This simple and refreshing summer salad exceeds by the quality of its ingredients. Briny Feta and Kalamata olives bring out the sweetness of watermelon, and the addition of herbs like mint and thyme make this a fragrant, simple salad with a crispy, cooling, crunch that you’ll be bringing to every garden party, cook-out, or picnic this summer.
As Minnesota summer seems well on its way, we turn towards refreshing, lighter culinary options that keep us out of the kitchen and enjoying the evening air. In other words, it’s the season for fresh cheese. Good fresh cheese is a straightforward representation of beautiful milk. Simple and satisfying, these lactic, white, creamy cheeses are the perfect accompaniment to the warmer weather
Have you ever had a bite of cheese you’ve just wanted to keep eating over and over again? This is that bite, scaled to the size of a cheesecake. It’s at the intriguing intersection of a cheesecake, icebox cake, and your favorite cheeseboard. This is the perfect unique dessert to serve this Mother’s Day.
One of our longest relationships in artisan cheese has been with Neal’s Yard Dairy in London. For the past 15 years, we’ve bought British farmhouse cheese from their selections. Each week we correspond about what is tasting good and what they think our Minnesota customers (you!) will enjoy. So, of course, I jumped at the opportunity to travel with them on their April “northern run,” a regular trip taken by the team at Neal’s Yard to visit cheesemakers and select the specific batches they’d like to buy. Details were sparse, I only knew that the trip would be packed with visits and that cheese might be our primary source of sustenance.
We say it a lot, but it’s true: Sheep milk is hard to pair. The flavor is delicate yet complex, the texture rich, the cheese often tart. A Pinot Noir rosé with more skin contact has the perfect amount of tannin to stand up to the Sogn’s richness. The Teutonic’s fresh, fruity notes brighten the cheese and provide a perceived sweetness that balances the earthier notes of the cheese. The duo is light and optimistically sunny, with enough heft to be comforting during the grayer Minnesota days.
Alpine style cheeses are rich in their flavor. A mellower style might be rich in flavors of cream, butter, and savory nuttiness. Another, like Gruyere, might have stronger flavors of beef stock and caramelized onions. Some smaller wheels might get funkier, with distinct barnyard notes. Older wheels concentrate in flavor, amplifying their richness. The bottom line is: even milder Alpine cheeses have an intensity which a pairing will have to match. Wines with good acidity, strong aroma and flavor, and good structure should be able to handle a rich Alpine style cheese.
Welcome to your guide to tinned fish! Not only is tinned fish delicious and full of nutrients, it’s also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re tossing a tin in your homemade pasta, a savory dip, or a tasty snack, you won’t be disappointed with these flavor-packed tins. So, in case you weren’t aware of how handy these little cans are, I’m going to tell you my favorite ways to enjoy a variety of tinned fish. Let’s dive in!
It’s been a surreal, sultry winter for us in the upper midwest. Like a tuber or budding branch, I’m unsure of whether winter is already over or not. With the prospect of a meager inch or two of snow this weekend, I had to make one of my favorite French classics before we’re supposed to shed this winter weight: tartiflette.
