by Village Insider on March 22, 2011
Wine Meets Cheese every Friday night in May at Chaddsford Winery in Peddler’s Village.
Chaddsford Winery will be pairing six Chaddsford wines with six cheeses from two Peddler’s Village shops, Grandpa Hicks Cheese & Gourmet and Casa Casale.
Sample pairings include Due Rossi paired with Locatelli Romano, Pinot Noir paired with Canadian Extra Dry Cheddar and Proprietors Reserve White paired with Fig-infused Goat Cheese.
Available dates are May 6, 13, 20, and 27. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $30 per person. Please RSVP in advance to 215-794-9655.
by Village Insider on March 20, 2011
This Recipe of the Week for a Three-Cheese Fondue from Grandpa Hicks Cheese & Gourmet will become your favorite fondue recipe!
The Gruyere adds a very sweet and nutty flavour, the sharp Cheddar makes it tangy, and the Emmentaler blends it all. (Tip: Cooking the flour first helps the mixture avoid a pasty and powdery texture.)
Ingredients
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
7 ounces Gruyere cheese, cubed
7 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
7 ounces Emmenthal cheese, cubed
Directions
1) Bring the wine to a boil in a small saucepan.
2) Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
3) Once the flour is cooked, stir the wine into the flour mixture slowly. Use a whisk to smooth the mixture.
4) Slowly add cubes of Gruyere, Cheddar, and Emmenthal cheese; stir until the cheese is melted. Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame.
Featuring Grandpa Hicks’ own Imported Cheddar, Gruyere & Emmenthal:
Quebec Vintage Cheddar is an extra-sharp Cheddar with a smooth texture, full-bodied flavor and tangy finish. Not as crumbly as some cheddars, making it easier to work with.
Swiss Gruyere has a nutty spicy flavor, making it the traditional hub of any fondue recipe.
Swiss Emmenthal adds a mild, creamy base to any fondue.
Wine Meets Cheese every Friday night in May at Chaddsford Winery in Peddler’s Village.
