Year: 2020

PRODUCT: Ubriaco Al Birra, Ubriaco Al Vino ~ Cheeses Bathed In Beer & Wine

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Ubriaco literally means “drunken” in Italian. It is a sub-category of washed-rind cheeses that are bathed in alcohol. Ubriaco cheeses are made by bathing the young, ripening cheese in beer (photo #2), wine (photo #3) or other alcohol, which seeps through the rind and adds complex aromas and flavors to the cheese. The alcohol used…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Bellwether Farms Sheep Milk Yogurt

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Some of us remember when all yogurts made in the U.S. were tart, the way they were made in Europe and elsewhere. Over time, to get more Americans (and their children) to enjoy yogurt, more sugar was added to diminish the tartness. It worked: Yogurt became a best-seller in supermarkets. For those who prefer tartness,…
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RECIPES: Watermelon Rind Slaw and Coleslaw

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Don’t throw away your watermelon rinds. Watermelon rind is not only edible; it can be turned into crunchy slaws and watermelon pickleswatermelon pickles (pickled watermelon rind). Here are two crunchy, fun recipes from the Watermelon Promotion BoardWatermelon Promotion Board, which has the best collection of watermelon recipes. The slaw has a yogurt dressing while the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Coconut Aminos, A Condiment & Ingredient In This Beet Tartare Recipe

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[1] Beet tartare with walnuts. The recipe is below (photo © Carlos Garcia | styling by Peg Blackley and Bree Williams). [2] Two types of tuna poke dressed with coconut aminos (photo © Better Body Foods). [3] Walnuts and baby bella mushrooms (photo © California Walnuts). [4] If you’re sautèing vegetables, meat or fish, splash…
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