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Cheese of the Week: La Tur

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LA TUR

Producers: Caseificio dell’Alta Langa Region: The Langhe, Piemonte, Italy Milk: Pasteurized cow, goat, and sheep’s milk Ripening: 8-10 days Texture: Soft

The Langhe region is an agricultural center of northern Italy, producing many famous wines and cheeses. Caseificio dell’Alta Langa’s cheese factory is set among the scenic hills and meadows, and makes classic cheese with local ingredients. The area is known for Robiola cheese (a blend of cow, goat and sheep’s milk) and La Tur continues that deep-rooted tradition. It is aged for 8-10 days, ..read more

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Bakery

Hatch Chiles Give Classic Cornbread a Kick

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Hatch Chiles can be added to just about any dish to add great taste with a subtle heat. One of our favorite ways to capture the flavor of Hatch Chiles is in this classic cornbread recipe.

Before embarking on any recipe, first read our how-to guide on roasting and prepping Hatch Chiles.

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Spice Up Baked Potatoes with Hatch Chiles

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Tired of the same boring baked potato? Add some spice with the uniquely amazing taste of Hatch Chile peppers. Creamy and zesty, these potatoes take twice baked potatoes to another level.

For the best flavor, learn how to roast and peel Hatch Chiles. Then, read on for the recipe.

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Easy Cheesy Hatch Chile Relleno Casserole

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The beloved Hatch Chile is used in many signature Southwestern dishes. This recipe is reminiscent of classic chile rellenos, with famously flavorful Hatch Chiles baked into a warm cheesy casserole. It can be baked ahead and enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner…the possibilities are endless!

First, read our how-to guide for roasting and prepping Hatch Chiles. Then, try the simple, crowd-pleasing recipe.

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Wine, Spirits, & Beer

The Evolution Of Vermouth

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Vermouth is commonly listed in popular cocktail recipes, but what exactly is this mystery ingredient? It is an aromatized fortified wine flavored with various botanicals such as: roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs and spices. Starting with a base of neutral low-alcohol grape wine, each manufacturer adds additional alcohol and a propriety mixture of dry botanicals. The vermouth is then sweetened with either cane sugar or caramelized sugar, depending on the style. The two prominent types of vermouth are the sweet, red ..read more

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What makes dry-farmed potatoes a superior spud?

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Dry-farmed potatoes from Bloomfield Organics are as rich in cultural and historical significance as they are in flavor and quality. Prior to the 1906 earthquake, spuds from rolling hills of the Estero Americano Watershed region were grown in our sandy loam soils and shipped via flat bottom barge to San Francisco. After the quake, the already-shallow waterways filled with silt, making barge shipping tough. Then farmers from the Sacramento region began irrigating their fields, leading to earlier and larger potato ..read more

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