4 results for tag: feta

Three Pounds of Cheese

I was watching the news this morning and learned that the world has an overrun of cheese. Such a huge overrun of cheese, that it will take each and every person on the planet, eating an extra 3 pounds of cheese this year to get the cheese market back on kilter. I don't know about you, but I'm ready, able and willing to do my part for the cheese industry. The recipes this week all feature cheese. Some are hot and gooey, some are cool and firm, but all are deliciously cheesy! (Photography by Paul Nurnberg.)Creamy Eggs with Goat CheeseStirring a little goat cheese into lightly scrambled eggs transforms a simple dish into a delicious and special brunch. ...

Celebrating the Big 250!

Who needs an excuse to have a party? Those of you who know me, know that I'll make up a reason to celebrate something, even when there's no real occasion. In this case, I think a little party to commemorate a milestone for me – and for Lowcountry Weekly – is in perfect order. This is my 250th Everyday Gourmet column. Back in 2005, when I first started writing, the column was named “Easy Cooking with Debbi.” Eventually it morphed into “Easy Cooking” and finally into “Everyday Gourmet.” I've saved every single column that I've ever written. They're all clipped and glued onto poster board. The first columns were only half of a page. The ...

Seafood Extravaganza

Chances are that many of your friends and family have been helping you and your fiance with wedding planning. Wouldn't it be fun to host a small party for them – just to say “thank you?”Your party doesn't have to be a fancy affair. Keep it small. Limit the guest list to family and special friends. You're not expected to invite the entire wedding party. Keep the event intimate and informal.Coordinate the menu with the tone of your party. If you're planning a casual event, opt to serve the food buffet-style. Tailor your food to the time of day. If you are hosting a luncheon, you may want to stick to less elaborate, lunch-appropriate dishes. ...

Fabulous Feta!

If variety is the spice of life, then feta is the cheese – at least in this week’s recipes! Feta is a brined curd cheese that's traditionally made in Greece. It's an aged crumbly cheese, commonly produced in blocks and has a slightly grainy texture. The Greek word "feta" comes from the Italian word" fetta" which means "slice." Feta was introduced into the Greek language in the 17th century. Opinions vary whether it refers to the method of cutting the cheese in slices to serve on a plate or slicing the cheese to put it into barrels. Traditionally, feta is made in the lower Balkan peninsula from sheep's milk. Goat's milk has been used in recent ...