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Wed|Apr
23by Joe Colosi The warmer seasons are fast upon us, and a chilled white wine in the sunlight is just the thing to make the most of the weather. Chardonnay fits the bill, especially with an accompanying cheese. As usual, Hunter and I sampled two bottles, one Chardonnay from California, the other from Burgundy, in [...]
Wed|Apr
16Ardrahan: Cow Milk, County Cork, Ireland-The history of Ardrahan cheese begins in 1925 with the establishment of the Lullaby Milk Company. Their herd of pedigree Frieshians routinely gave award-winning milk Ireland throughout the 20th century. However as competition from larger milk companies grew, the Lullaby Milk Company was forced to find alternative profit sources. In [...]
Thu|Apr
03by Joseph Colosi One of the small joys in life is purchasing a simple, tasty bottle of wine for under twenty dollars. Valpolicella and Montepulciano can be found cheap and often deliver better than expected flavors. We enjoyed a bottle of each and came up with both obvious and unconventional pairings. Masi 06 Valpolicella Bonacosta: [...]
Thu|Mar
27by Joseph Colosi There’s no telling what can happen when we at Di Bruno’s feel thirsty after a hard day’s work. After one of those days, a few friends and coworkers from the ninth street location enjoyed two tasty white wines with intent to find the perfect pairing. In an effort to broadly address the [...]
Thu|Mar
06By Joseph Colosi Most people like a good pinot noir because it is tasty, drinkable, and it enhances dinner (especially lamb and roasted vegetables). The right cheese will elevate the wine itself, just like pulling air through the wine in your mouth and sloshing it around will (Seriously, try it. It’s fun too.). Different cheeses [...]
Mon|Feb
25Humboldt Fog: Goat, Humboldt County, California-Perhaps the most recognizable of all American farmstead cheese, Humboldt Fog is made in Cypress Grove by Mary Keehn. A layer of ash, representing the fog that rolls through Humboldt County every morning, contributes to the aesthetics. Of the numerous awards and recognitions it has received, perhaps the most noble [...]
Mon|Jan
28Aged Triple Cream Goat:Goat, Hudson Valley, NY-A rich texture paired with a buttery, clean flavor separates this goat from your traditional chevre. While its charms are in its delicate flavors, the result is a cheese with obvious attractions that can be enjoyed as part of a cheese plate before or after dinner. Bitto della Valtellina: [...]
Wed|Jan
23Mozzarella di Bufala:Buffalo milk, Southern Italy-A staple of the southern regions of Campagna, Basilicata and Calabria, Mozzarella di Bufala is produced solely with the milk of Italian water buffalo. Within 24 hours of its formation, it is flown to the United States to ensure freshness. Texturally, it is supple and yielding, nearly falling apart at [...]
Wed|Jan
23Cana de Cabra: Goat, Murcia, Spain-Aged for only 3-4 weeks, this soft-ripened goat cheese is Spain’s assertive response to Bucheron. Murcia is a region renowned for its high quality of goat milk, and Cana de Cabra is one of the finest examples. It is often presented sliced into thin rounds with a simple salad, fried [...]
Wed|Jan
23Burrata:Cow, Philadelphia, U.S.A.-An Apulian specialty now produced by DiBruno Brothers, Burrata is a fresh mozzarella stretched flat, and then wrapped around a pocked of fresh ricotta and heavy cream. They are offered plain, or with the addition of pesto, truffle cream or truffle honey. An easy appetizer when served with crusty bread and cured meats. [...]
