Tag Archives: Grana Padano
Cheesy Comfort In Soups, Stews & Casseroles
October 17, 2012We hardy Canucks can handle winter weather, thank you very much, but it is a bit of an adjustment. There aren’t that many places in the world where temperatures top 30˚C in the summer and plunge to minus 30˚C or … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Blue Cheese, bocconcini, Cheese, Grana Padano, Mascarpone, Parmigiano Reggiano, recipe, Romano Lupa, soup, Tre Stelle |
They’re Not Leftovers, They’re Pre-Cooked Ingredients!
October 10, 2012I’m not usually one to boast, but I’m pretty darn good with leftovers. So good, in fact, that my family often doesn’t even notice that their food is repeating on them (so to speak). I come by this facility honestly. … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged asiago, cheddar, Cheese, Grana Padano, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Swiss, Tre Stelle |
Celebrating The Eternal Pairing Of Wine & Cheese
September 19, 2012There are moments to remember in the life of any food and wine lover. One of mine came when my wife and I (much younger versions) went to Mammina’s Ristorante in downtown Toronto, sometime in the late ’80s. There was … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged asiago, Blue Cheese, Cheese, Goat Cheese, Grana Padano, havarti, Parmesan, Provolone, Tre Stelle |
Seasonal Delights: Garlic, Artichokes, Leeks, Squash – and Cheese!
September 12, 2012Like many avid home cooks, I love to follow the seasons, choosing the freshest local ingredients available. People can argue about local versus global food distribution until the (grass-fed) cows come home, but my palate tells me that when it … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged Cheese, Dofino, Grana Padano, havarti, recipe, Ricotta, Tre Stelle |
Labour Day’s Bittersweet Celebration
August 29, 2012“Don’t say the ‘S’ word Dad! You know better than that.” The egregious faux pas my son was referring to, of course, was mentioning the word ‘school.’ It was an innocent mistake, but I understand his feelings. Whether you’re in … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged bocconcini, Brie, Cheese, Grana Padano, Parmigiano Reggiano, recipe, Ricotta, Tre Stelle |
Summer’s Bounty Goes Better With Cheese
July 4, 2012It’s that time of year when the farmers market stands and grocery store produce sections are groaning under the weight of delicious, homegrown vegetables and fruits. The season is short but amazingly prolific, and food-loving home cooks are eager to … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged bocconcini, Cheese, Grana Padano, Parmesan, pesto, recipe, Salad, Shrimp, Tre Stelle |
There’s Cheese In That? Recipes to Show Off Cheese Versatility
April 11, 2012Cheese is nutritious, packed with flavour and remarkably versatile. With close to 350 recipes at trestelle.ca, not to mention 110 more featuring Castello® Blue Cheese products at houseofcastello.com, you can easily cover appetizers, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. How many … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged asiago, castello, Cheese, Dessert, Grana Padano, Parmesan, pasta, recipe, Ricotta, soup, Tre Stelle |
Chase The November Chill With Cheese
November 8, 2011Sure, January is probably the coldest month for most of Canada, but for me it’s those wet, windy, a-few-degrees-above-freezing November days that put a chill in the bones that’s hard to shake. It’s likely an adaptation thing – summer isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese | Tagged baked, Cheese, Grana Padano, Mozzarella, November, Parmesan, pasta, recipe, soup, stew |