Tag Archives: entertaining
Serve Your Valentine Cheese, With Love
February 11, 2013Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly known as Valentine’s Day, was originally a celebration of early Christian saints. But the day’s association with romantic love is nothing new: as early as the 15th century February 14th had evolved into an event where … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Cheese, entertaining, Ham, Holiday, recipe, Romano, spinach, Tre Stelle |
Resolution: Low-Stress New Year’s Eve Entertaining
December 19, 2012I’ve often found New Year’s Eve to be a stressful occasion. People seem to try too hard to have a good time, and as a result, often don’t. My wife and I have tried various approaches. One year we went … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Cheese, entertaining, new years, Parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano, recipe, Tre Stelle |
Add Some Cheese To Your Christmas Dinner Cheer
December 5, 2012Christmas dinner is one of the most anticipated meals of the year, but it can also be an endurance test for cooks dealing with wound-up kids, chatty visiting relatives, phone calls from far-flung friends and the cleanup from the gift … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged appetizer, Cheese, Christmas, entertaining, havarti, Holiday, Mascarpone, recipe, Tre Stelle |
Holiday Season Entertaining: The Gift Of Cheese
November 28, 2012Yikes, it’s almost December and the festive season is about to kick into overdrive. Between entertaining, being entertained and all the other holiday preparations, it can get a bit frantic. Even if you’re not the one doing the entertaining, you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Borgonzola, dip, entertaining, havarti, Piave, Tre Stelle |
Cheesy Delight: Don’t Mind If I Fondue
November 7, 2012A word of advice: if you’re going to make a fondue dinner, use a proper fondue pot. Invited to a neighbour’s house for a New Year’s Eve dinner, my wife and I were gathered in anticipation with other guests, as … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged cheddar, Cheese, Edam, Emmental, entertaining, Fondue, Gruvere, Host, Party, Swiss, Tre Stelle |
Call It What You Will, We’ll Take The Holiday!
August 1, 2012In Ontario it’s Simcoe Day. In Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Prince Edward Island it’s simply Civic Holiday. In B.C. it’s British Columbia Day, in N.B. it’s New Brunswick Day — and it’s Saskatchewan Day in, you guessed it, Saskatchewan. In … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged bocconcini, Cheese, Dofino, entertaining, havarti, Holiday, pesto, recipe, Tre Stelle |
From Scandinavia With Love: Two Cheeses You Don’t Want To Miss
May 2, 2012“So, what was the occasion?” my wife asks in that tone that suggests she is not entirely pleased with my performance. (It happens.) “What occasion?” I reply, searching my mind for what may have caused this ripple of discord but … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Apples, Balsamic Vinegar, castello, Cheese, entertaining, havarti, Herrgård, recipe, Tre Stelle |
Building A Better Cheese Ball
December 20, 2011For those not familiar, a cheese ball is an hors d’oeuvre consisting of a ball of soft cheese or mixture of cheeses, usually mixed with seasonings and rolled in nuts or herbs. Cheese balls are available pre-made but they’re simple … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Cheese, cheese ball, Christmas, entertaining, havarti, Holiday, Parmesan, recipe, Tre Stelle |
The Gift of Cheese
December 7, 2011When it comes to both giving and getting Christmas gifts or presents for other occasions, I’m partial to edible ones. Of course, that’s because I’m partial to eating, and I figure someone who receives my edible offering might just invite … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Cheese, Christmas, entertaining, gift, Party, Tre Stelle, winter |