Vivace Bambino is a medium firm cheese that is similar in taste to Swiss Emmental. It can be used in fondues, quiche and frittata. Although it is a good melting and cooking cheese, it is also delicious in cold sandwiches like ham or roast beef.
Recipes for Vivace Bambino-
Fondue
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cheese-Fondue-231492
This recipe uses both Emmental and Gruyere cheese. Substitute the Vivace Bambino for the Emmental. If you can’t find Gruyere, you can substitute Jarlsberg or even Swiss cheese, but these are generally less soft and less nutty than Gruyere and will result in a more mild fondue.
Serve fondue with crusty bread and vegetables.
Quiche
http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/After-Farmers-Market-Quiche
This is a pretty standard quiche recipe. Feel free to add other vegetables, herbs, or even bacon if you’re feeling carnivorous.
Wine Pairings- Beaujolais, Riesling, Chardonnay
Dutch Farmstead is softer and slightly more pungent than the Vivace Bambino. The Cato Corners website says it’s similar to Gouda, but it’s probably more robust than your run-of-the-mill Gouda. Try it melted in your morning scrambled eggs, or in a sandwich with sliced apples and ham.
Recipes for Dutch Farmstead-
Pasta Primavera
http://www.deliciouspastarecipes.net/pasta-primavera-with-smoked-gouda/
Substitute Dutch Farmstead for Gouda.
Gouda Quesadilla
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/apple-gouda-quesadillas/Detail.aspx
Why not try a variation on the traditional grilled cheese?
Wine Pairings- Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
And remember, kids, Franzia goes with everything.
Happy eating,
The Cheese Co-op
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
First Cheese Pickup!
Hey everyone,
Welcome to the Cheese Co-op! The first pick-up will occur on Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm in the storage room off the back of Weshop (it is the building nearest to Church street; this space is also used by the Fruit and Veggie Co-op). The first round of cheeses will be Dutch Farmstead and Vivace Bambino. Check out the descriptions below!
Dutch Farmstead
Creamy and mild with a slight nutty undertone and a rich, round, well-balanced flavor, the Dutch Farmstead is our variation on Gouda. Consistently one of our favorites, the Dutch was recognized by both Saveur magazine in 2005 and Slow Food USA in 2003 as one of the best American raw milk farmstead cheeses. Ideal for sandwiches or with crackers and wine, Dutch Farmstead is creamier and sweeter than Bridgid's Abbey. Melts well. Aged 2 - 3 months.
Vivace Bambino
Our young Vivace is sweet, chewy and moist, a medium mild cheese with a flavor like Swiss Emmental. It is excellent for sandwiches, antipasto, or melting. Made with vegetarian marzyme rennet, Vivace Bambino is aged 2 to 3 months.
Keep your eyes on our blog for food pairings and recipe ideas!
Looking forward to cheese consumption,
-The Cheese Co-Op
Welcome to the Cheese Co-op! The first pick-up will occur on Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm in the storage room off the back of Weshop (it is the building nearest to Church street; this space is also used by the Fruit and Veggie Co-op). The first round of cheeses will be Dutch Farmstead and Vivace Bambino. Check out the descriptions below!
Dutch Farmstead
Creamy and mild with a slight nutty undertone and a rich, round, well-balanced flavor, the Dutch Farmstead is our variation on Gouda. Consistently one of our favorites, the Dutch was recognized by both Saveur magazine in 2005 and Slow Food USA in 2003 as one of the best American raw milk farmstead cheeses. Ideal for sandwiches or with crackers and wine, Dutch Farmstead is creamier and sweeter than Bridgid's Abbey. Melts well. Aged 2 - 3 months.
Vivace Bambino
Our young Vivace is sweet, chewy and moist, a medium mild cheese with a flavor like Swiss Emmental. It is excellent for sandwiches, antipasto, or melting. Made with vegetarian marzyme rennet, Vivace Bambino is aged 2 to 3 months.
Keep your eyes on our blog for food pairings and recipe ideas!
Looking forward to cheese consumption,
-The Cheese Co-Op
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