![]() In my ‘humboldt’ opinion, Humboldt Fog chèvre rivals the best the French can produce. Homemade Vanilla bean goat’s milk ice cream topped individual apple tarts for dessert and we were ecstatic! We drank a few Chateauneuf-du-Pape reds and everyone was very happy. I managed to sneak some chèvre into the spinach and pine nut ‘cigars’ that accompanied the main course of grilled lamb chops with celery root and Yukon gold puree and sautéed mushrooms. Since a few members of our group tend to steamroll toward the reds, we had to remind them that goat cheese loves to be courted by champagne, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Melon salad with chèvre feta and sherry vinegar dressingĬhèvre overkill, you say? It can never happen in my world, but it was a definite challenge for Hubby in the wine pairing department. Terrine of chèvre with zucchini and roasted red, orange and yellow peppers ![]() Roasted beet and chèvre tower with pistachios ![]() Tartelettes with chèvre, red peppers and caramelized red onionsĬreamy Mediterranean chèvre polenta with scallops on a half shellĭates stuffed with chèvre wrapped in bacon Each of the items varied in texture, flavor and color and presented a feast for the eyes! For starters, and with the help of my accomplished wine group members, I managed to pack eight delicious tidbits on two appetizer plates. Interesting stuff one comes across on the internet!īack to chèvre…Hubby and I hosted a wine dinner recently with goat cheese or goat's milk in every single course. Aside from being a dedicated turophile, I also spend way too much time on the internet where I came across an alternative/rock band based in Toledo, Ohio named Turophilie, that claims to have “no tolerance for the lactose intolerant”! I listened to a couple of songs on their playlist and quite like their sound. Rarely used today, it also means ‘connoisseur of cheese’. It comes from the Greek tyros ‘cheese’ and philos ‘love’ and was first used by the English in the 1930s. I am an afflicted turophile! It’s a new word for me and probably for you as well, dear reader. My love for goat cheese (chèvre) is no secret.
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