portland. Oregon has a long history of racial prejudices that start with the founding of the state, and continue today […]
New on the Market Spring 2022
We’ve rounded up five new products that are perfect for your next spring gathering or picnics in the park. Dalmatia has debuted raw and unfiltered honeys from the coastal region of Croatia, ideal for pairing with a range of cheeses. Produced only from late May to early June, Chestnut is full-bodied and herbal, […]
Chèvre and Honey Tart with Pistachio Crust and Rhubarb Compote
The jammy and tart rhubarb compote wonderfully accompanies the cool and sweet honey chèvre filling of this easy-to-make dessert. It is best served slightly chilled. Since the chèvre filling develops in flavor over time, consider making it a day ahead.
Ruminations: In Defense of the Dessert Cheese Course
Making a case for Americans to emulate the French.
A Different Kind of Cocoa Butter
Remember those whackable chocolate oranges? Imagine that, spread on a pancake. Such is this recipe, which launches your chocolate-orange memories.
In Search of Cheese in Mexico’s Wine Country
With headlines like “The New Napa,” the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California Norte, Mexico has built up a steady pilgrimage for the past decade.
Whipped Feta with Honey and Spiced Walnuts
Ditch your traditional cream cheese for this feta-infused option, bursting with cheesy flavor.
