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More bacon onion jam, please!

24 Sunday Aug 2014

Posted by Dana Moos in appetizers, bacon, Cheese, Fiore olive oils & vinegars

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You all know I love my crusty bread. And cheese. And toppings to go with. Particularly with my cocktails. But this is one of THE absolute best toppings I’ve ever made.

I first caramelized some onions in plenty of butter over medium low heat for almost an hour, until they were caramelized and naturally sweetened by the process, not by adding sugar.

In another sauté pan, I cooked thick cut diced bacon until just before the crispy stage. Then I added the bacon to the onion pan, added maybe a couple tablespoons of a fig Balsamic from Fiore, a couple teaspoons of raw sugar and let that simmer together for about 15 minutes. Let this rest for a few minutes before serving over blue cheese topped crostini. The perfect sweet – savory bite!

Heaven. But I warn you, it’s addictive!

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

12 Monday Apr 2010

Posted by Dana Moos in Cheese, food photography, foodporn, photography

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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!





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Hooked on Marinated Goat Cheese?

09 Friday Apr 2010

Posted by Dana Moos in Cheese, food photography, foodporn

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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 😉

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My Favorite Blue Cheese…

08 Thursday Apr 2010

Posted by Dana Moos in Cheese, food photography, foodporn, macro photography

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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.


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Beets and Goat Cheese, a favorite combination of mine…

28 Sunday Mar 2010

Posted by Dana Moos in Cheese, foodporn, photography, Produce

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First we roasted the beets. Then let them simmer in cider vinegar for a few minutes. Set them on a paper towel to drain. Then fold some fresh herbs in the goat cheese and place between layers of the beets. The dressing was finely chopped shallots, orange zest and the juice from an orange, a dash of Dijon mustard, olive oil and sherry. Then we drizzled the dressing over the beets and goat cheese tower  and drizzled a bit of the cider vinegar (which turned a gorgeous shade of fuschia) and enjoyed chilled before dinner. It was an adaptation from Wolfgang Puck’s recipe.

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

22 Monday Feb 2010

Posted by Dana Moos in Cheese, foodporn, Wine

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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!

Even Food & Wine magazine was amazed by the selection in this small town.

Sawyer’s Market is owned by another brother and is equally as wonderful.

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