Pull up a Tuffet and sit awhile…

Pull up a Tuffet and sit awhile…

Hello Cheese Enthusiasts!

I must admit in life, there are many things that one takes for granted…meaning that they may have been important at one period in your life, but their luster faded over time, until one day you see them in a different light, or in today’s post, someone has taken something old and made it new again.

Ultimately, today’s post is about “Curds & Whey”, so pull up a Tuffet and sit back while I put a very old (and new) twist on today’s post.

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Comfort (food) and Joy…

Comfort (food) and Joy…

Hello Fellow Traveler!

I am finally back home from a long trip. While out on the road, life can be a little different, unpredictable, and…well, lacking the creature comforts of home. When my best food options are as unappetizing as this retailer’s idea of “Charcuterie”, it is a better option to just go hungry and wait for the next city.

When I am traveling, I am not just looking at the cheese departments, but all of the specialty foods that are normally merchandised around them. I must confess that I literally dream of cooking, so it should be no surprise that when I find a new item that peaks my interest, I will find some creative (and delicious) way of using it. Just like in Iron Chef, when today’s “secret ingredient” is revealed to the chef, the wheels start turning to think up the best way to enjoy it.

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