Nov 15th 2013
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar in Reggio Emilia, Italy
Driving through the disorienting January fog along the narrow, winding roads of Reggio Emilia, we were grateful to have a guide. Andrea Bezzecchi had picked us up from the Reggio Emilia train station
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Jul 11th 2013
Marcel Petite Comté: A Cheese with That Something Extra
Fromageries Marcel Petite's Fort Saint Antoine
What makes Comté so incredibly special? And, why is it a cheese I find myself drawn to time and again, lured in as if it had cast a spell on me? Of cour
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Apr 3rd 2013
Liège Waffles: Starring Belgian Pearl Sugar
Growing up, my favorite waffles were, of course, Eggos. Flavorless, with a fun catch-phrase, they were the perfect vehicle for syrup and butter. It’s no wonder that I always preferred pancakes at re
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Feb 4th 2013
The Rennet Story: Animal, Vegetable and Microbial
Ruggles Hill Creamery Ada's Honor - made with microbial rennet
Microbial rennet is derived from molds that are able to produce a coagulating enzyme and are viewed as vegetarian appropriate – however,
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Sep 7th 2012
Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP: What's in Your Bottle of Vinegar?
Vinegars from La Vecchia Dispensa
As mentioned in a prior post, Balsamico Tradizionale offers the best chance to taste some of the purest expression of true balsamic vinegar. One of the reasons for t
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Aug 30th 2012
Balsamico Tradizionale: True Balsamic Vinegar
Andrea Bezzechi of Acetaia San Giacomo produces Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia.
One of the first questions we get about any of our balsamics is ';how old is it?' On the surface, this i
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