Delice de Bourgogne
This is a triple cream cow’s milk cheese from Burgundy. It has 75% butterfat. This cheese is soft-ripened with a bloomy white rind and a pale yellow, butter-like pate. It is very mild in flavor and...
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This is a soft-ripened goat’s milk triple cream cheese. It has been enriched by adding cow’s milk creme fraiche to the curd during the cheese making process. It is made by cheese maker Soyoung...
View ArticleDafne
Dafne is a relatively new goat’s milk cheese made by Barbara bacchus at Goat’s Leap Dairy in St. Helena, California. Dafne is made using pasteurized milk from the goats on the Goat’s Leap farm. It...
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Ewephoria is the product of a join venture between a Seattle cheese importer and a small Dutch farm. The cheese is made in Holland from pasteurized sheep’s milk. It is made in the gouda-style and is...
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This is a pasteurized cow’s milk cheese made by Zuleta Dairy in Equador. It has been aged for a minimum of 4 months. The orange color comes from annatto seeds. This cheese is similar in color to the...
View ArticleLincolnshire Poacher
This flavorful cheddar is made from unpasteurized milk from Holstein cows in the English countryside using traditional methods. It is aged on wooden boards for at least two years while being turned...
View ArticleSaint-Marcellin
This is a cow’s milk cheese that comes from the Dauphine area of France, just north of Provence. It is very creamy, mild, acidic and salty. It is best when aged about six weeks. It pairs well with a...
View ArticlePondhopper
This is a pasteurized goat’s milk cheese from Tumalo Farms in Oregon. The farm is in the Cascades near Bend. It is a semi-firm cheese that is aged for 2-12 weeks. It is mild in flavor and pairs well...
View ArticleBayley Hazen Blue
This is a naturally rinded blue cheese made from whole raw milk, primarily morning milk which is lower in fat. It is produced in Vermond by Jasper Hill Farm. It is aged for 4-6 months. It has a...
View ArticleRancho Gordo with Steve Sando
Listen to Sherry Page’s interview with Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo on Napa Valley Wine Radio. If you think that “beans are beans”, this interview is sure to change your mind! I’m a bean lover of all...
View ArticleCaramelized Root Vegetables
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 10 sprigs English thyme 4 cups assorted root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips and turnips, cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 T. balsamic vinegar Sea salt to taste You will also...
View ArticleMashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Roasted Chestnuts
This is one of my favorite dishes for the holidays. The roasted chestnuts add a little sweetness and a unique flavor to these already delicious mashed potatoes. I also add caramelized onions or...
View ArticlePotatoes Au Gratin with Truffles
Ingredients 2 T unsalted butter ¾ cup (175ml) whipping cream 2 T chopped truffles 2 lbs (1 kg) yellow waxy potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ½ lb (250g) onions, thinly sliced Sea salt and pepper, to...
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Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes (You can use russets or a yellow waxy potato, such as Yukon Gold). 1 quart whole milk Freshly grated nutmeg Sea salt to taste 2 T butter 1 c heavy cream 2 c freshly grated...
View ArticleMashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Mushrooms and Braised Leeks
This is one of my favorite side dishes. I have always loved soft, braised leeks, and they are plentiful right now in our Bay Area farmers markets. They are a perfect addition to mashed Yukon gold...
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables with Fennel Flowers
Fennel flowers have a very pleasant spicy, licorice flavor. I harvested some from my garden to use with a pork tenderloin roast and vegetables. The flowers make a gorgeous garnish to serve with the...
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Potato Pancakes with Stewed Apples
Potato pancakes seem especially good on a cold, rainy day. These are made with yellow Finn potatoes, but Yukon Gold or russets will work fine. The key is to ring out the excess water that is in the...
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Rosemary-Scented Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes, Spring Onions and...
This is a meal in a baking dish. It is very easy to prepare and really delicious. The sweet and savory combination is perfect for a rustic summertime lunch or dinner. This dish pairs well with a...
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