Many of us learned how to make grilled cheese as soon as we were tall enough to reach the stove top. Some of us made it while standing on step-stools. Most of us probably remember scraping off layers of charred bread as we got the hang of cooking. My own grilled cheese initiation had begun […]
The author Clifton Fadiman once wrote that cheese is “milk’s leap to immortality.” Cheese-making is a baffling, nearly magical process. From three ingredients– cultured whole milk, salt and enzymes–come the cheddar and Colby that make Conebella Farm Cheese a local favorite. I guess it’s no accident that back when my husband and I were dating, […]
Usually when I think of cheese desserts, I think of cheesecake and…. Um. Cheesecake. That’s about it. Recently, though, just in time for Valentine’s Day, I discovered that you can actually make a whole table full of cheese desserts. You can serve aged cheddar with apples and an apple cider reduction, or fruity pastry pockets […]
It’s the time of year when apples turn up in just about everything. I can’t say I’ll complain about that though, because this crisp fruit can add a hint of sweetness or a delightful crunch to many fall dishes. One of my recent favorites is an Apple Cheddar Panini made with multi-grain bread, sliced cheddar […]
This month we are saying farewell to the lazy days of summer and welcoming the hustle and bustle of the fall season. With school in session and fall activities beginning I know I have been thinking about how my cooking will need to change a bit with the busier season. When life gets busy, I […]