August 3rd, 2013

Loving a Good Summer Cider, Stella Artois, Cidre, Gluten Free, Cheese, Morgan and Gower, Rehoboth Beach, Perfect for August, 2013, Delaware Beaches

Nothing better than a cool, crisp, and refreshing drink on a hot summer day!!  Ciders are easy to drink, and delicately balanced.

Apples, peaches, and apricots give Stella Artois new “Cidre” that crisp and refreshing taste.  It is naturally Gluten Free!

This new “cidre” with Belgian roots was presented this spring by Stella Artois.  You can find Stella Artois Cidre on Facebook.

Sit on your patio and pair the “cidre” with your favorite cheeses….which by the way, mine would be from Morgan & Gower Cheesemongers located on 20 Baltimore Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Have a great day!!

April 20th, 2013

Morgan & Gower Cheesemongers, Fine Foods, Charcuterie, Handcrafted Cheeses, Rehoboth Beach, Expanding our Cheese Library, Beemster XO, Barber’s 1833, Nettlesome, Geitost, Trioche, Midnight Moon, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bar, Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

I could not read Zach’s face when Jody and I made another appearance at Morgan & Gower, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  He probably thought, OMG, they are back!!  Not only were we back but it was on a Friday, when National Cheese Day was being celebrated.

We were armed with our cheese reference book.  I keep it with me all the time.  Never know when an urge to buy cheese will surface.  It is the perfect record to keep.  I never used to remember what cheese I bought or liked.  Not anymore.

Enjoying an indulgence from time to time.  Cheeses are expensive, but a little goes a long way.  Cultures, milk, imports, refrigeration and most of all, the aging process…over 2 years, at times, send those prices up.

Jody and I are expanding our cheese buying techniques, and Zach, from Morgan & Gower, has been a big help.  He has taken the time to introduce us to a wide range of cheeses.  Some have more bite to them; others a bit milder.

The first time I was at Morgan & Gower I bought a couple of cheeses.  They turned out to be amazing.  I wanted some more of the same and a few other additional ones, as well.

Zach came out with one of my favorites…the Beemster XO.  This gouda from Holland is aged over 26 months.  So delicious.

I think Zach thought I would not like Nettlesome.  This cheese is from New Jersey.  It also has stinging nettles.  It is strong and has a great bite to it.  Stinging nettles is a curious plant.  If you had ever brush against it, you’ll know why it is called “stinging”.  The plant also has plenty of health benefits.

Barber’s 1833 is a Reserved Cheddar, aged for a minimum of 2 years, from England.  When I brought it home, it became a favorite.

I had to buy it again…Midnight Moon.  Tops…this cheese is from California.  It is a popular goat’s milk gouda, firm, dense and smooth.

Trioche…from New Jersey.  This cheese is made from cow, goat and sheep.  So smooth.  Liked it very much and will buy it again.

I will be buying Gjetost, aka Geitost again. – The color was a deep caramel; a sweet, dense, fudgey, caramel goat cheese.  It really looked like a piece of caramel.  I am not sure if Zach thought Jody and I would like it.  I loved it and so did everyone in my family.  This cheese is very popular in Europe.  We tried it for dessert; perfect with a tart apple.  Sorry….I don’t know what happened with my picture.  Have Zach show it to you when visiting Morgan & Gower.  He will give you a little taste.

New at Morgan & Gower, starting today, Saturday, 4/20, a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bar!  They will be having a limited menu of 5 simple choices.  More to be added later on.  Take out only, with no substitutions.  You can check the menu on their facebook page.

Morgan & Gower Cheesemongers opens Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Tel. 302-727-5566.

Have a great week-end!!