Monthly Archives: April 2012

Fromage of the Day, 04.30.12: Tomme Crayeuse

Posted on April 30, 2012 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 04.30.12: Tomme Crayeuse.  Buttery, earthy, and complex, this cow’s milk cheese is from Savoie.  It pairs well with your favorite Torrontes, a Allagash White, a dry cider, or a Templeton Rye.  If it was a Rickie … Continue reading →

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Presenting The Joy of Cheese/Gastronomie 491 Miniatures

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jmartin437

May 1, 8, and 15 at 7:30 at Gastronomie 491, 491 Columbus Ave (83rd-84th)  Gastronomie 491 Presents The Joy of Cheese Miniatures Great cheese, superb wine, knowledge on each, and a comfortable setting.  These are all cornerstones of The Joy … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.26.12: Persille De Tignes

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 04.26.12:  Persille De Tignes.  Musty, earthy to the extreme, and slightly sweet, this cheese is made from a blend of goat and cow’s milk in the Savoie.  It pairs with your favorite Crozes-Hermitage, a Mikkeller Baltic … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.25.12: Casatica di Bufala

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 04.25.12: Casatica di Bufala.  Creamy, gamey, and complex, this bloomy rind cheese is made from the milk of water buffalo in Italy.  It pairs well with your favorite Toscano Bianco, a Hof Ten Dormaal Amber, a … Continue reading →

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Rosters: April 24 at Kupersmith

Posted on April 24, 2012 by jmartin437

The Joy of Cheese The Great Return Salvatore Smokey: The best ricotta is from Brooklyn and some of it is smoked. Bear Hill:  A new sheep’s milk cheese from Grafton Village, the renowned Vermont cheddar maker. Tomme De Savoie (D’Alos):  Earthy, buttery … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.21.12: Cannestrato (Madaio)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 04.21.12: Cannestrato (Madaio).  Buttery, herbal, and tangy, this firm sheep’s milk cheese looks like it was aged in a wicker basket and it hails from Italy.   It pairs nicely with your favorite Nebbiolo, a Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.20.12: Salvatore Smokey Ricotta

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 04.20.12: Salvatore Smokey Ricotta.  Incredibly smooth, luscious and yes with a hint of smoke in the finish, this cow’s milk cheese is made in Brooklyn, yes, Brooklyn.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Chablis, a Stillwater … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.19.12, L’Amuse Aged Goat Gouda

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 04.19.12, L’Amuse Aged Goat Gouda.  Tangy, sweet and smooth, this aged goat’s milk gouda has a caramel-ly finish.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Sancerre, a Hof Ten Dormaal Amber, a Templeton Rye, or a ridiculously … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: Beers for 92Y Cheese and Beer Class 04.19.12

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jmartin437

Brewery: Hopfenstark Beer: Ostalgia Blond Style: German-style Blond Ale ABV: 5% Country: Montreal, Canada Brewery: Hof ten Dormaal Beer:  Dormaal White Gold Style:  Saison brewed with chicory ABV: 8% Country: Belgium Brewery: Stillwater Beer: Cellar Door Style: Saison brewed with … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.18.12: Monte Enebro

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 04.18.12: Monte Enebro.  Sleek, herbal and floral, this goat’s milk cheese is made in Spain; it has blue mold on the exterior.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Albarino, a Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale, the … Continue reading →

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