by Renée Stewart-Hester | May 1, 2022 | Ingredients, Noteworthy
There’s more to cheese than meets the cracker, just ask Gabby Lasersmith, specialty cheese manager at Kowalski’s Market in Excelsior. “I love cheese because it is so nuanced,” she says. “There’s thousands of different kinds. They come from all over the world, the...
by Nancy Eike | Dec 1, 2020 | Ingredients, Recipes
A couple of local food experts share their favorite fondue recipes and tips. Spending an evening gathered around a bubbling fondue pot of melted cheese with some delicious dippers in which to sop up that glorious cheesy goodness, well, it doesn’t get much better than...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Nov 1, 2020 | Ingredients, Local Makers
The Grater Good offers beautifully-created artisan cheese and meat boards, hearty bread baskets and cheese tasting sessions. Between Hydes and Rice lakes off Highway 5 rests the Leonard Family Farm, 160 acres of corn and alfalfa fields and dairy cows. It’s also home...
by Abby Graf and Jennifer Pitterle | Feb 1, 2020 | Drinks, Ingredients, Local Makers
Local cheesemongers and wine experts share their recommendations for a perfect Valentine’s Day spread. Whether you’re hosting a romantic dinner, gathering with friends, trying to impress your date, or looking to give the perfect gift, it can be stressful to plan a...