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- Is Gourmet Cheese the Key to Good Health? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Sara KahnIs Gourmet Cheese the Key to Good Health? It’s 6 weeks into the New Year and I would venture to guess many people have become lax about their new years resolutions to exercise and eat healthier. The gym is less crowded than it was a month ago and Valentine’s Day reintroduced us all to ...
Views: 1611(6 votes) - Tis the Season: Top 5 Easy & Elegant Wine & Cheese Pairings - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Sara KahnWhether you are hosting a soiree or a casual get-together this holiday, your mission is to provide your guests with warm hospitality, lively conversation and a delectable spread of food and drink. Serving a sumptuous gourmet cheese course is perfect as a starter or centerpiece of the meal. Not ...
Views: 1007 - Give with Good Taste: Top Unique Gourmet Cheese Gifts - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Sara KahnLet’s face it. Finding the right holiday gift for the gourmet food lover in your life can be a challenge. You want to surprise and delight them with your good taste but not sure how to please? Perfect as a hostess gift, a corporate gift for co-workers or clients, or as a unique holiday gift ...
Views: 1150 - Give Thanks with Award Winning American Gourmet Cheese - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Sara KahnSure, you have heard of the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Grammys but did you know there are cheese competitions that honor gourmet cheese produced here in the United States and around the world? Cheese experts convene to blindly judge cheese by its appearance, aroma, taste, finish and a host of ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Gourmet Cheese & Beer? Our Salute to Oktoberfest - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sara KahnMunich's Oktoberfest is the world's largest fair with close to 6 million people attending over a 16 day period. When you think of Oktoberfest, naturally, you think of beer. And you should since Oktoberfest doesn't officially commence until the Mayor taps the first keg and declares "O'zapft is" - ...
Views: 1490 - Have No Fear: Try These (Seemingly) Scary Gourmet Cheeses - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sara KahnIn honor of Halloween we are celebrating the monsters (or should I say Munsters) of the gourmet cheese world. As The Cheese Ambassador, I find cheese to be a thing of beauty but I do come across some rather beastly specimens that give reason to pause before tasting. Whether it’s a malodorous ...
Views: 1217(2 votes) - Avoid the Imposters: How to Select Genuine Artisanal Cheese - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Sara KahnTake a stroll down the aisles of your local supermarket or gourmet food store and you may notice that many foods are labeled "artisan" or "artisanal". You'll find products such as bread, chocolate, cookies, crackers, coffee, flour, gourmet cheese, granola, oils, pasta, salami, salt, spices, and ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - BTW, What Do These Cheese Acronyms Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Sara KahnIf you email or chat online with any frequency, you may have noticed a proliferation of acronyms being used. BTW (by the way), LOL (laugh out loud), OMG (oh my goodness) and WTF (what the f***) have found their way into our daily electronic communication. There is another set of acronyms you may ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Ew, What's That Smell: How Can Stinky Cheese Taste So Good? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Sara KahnFeet, socks, BO. We are not talking about the locker room but the aroma of some of the world's most delectable foods - gourmet cheese. One step into a fine cheese shop and it's easy to be overwhelmed with the foul fragrance. To some it's offensive and to others it's heavenly. With most foods, ...
Views: 1561(3 votes) - Mitigating Dairy Disaster: Lactose Intolerance & Cheese - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Sara KahnIf you ever felt bloated, gassy or just plain ill after eating certain dairy products, you are not alone. Ironically, shortly after I started this gourmet cheese business I found myself to be lactose intolerant. Certainly a cruel hand dealt from fate, or so I thought. Panic, depression and ...
Views: 6838(4 votes) - Finding Joy in the Winter Blues - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Sara KahnI am not sure about you but we New Yorkers are getting hammered by yet another blustery snow storm. It seems the arrival of Spring can't come soon enough although there are only 23 days until the Vernal Equinox. Why not light a fire, get cozy and embrace the winter blues - blue cheese, that ...
Views: 874(6 votes) - The Foodie Guide to Pairing Wine & Cheese - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Sara KahnBeing a foodie is a labor of love. After all, it's hard work keeping up with the latest food trends whether it's shaving bortaga on your pasta at home or sampling pork belly at the newly opened restaurant. Good thing serving a gourmet cheese course is a no brainer. Not only is this one course ...
Views: 823(2 votes) - Gourmet Cheese Course - Food Pairing Inspirations - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Sara KahnA cheese course is about observing and enjoying contrasting and complementary flavors. There are no hard and fast rules. Experiment and discover your favorites by using the recommendations for traditional food and beverage matches as a starting point. Bread/Crackers - Bread such as a baguette ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - Seven Simple Tips for How to Serve a Gourmet Cheese Course - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Sara KahnWhether you are hosting a soiree or a casual get-together this holiday, your mission is to provide your guests with warm hospitality, lively conversation and a delectable spread of food and drink. Whether the menu is complicated or simple it better be delicious. Serving a sumptuous gourmet ...
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