Category Archives: cheese

Charcuterie Face-Off, Round 1: Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh

posted by: | January 20, 2015
Achievement: #21. Charcuterie Face-Off

We begin another foodie challenge with our 2015 Charcuterie Face-Off. Judging on measures of presentation, flavor, accompaniments, variety, and personality, we’re on the hunt for the best charcuterie plates in town. First up: Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh! Continue reading →

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Edam, Girl! Straight Outta Holland, It’s Cheese Of The Month Club

posted by: | July 30, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

We return to some more traditional (and very delicious) flavors as we try a sampler of the cheeses of Holland. What paired well? What didn’t? Take a look and find some tips for your own cheese plating at home! Continue reading →

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The Cheeses O’ Merry Londontown

posted by: | May 21, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

April’s Cheeses of the Month were among the strangest we’ve ever had. Come along as we enter the wonky wonderland of England’s (flavored!) cheeses. Continue reading →

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Start The Top Of Your Morning With Irish Cheeses

posted by: | March 30, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

Three months in and we’re still loving our monthly Cheeses of the Month from PennMac. March brings us, appropriately, Irish cheeses. We’ve done a little hands-on research to make some suggestions for pairing each of the four Irish cheeses we tried. Take a look! Continue reading →

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Grab A Seat, Pierre, It’s French Cheese Time!

posted by: | March 8, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

Our Cheese of the Month feature returns with a variety of delicious French cheeses, all available from PennMac. Feel free to copy our pairings, or grab some cheese and try to create a few of your own! Continue reading →

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Cheese Of The Month Club: Free Range Cheeses

posted by: | January 25, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

Behold the power of cheese! We begin yet another ‘of the month’ club with the help of local favorite, PennMac. This month, we’re checking out samples of free-range cheeses. So click on through and see our fancy-pants charcuterie. Continue reading →

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