THE CHEESE (B)LOG

May 22, 2017

Smokey Blue + Apple Cole Slaw

This is a quick and easy side dish to serve with grilled foods and other hearty fare that highlights the smoked-tinged blue cheese from Rogue Creamery. For a little variation, top with crumbled bacon or chopped caramelized walnuts. 2 cups mayonnaise ¼ cup grainy mustard 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper 6 […]

May 12, 2017

Cheesemonger Q+A: Steven Merkle

Favorite cheesy dish? The many variations of Mac and Cheese. Wine or Beer? Wine Cow, Sheep or Goat? Sheep; Rich, buttery, and nutty. Yum Desert Island Cheese? It would have to be a hard cheese that can keep longer then most and keep me nourished until the boats arrive rescue me. I’d take Parmigiano Reggiano. If I were a cheese I’d be… An […]