RECIPE: Watermelon Salad With Thai Basil & Feta Cheese

[1] A refreshing watermelon and strawberry salad with feta, goat cheese, or bocconcini/mozzarella balls (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Yellow watermelon is a special treat (photo © DP Seeds). [3] Greek feta is the best: no overly salty like others (photo courtesy Murray’s Cheese). [4] There are more than 19 types of basil you can…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Fine Cheddar

Americans tend to pair Cheddars with apples and grapes. That’s OK with supermarket Cheddars. But farmstead Cheddars—artisan Cheddars—are complex, full-flavored cheeses that go well with a wide range of accompaniments. Try figs and dates or mostarda—glazed fruits in a mustard sauce. In summer months, Cheddar with a sliced vine-ripened tomato (sprinkled with sea salt), celery…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Kitchen Table Bakers Parmesan Crisps

EDITOR’S NOTE (MARCH 2020): This brand has a new name: Parm Crisps, and a new website, ParmCrisps.com. Flavors currently include Cheddar, Jalapeño, Original, Pizza, Sesame, and Sour Cream & Onion.     Forget buying cheese to go with your crackers. If you win this week’s Gourmet Giveaway, you’ll enjoy plenty of cheese in your crackers.…
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