Tired of the same ol’ French fries and ketchup? Why not try the national dish of Canada? Poutine. Poutine is a Canadian French fry dish traditionally made with French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Where did it originate? Poutine was invented in the...
Love meat and potatoes, but tired of the same steak and mashed potatoes? Enter carne asada fries. This Mexican-inspired dish consists of a plate of fries topped with grilled seasoned beef (translated to Spanish as “carne asada”) and traditional Mexican...
What are salchipapas? Salchipapas are a Peruvian street food commonly enjoyed in Latin America. The name is a portmanteau of the Spanish words “salchicha” which translates to “sausage” and “papa” which translates to...
Fries by any other name would taste as good. Whether you call them French fries, chips or pommes frites, chances are that you have them all the time. However, do you know the ins and outs of this irresistible snack? Although fries are usually made with deep-fried...
Your dad is one of a kind. One of the best ways to show your dad your appreciation for everything he’s done for you is to make him a custom Father’s Day charcuterie board. What is a Father’s Day charcuterie board? It’s a food board (not always...
What is Gruyère? Gruyère is a firm pale yellow Swiss cheese with few to no “eyes.” It is one of the most well-known cheeses to hail from Switzerland and is named after the Swiss town of Gruyères. In order to produce its notable taste, Gruyère is...
What is havarti cheese? Havarti is a semi-soft Danish cheese made from cow’s milk. It originated in Denmark in the mid 19th century by Danish cheesemaker, Hanne Nielsen, who tested out different forms of “curd-washing.” This cheese was named...
What is manchego? Manchego is a semi-firm sheep’s milk cheese from the La Mancha region of Spain. It is typically aged from 2 weeks (for fresh manchego) and up to 2 years (for aged manchego) which produces a distinct flavorful cheese. It is soaked in brine...
What is gorgonzola? Gorgonzola is a crumbly soft to firm Italian cheese with distinct blue veins. It is produced from whole cow’s or goat’s milk which yields a creamy flavor contrasted by sharp notes. It is usually aged about 2-4 months. Those aged for...
What is brie cheese? Brie is a soft French cheese made of cow’s milk. It’s named after the northeastern district in France (near Paris) where it originated. How to eat brie Because brie soft like butter, it’s often paired with bread as a default....
What is burrata? Burrata is a soft Italian cheese produced from buffalo’s milk or cow’s milk. Rather than having one uniform consistency throughout, like other cheeses, it is a ball of cheese made up of a soft mozzarella casing filled with creamy...
What kind of cheese is provolone? Provolone is a semi-soft to semi-hard Italian cheese made from cow’s milk or goat’s milk. It is best known for its smooth texture and nutty, yet slightly tangy flavor. The intensity depends on which animal the cheese is...
