THE CHEESE (B)LOG

April 6, 2016

What We’re Cookin’: Rosemary Chili Cheddar Bites by Susan Argiris

When I made these crackers for a tasting at Marché they were the absolute bomb. So I’ve been playing with the recipe a little and discovered I love them even more with a little rosemary. I also discovered this recipe is all about using a great cheese – it makes all the difference. The best batch was made with Montgomery’s […]

March 24, 2016

Easter Treats for our Grown-Up Peeps

Hopefully you’ll see some of these CHEESE + CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS in your Easter Basket. (We suggest forwarding this on to the appropriate party.) BLEU MONT BANDAGED CHEDDAR + BEER AND PRETZEL CARAMELS. (Just add a bottle of Odyssey Hive American Ale for a sweet and salty pub-like treat.) ROGUE SMOKEY BLUE CHEESE + PAPA COFFEY DARK CHOCOLATE BAR. (With a little […]

March 21, 2016

The Goat Blaaaaa-g by Maureen McHugh

Spring has finally arrived and for me that means longer days, the arrival of spring herbs and vegetables and of course fresh goat cheese! The word chèvre in French means “goat”. An appropriate name for a cheese so simple and un-manipulated, it’s the closest thing to eating what the goat’s been eating – herbs and grasses and hay – transmuted through the art […]

March 16, 2016

What We’re Drinkin’: O.P.P. (Other People’s PINOT) by Susan Argiris

O.P.P. (Other People’s PINOT – that is…), Mouton Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon After I cleared up that the second “P” is for Pinot Noir, the second thing I noticed about this wine was it’s stark, yet interesting label. I was looking for a nice and easy Pinot Noir and Jack suggested this bottle. He then explained that the owner and winemaker of […]