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Fromage of the Day, 11.09.12: Vermont Bismark
Fromage of the Day, 11.09.12: Vermont Bismark. Wooly, slightly sweet and nicely balanced, this sheep’s milk cheese is from the Grafton Village Cheddar people, but it’s not a cheddar. Not at all. It pairs nicely with your favorite Valpolicella, a … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 11.07.12: Barick Obama
Fromage of the Day, 11.07.12: Barick Obama. Herbal, gently funky, and smooth, this washed rind, cow’s milk cheese is from Lazy Lady Farms in Vermont. It pairs well with your favorite Verdicchio, a T’Gaverhopke Extra, an Elmer T. Lee, or … Continue reading
Roster: 10.25.12 92Y Autumn Wines and Cheeses to Match
Autumn Wines and Cheeses to Match 92 Y Uptown 10.25.12 Instructors Kat Kelly (Communal Brands) Martin Johnson (The Joy of Cheese, Gastronomie 491) First Pairing Cheese: L’Amuse, an aged gouda from northern Holland with sweet overtones. Wine: Stopbanks Gruner … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 10.22.12: Creme de Citeaux aux Truffes
Fromage of the Day, 10.22.12: Creme de Citeaux aux Truffes. Dense, rich and yes fungal, this cow’s milk, truffle shaving infused, triple cream is from France; all praise is due to Rodolphe Le Meunier. It pairs nicely with your favorite … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 10.11.12: La Tur
Fromage of the Day, 10.11.12: La Tur. Dense, velvety and sweet, this cheese is made from a blend of cow, goat, and sheep’s milk in Alta Langa Italy. It pairs nicely with your favorite Chianti Classico, a Dogfish Head Palo … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 10.09.12: Entlebucher Mountain Flower
Fromage of the Day, 10.09.12: Entlebucher Mountain Flower. Dense, sweet, and nutty, this washed rind cow’s milk cheese is from Switzerland. It pairs nicely with your favorite Aglianico, a t’Gaverhopke Singing Blonde, a cider on the dry side, or a … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 10.04.12: Tomme De Savoie (Jean D’Alos)
Fromage of the Day, 10.04.12: Tomme De Savoie (Jean D’Alos). Buttery, earthy and complex, this cow’s milk cheese is made in France. It pairs nicely with your favorite Schiava, a Brooklyn Local 1, a Masterson’s Rye, or a Scrumpy Hard … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 10.03.12: Lincolnshire Poacher
Fromage of the Day, 10.03.12: Lincolnshire Poacher. Sharp, nutty, and complex, this “cheddar” is not made in Somerset but in well, Lincolnshire. It pairs with your favorite Tempranillo, a t’Gaverhopke Singing Blonde, any cider you want to drink, or an … Continue reading
Okay, So What Happened to Fromage of the Day?
Two things got in the way of this blog during the last month. For one, I am doing new signage for the cheese case at Gastronomie 491, (491 Columbus Ave, between 83rd and 84th on Manhattan’s Upper West Side), and … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 09.17.12: Meredith Dairy Marinated Cheese
Fromage of the Day, 09.17.12: Meredith Dairy Marinated Cheese (I think that’s the official name for it; at Gastronomie 491 we call it Aussie Magic). Tangy, sweet and herbal, this marinated feta style cheese is made not far from Melbourne … Continue reading
