Explore Austrian Cheese
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
2y ago
Sponsored post by Europe Home of Cheese Until I visited Austria, I associated the country with Mozart and marzipan. Now, I will always associate it with mountain cheese. Its western border hugs Switzerland and Italy, making it part of Europe’s stunning Alpine region – in fact, 70% of Austria is mountainous. Picture emerald slopes, water falls, feathery fir trees, and cozy ski resorts that look like gingerbread villages. Then add cows. Spotted cows. They dot the high pastures, grazing freely among hikers. “It’s always Sunday in Austria,” Samira, my cheese guide tells me. It’s a saying, she say ..read more
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Let’s Eat French Cheese!
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
3y ago
There are two things holding me together since the pandemic began in full last March: cheese and French. Every morning, I wake up and spend 30 minutes listening to a French podcast, or watching a French Youtuber, or reading an intermediate-level book. I do this while sipping coffee and nibbling a wedge of breakfast cheese in my row house kitchen. And for this brief time, I am transported to a place I call France-a-delphia. In February, I invite you to join me! No, you don’t have to memorize irregular verbs. I’m inviting you to join me for free French cheese classes! I’m teaming up with La Cuis ..read more
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Holiday cocktail & Comté tasting
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
3y ago
Sponsored by Comté USA – Cocktails are my spirit animal, and since penning three books on the subject I’ve paired a lot of mixed drinks with cheese. Few of them, however, pair as perfectly as Buy Diazepam Reviews and an Alabazam cocktail. That’s right, an Alabazam — a classic brandy drink that works well with Armagnac, France’s oldest distilled spirit. If you like Sidecars, prepare to be dazzled by this precursor. Let me invite you in for a drink, along with a vertical tasting of Comté — an exquisite cheese made only in the Ordering Valium Online of France. I’ve made two cheese journeys to th ..read more
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Red Velvet Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese and Cherries
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
4y ago
A special thanks to Soignon, a French goat cheese company that dates back to 1895, for sponsoring this post. Their new line of whipped goat cheeses are available in supermarkets throughout the U.S., making them an easy-to-find option for bagels, snacks, and salads. This recipe was inspired by my recent affection for sumac – a Middle-Eastern condiment often sprinkled on hummus – and a desire to make a July salad with fresh goat cheese and seasonal fruit. When I added Sumac to my spice cabinet this summer, I knew that its citrusy taste would one day find its way onto a goat cheese salad. Plus, i ..read more
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Behind the Scenes: A Cheese Painter’s studio
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
4y ago
Whenever a cheese lover visits Philadephia for the first time, I tell them to visit the studio of food artist Mike Geno. Since 2011, he’s painted hundreds of cheese portraits. You can read my profile about Mike Geno on CheeseProfessor.com this month, which highlights his current project. It’s called The United State of Cheese. For the last five years or so, Mike has set out to paint a different cheese from each state. He only needs two more cheeses! If you’re curious to learn more about artisan cheeses around the U.S., check out his cheese map. A little background: Mike and I met at a food bl ..read more
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So You Want to be a curd nerd?
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
4y ago
If you’re just beginning to explore cheese, come hither! I want to whisper in your ear. First, I want to tell you about the “yoga breath of cheese” — yes, it’s a thing, and it will help you taste cheese in a deep, deep way. Then, I want to fix you a cheese board and share a couple of tips with you on selecting and serving cheese. Unfortunately, this is going to be a virtual whisper. But, I hope that it sends shivers down your body anyway, because I have compiled my best tips on how to indulge in the Cheese Lifestyle in a story for Fermentation Magazine, called So You Want to Be a Curd Nerd? Y ..read more
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A Quarantined Cheese Lover’s Guide to Buying online
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
4y ago
Friends, I’ve compiled a list of small-batch American cheesemakers who ship direct. Why? Because cheesemakers are still milking animals and making cheese despite Coronavirus, and many of them lost loads of business last week due to restaurant closings. For you, the cheese lover at home, this means you can be a cheese explorer! Join me in tasting wonderful cheeses from some of these small creameries. I’ve compiled this list from makers who reached out to me this week via Instagram (@mmefromage is my handle). They would love to share a little piece of their farms with you. I have tasted ..read more
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Spring 2019 Cheese Tasting & Food photography class
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
4y ago
Dearest cheese lovers, I have so much to tell you about my adventures. But first, a little fromage for the future. Are you keen to improve your food photography and learn about cheese? I’m co-teaching a workshop with Evan Kalman of Add1tbsp.com on February 22, 2020 in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Evan teaches food styling and photography, and I’ll be teaching you everything you need to know about entertaining with cheese. Evan is a professional food stylist and food photographer. He’s also my neighbor here in Philadelphia. Together, we have decided to launch seasonal worksh ..read more
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Where to Cheese in Paris
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
5y ago
My first day: Tasting twenty cheeses with Veronica in Paris!Readers, you continue to inspire me. After many inquiries about where to eat great cheese in Paris, I finally packed my cheese valise and trundled off to France on a 9-day cheese vision quest. Just me, a small suitcase, and a long list of recommendations from cheesemongers and industry friends. Before I left, I created a map of the best cheese destinations, and when I arrived at my little apartment in the Marais district, I made a pact with myself to visit at least one dairy destination every day. On foot, rain or shine. And lo, the m ..read more
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Link Love and Cheese Events
Madame Fromage | Cheese Courtesan
by tdarlington
5y ago
Hello, lovers. I’m writing in bed by a snowy window, surrounded by notebooks and sticky notes full of ideas for my next book. Yes, this is why I have been remiss about posting. But, since I’m in the habit of list-making these days — for everything from Paris cheese shops (headed there soon!) to the most decadent cheeses on the planet — I thought I’d share a few links to some curious happenings, apps, and websites that have come my way. Philly Cheese Events Cheese Bingo: If you live in Philly, pop by Middle Child this Friday, Feb. 22 from 6:30-9 pm for a chance to win cheese on the half ..read more
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