The Lady is home after what seems forever to The Man and me… and that means cooking that doesn’t include the microwave… that makes both of us happy… This morning The Lady announced she was making Croque Madame for breakfast… […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s no secret that around The Manse, we are huge Cheddar fans and The Lady is always bringing home new wedges for us to taste and enjoy… I’m pretty sure, to date, we still have not met a Cheddar we […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As you might guess, some of these grilled sammies are made to assuage the taste buds of The Man and whenever you see Italian meats… well… yep, a dream sammie for The Man… Today The Lady combined simple Asiago and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Chocolate and Bleu Cheese… there is not a better pairing unless you combine the bleu with a triple creme bloomy rind and a little fig… then you have Cheese Heaven… From Canada, Bleubry is one of the finest bleus we […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Back in the Southern California Days… way back, just saying… The Lady and The Man attended their first Cheese and Wine Tasting at The Wine House in West Los Angeles. The tasting was led by a wine merchant friend who […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What a great pairing: the creamy, mildness of the Olivio (from Emmi, Switzerland) paired with the Kalamata olives tucked inside and topped with the rich, sweetness of the Dalmatia Fig Spread… now THIS is a grilled cheese… In case you […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Finally, spring has come the Pacific Northwest and The Lady and The Man have opened “discussions” regarding the garden and in particular, The Lady is planning a bigger-than-usual herb garden… And that put her to thinking about fresh tomatoes and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s Sunday at The Masters… how could we not make today a Pimento Cheese Grilled Cheese… it’s tradition here at The Manse that goes back many years with The Lady and her deceased brother, Joel… watching The Masters together and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Lady and I love the “flavored” Bellavitano’s that Sartori creates and makes… you just can’t beat their delish Bellavitano… love the Merlot offering… The Lady decided to pair the Merlot B with Italian cured Calabrese and a spunky mustard […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Another favorite: Italian-style Fontina from BelGioioso with Italian Cappicola cured meat and The Lady’s favorite condiment, Dijonaise, which is fat free. She served this one on a hoagie, which she had to “crush” to grill… In case you don’t know […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is a new favorite Grilled Cheese at The Manse. The saltiness and sharp of the Pt. Reyes Original Blue Cheese with the sweet chocolate and then the finish of the chili bringing just a touch of heat… Litehouse makes […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Day 4 we pair one of our favorite local Cheddars from the Tillamook Cooperative: 3-year Vintage Extra Sharp Cheddar with Parma Prosciutto and sweet, red bell pepper strips. Yummers… In case you don’t know how to make a grilled cheese, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
