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An Ode to Cheese for National Poetry Month
My parents were – and still are – voracious readers, and they encouraged my sister and I to do the same as much as possible. While my sister read on occasion, I would get lost in a bookstore for hours, … Continue reading
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Mysterious and pricey Blaui Geiss worth the $78.00 price tag?
As most cheese lovers know, fabulous fromage does not come cheap and with good reason. The care, effort and timing that go into a single wheel of cheese can make the difference between a splendid table cheese and a complete … Continue reading
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Cheese snuffs out cigarettes at commissaries
An iconic early photos of one of our nation’s military men depicts a war-ridden soldier smirking at the camera with a cigarette dangling precariously from his lips. Soldiers like our tobacco-toting friend were the heroes of their day, America’s role … Continue reading
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Recipe: Black Creek Extra Sharp Cheddar and Pancetta Quiche
I usually make reservations when it comes to meals, although I have been known to go rogue now and then and attempt to cook. More often than not, the recipes I choose are simple comfort dishes that should be edible … Continue reading
A Holey Experience: One woman’s visit to Appenzeller
Ever wonder where to go for a truly Swiss-tacular time? Well wonder no more since Annie Scott, avid traveler and writer, has found the Appenzeller nirvana. Annie recently visited the Appenzeller cheese dairy in Stein, Appenzellerland where she discovered everything … Continue reading
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Quick Taste: Wildspitz Bio
Whenever I visit Morgan and York specialty food and wine shop in Ann Arbor, I always ask “What’s new?” and am rarely disappointed. This recent trip was no exception. Wildspitz Bio is a funky blend of cow and goat milk … Continue reading
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Review: Beemster Farms’ Graskaas breaks out ahead of Spring
Spring is bustin’ out all over and the barn doors of Beemster Farms are opening to the lush untouched spring pastures for the first time after the cold and windy winter. The grasses of the Beemster Polder, situated 20 feet … Continue reading
Bring in ‘da funk! Funky cheese tasting episode #1
Not all stinky cheeses are created equal. Some are overtly funky from smell to taste. Others smell intense yet have a delicious mild flavor. Hard and crumbly or soft and runny, I love them all. That being said, not all … Continue reading
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