CHEESE: Rolf Beeler, Cheese Rock Star

Only a few consumers know the name Rolf Beeler. But among lovers of the finest Swiss cheeses, he is a rock star. Beeler is a Swiss affineur (ah-fee-NUHR), an expert in aging cheeses, and a maître fromagier, or master cheesemonger. A cheesemonger is a vendor of cheese; but he can’t sell it until the affineur…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Perfect Hard-Cooked Egg

Yolk perfectly centered, no green tinge! Photo by Pontus Edenberg | SXC. June 3rd is National Egg Day. Learn how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs—or more correctly, hard-cooked eggs. Think about it: The eggs are not actually boiled. Although the cooking water must come to a full boil, the pan is immediately removed from the…
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