As we're all learning, making cheese at home is much simpler than many think, especially fresh varieties like mozzarella, ricotta, and goat cheese. This recipe for chevre from cheesemaker Tasia Malakasis of Belle Chevre could make the perfect gift for yourself or someone else!
Not only is goat cheese the healthiest (we like to say sexiest, skinniest, and...
Raclette can mean two things -- the washed-rind cheese originating from Switzerland, or the dish consisting of the same cheese melted over boiled potatoes and other accompaniments. Raclette parties refer to the latter, and are fairly hard to come by in the United States.
Raclette — which derives from the French word meaning "to scrape" — involves melting the surface of a wheel of semi-soft raclette cheese, then scraping the gooey part onto boiled...
These little bites may look simple, but often comfort food is all you need to make your guests feel at home. Pushing past crouton and stopping just short of grilled cheese, these crispy party sandwiches stand out from the crowd with the light additions of hearts of palm, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper.
Make these a day or two in advance and keep them well wrapped in the fridge until you need them. As soon as the first guest arrives, arrange a few on a baking sheet and cook...
While cheese gets a bad rap sometimes for its fat content, there's plenty of evidence it's a healthy snack. One recent study published in the journal Pediatrics showed kids who snacked on cheese and veggies felt more satiated than kids who snacked on potato chips, despite the cheese/veggie snack having 70% fewer calories. Cheese's high protein content may make eaters feel more full, and therefore less likely to overeat.
It's hard to eat just one potato chip. The...
Most Americans are familiar with ricotta stuffed in traditional Italian dishes, such as lasagna and stuffed shells, but ricotta's baking potential for the holidays may truly be untapped. Ricotta is Italian for "recooked," appropriate since it's cheese created from recooked whey. Due to its make, ricotta doesn't melt when heated, making it perfect for recipes. Scoop it into phyllo cups, use it to top pizza, renovate your nacho...
There's something unremarkably cozy about enjoying a warm, spicy adult beverage during the holidays, and hot buttered rum is a can't-fail original. Well, maybe it can fail. Which is why we're giving you this recipe, full of helpful tips (like making spiced, sweet compound butter to freeze and use later) to make your holiday downtime even more relaxing.
Before we set out to work on our projects she creamed butter and brown sugar together along with a few spices that are no...
In her latest work, MIT Anthropologist Heather Paxson has turned her ethnographer's eye toward the subculture of American Artisan Cheesemaking. The book, titled "The Life of Cheese," delves into the sociopolitics of cheesemaking and shows how it's about more than just cheese; it's about a lifestyle of craftsmanship, preserving land and traditions, learning and creating.
Crafting high-quality artisanal cheese is not complicated, but it’s also not easy. Basically, heat a...
Everyone loves to pair wine with cheese, so why not do the same with your crafts? These adorable wine cork cheese labels are perfect for the holidays, a dinner party, or anytime you're feeling artsy, not to mention a perfect excuse to drink more wine!
The cork labels worked smashingly for the large format cheese plates at my party, and I’d highly recommend them for home holiday use too. If you decide to use them at home, consider slicing the corks in half lengthwise if you...
Here's to our last week on earth...or not. Rhode Island brewery Newport Storm has crafted a special beer to commemorate the possible apocalypse. Aptly named "Mayan Maybe?" the brew contains ingredients evocative of the ancient civilization, including cocoa nibs, honey, maize, vanilla beans and habanero chilies.
Beer enthusiasts may have some trouble tracking down these Maya-inspired beers, as they have been brewed only in...
Talk about hangover heaven. This fully loaded, 13-topping Bloody Mary from Sobelman's Pub & Grill in Milwaukee comes with a beer to boot. Hungry...er, thirsty yet?
Here's a rundown of the epic drink's many ingredients: shrimp, cherry tomato, lemon wedge, Polish sausage, cheese, pickled asparagus, scallion stalk, pickle, pickled mushroom, onion and brussels sprout, stalk of celery and, perhaps most notably, a bacon...
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