Roasted Tomato Tart with Gruyere and Ricotta

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Dana Moos

recipe coming soon…

Homemade Fried Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese! The Ultimate Foodporn…

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Dana Moos

The macaroni and cheese was Tyler’s Ultimate – starting with a roux, adding the Cabot shredded cheddar, garlic, and baking til browned. Made “ultimate” by adding crispy bacon and caramelized onions (in the bacon grease) on top after it’s hot and bubbly! We love you Tyler!

Hooked on Marinated Goat Cheese?

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Dana Moos

YES, I AM HOOKED ON THIS GOAT CHEESE.

Something so simple as marinated goat cheese from Whole Foods has me completely addicted. Olive oil, scallions, dill, sun dried tomatoes surround a small disc of plain goat cheese. I cannot be in Portland and NOT stop to buy a few containers. I think it’s the scallions that are the key ingredient. THIS is something you gotta try. I’ve tried making my own, but nothing compares… I heart Whole Foods

My Favorite Blue Cheese…

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Dana Moos

St. Agur – an incredibly creamy, buttery and salty blue cheese. I went to my favorite little cheese shop today (Sawyers Specialties in Southwest Harbor, Maine) and got a nice fresh wedge from a newly opened wheel (that’s when it’s at its best!) Add some crisp Crostini crackers and a big, bold red and I’m one happy foodie.

My bio always reads “wine and cheese daily”…this assortment came from a local MDI purveyor…

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Dana Moos

Sawyers Specialties in Southwest Harbor, Maine offers a wonderful assortment of wine and cheese. They offer tastings one Saturday each month, and will always help you determine what your palate might prefer.

If I have guests coming over for dinner or for cocktails late afternoon, I always visit Sawyers for my favorites. This assortment included Tallegio, Parmesan, Canadian Cheddar, Salametti, black olives with garlic and South African peppers (also known as Peppadews). I mixed up a bottle of Rose, a sizeable dash of Limoncello and a splash of club soda for this light and refreshing summer drink!