August 1, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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I will admit that until a few weeks ago I had never heard of burrata. This dreamy sphere of fresh mozzarella stuffed with a decadent creamy filling originated in Puglia, Italy. The story goes that cheese makers needed a way … Continue reading
July 23, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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The 5th annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival was held on July 21, 2013 and for the first time, I was able to go! This event sells out every year, so I ordered my ticket online before I left California. The day … Continue reading
July 22, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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Last Saturday I drove out to Cabot, Vermont to see the Cabot Creamery. It has been many years since I’ve been there…33 to be exact. The last time I went to Cabot was in 1981 when my then-boyfriend had come … Continue reading
June 27, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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California avocado harvest is in full swing now, so we have lots of ripe avocados in the kitchen. I don’t usually plan special recipes, but find ways to incorporate avocados into our everyday meals. That’s one of the best things … Continue reading
April 14, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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[Tweet “Are your avocados too hard to make guacamole? Wondering if you can use them even if they’re still hard?”] Having lived on an avocado farm with my husband who has grown avocados for over 40 years, I must tell … Continue reading