THE CHEESE (B)LOG

April 10, 2017

Potato-Fennel Gratin d’Alpage

2 small fennel bulbs 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds russet potatoes (4 large potatoes) 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream 10-12 ounces Gruyère D’Alpage, grated 1 teaspoon kosher salt fresh ground pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the inside of a 10x15x2 inch (10-cup) baking […]

April 7, 2017

Easter Sweets for Grown Up Peeps

Cheese can be so wonderfully enhanced with a little something sweet so we’ve been stocking up on some of our all-time favorites to include in your cheese fan’s Easter Basket this year. We’re ready to help you find the perfect matches for their favorite cheeses but here’s a few guaranteed winners to get you started. PIEDRAS DE CHOCOLAT + L’AMUSE […]

March 30, 2017

Cheesemonger Q+A: Jack Dronen

Favorite cheesy dish? Baked Harbison with caramelized onions. Wine or Beer? Beer, but it depends on what I am eating Cow, Sheep or Goat? Cow Desert Island Cheese? Alpha Tolman If I were a cheese I’d be… A stinky wash rind Dream trip? A tour of small creameries throughout Europe When I’m not mongering I’m… Playing golf

March 16, 2017

Cheesemonger Q+A: Maureen McHugh

Favorite cheesy dish? Grilled pizza with assorted toppings & Burrata Cheese Wine or beer? Wine Cow, sheep or goat? Too hard to decide – all three! The best music to eat cheese by is… It depends …this last weekend it was Crosby Stills Nash & Young / Déjà Vu Desert island cheese? Fresh Ricotta to make ice cream – thinking […]