Grilled Grapes Recipe With Burrata Cheese

Here’s something we’d never have thought of, and we’re grateful to the folks at GQ for sending us the recipe. It’s a showstopping appetizer or cheese course that takes literally one minute to cook: red grapes with burrata cheese. Developed by chef Jeff Mahin, the dish has become a staple at his Stella Barra Pizzerias…
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TIP OF THE DAY: More To Do With Mozzarella

You love it on pizza, lasagna, panini, and in a Caprese salad. But there‘s more you can do with mozzarella. For example, Crave Brothers, Wisconsin-based producers of award-winning cheeses, say that mozzarella and fresh vegetables were made for each other. Think beyond the eight-ounce or one-pound balls of mozzarella to other sizes: Perlini (per-LEE-nee), tiny…
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PRODUCT: Petite Crème From Stonyfield

New Petite Crème, a creamy yogurt alternative without the tang of yogurt. Photo courtesy Stonyfield.   The category of Greek yogurt has exploded in the U.S. Is there anyone who isn’t eating it? The Greek category accounts for 47% of all U.S. yogurt sales. Yes! A large enough number of people don’t care for the…
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FOOD 101: How To Determine Live & Active Cultures In Frozen Yogurt

[1] At the time of manufacture, there were 10 million or more live and active cultures (photo © Pinkberry). [2] Cherry Garcia Frozen Yogurt (photo © Ben & Jerry). [3] Kemps get high grades for the texture of its frozen yogurt (photo © Kemps), [4]Look for the seal on boxes and containers. Image courtesy National…
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RECIPE: Burrata & Fruit Dessert

We love burrata, and love it all the time since our local Trader Joe’s always has it in stock. In this recipe from EatWisconsinCheese.com, burrata provides a different take on a fruit and cheese dessert. It’s more special than simply putting out a platter of cheeses and fruits, but not much more difficult. Using lush…
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