Parmigiano and Butternut Squash Soup (aka, Stone Soup, Winter Edition)
Out here in the Bay Area, networking is what it’s all about. Erin, the office manager here at culture’s west coast office, ended up with a couple loose Parmigiano-Reggiano rinds from yours truly. During our recent cold snap (40 degrees!) she decided to hybridize a Parm’ broth recipe I picked up from Jordan’s Kitchen with her […]
Tasting Tuesday: Fever Tree
Naturally Light Indian Tonic London, England Katherine – This rich tonic water has hints of lime and grapefruit and a sweet smell. The bubbles are on the small side and created a light fizz that reaches up into your palate. Grant – This dry tonic doesn’t fall into the pitfalls of “light” drinks that sacrifice […]
Cheesy Games
Last week I read about five games that teach food and agricultural economics. This got me thinking: Are there games that teach about cheese? I did some searching, and while I didn’t find any games that teach you anything about cheese(perhaps something culture needs to look into), I did find a lot of cheese-centric games. […]
Talking Cheese with Lidia
I’ve been a fan of Lidia Bastianich’s ever since I first started watching her cook on PBS years ago. When my husband was gifted her “Lidia’s Italy in America” cookbook, my admiration only grew (try the Chicken Scarpariello recipe, and thank me later!). Whether in her cookbooks or on her TV series, Bastianich has always […]
Alpine cheeses: Getting high on Laura Werlin’s “Mountain Cheese and Wines” dinner
When I heard that Laura was doing a globally-focused “Mountain Cheese and Wines” dinner at The Little Nell hotel’s Element 47 restaurant in Aspen, I was thrilled. With the help of the Nell’s new wine director, Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy (at 29, the youngest to earn the distinction) and executive sous chef Mike Daley, a luscious alpine meal featuring esoteric cheese and wine came together. Last night, we gathered in a private room at the restaurant to learn more about the nature of mountain cheeses and experience the most unconventional pairings most of us had ever experienced.
Sippin’ Saisons at the Drink Craft Beer Summerfest in Boston
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A Little Film About Cheese by Rebecca Sugar
An existential riff on small apartments and individually-wrapped cheese products
Tasting Tuesday: Carr Valley Cheeses Part III Blues and Flavored Cheeses
This week we taste a selection of blue and flavored cheeses from Carr Valley Cheese in Wisconsin
Tasting Tuesday: Carr Valley Cheeses Part II: Mixed Milk Cheeses
This week we taste a selection of mixed milk cheeses from Carr Valley Cheese in Wisconsin
