Tag: cheese
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Baked Garlic (I Hope We Can Still Be Friends Tomorrow)
Baked garlic with a slather of melted brie on a cracker is divine. Of course, I live in a household whose occupants believe there is no such thing as too much garlic! The four of us have been known to each consume our own head of garlic . . . and guarantee that no one else…
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One in 164,694 (People): A Day at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is called “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” for good reason. All walks of life come together in St. Paul during the two weeks leading up to Labor Day — Minnesota’s last summer hurrah. It seems that Minnesotans either hate or love the Minnesota State Fair. My husband falls in the former camp…
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The Pecorino of Pienza
The charming town of Pienza in the Val D’Orcia region of Tuscany, is known for its pecorino cheese made from sheep’s milk. Pairing a slice of pecorino with a dollop of honey makes a perfect appetizer companion for a nice glass of Italian red wine! This pairing is what distracted us from exploring the town…