THE CHEESE (B)LOG

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 […]

March 14, 2017

Oma and Spätzle

A super-satisfying dinner or side dish! 2 cups spätzle, use gnocchi in place if desired 3 ounces Oma, small dice 3 cups white onion, sliced 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted In saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and slowly cook until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Set aside. In medium sauté pan, […]

March 6, 2017

Sherried Mushrooms with Cana de Cabra

This is a great dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats or as an appetizer served with fresh baguette slices. Serves 3-4. 1 pound mixed mushrooms, cremini, shiitake, porcini or chanterelle 6 ounces Cana de Cabra goat cheese, crumbled, reserve 1 ounce for garnish 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons dry sherry […]