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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TIP OF THE DAY: Sundae Celebration

Serve your sundae in a cookie cup. Photo by Marcin Bania | IST. November 11th is National Sundae Day, so why not make something special? We’re starting with a S’mores Sundae—chocolate ice cream, marshmallow creme, crumbled graham crackers and chocolate sauce. To celebrate the season, we’re following with a Gingerbread Sundae—cinnamon, ginger and vanilla ice…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Traditional Cake With Nouvelle Ice Cream

Vosges’ Red Fire Ice Cream with ancho and chipotle chiles (plus cinnamon) lets you add some fire to your chocolate ice cream. Then, pair it with brownies or chocolate cake! Photo courtesy Vosges Chocolat. Match traditional desserts like apple pie, brownies, chocolate cake and pound cake with very modern flavors of ice cream. Vosges Chocolat’s…
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