Welcome to Fresh Parmesan!

The title of this blog comes from an interaction I once had with a customer while I was working as a cheese monger. The customer came to the counter and asked for “fresh Parmesan.” Seems like a simple request, except that fresh Parmesan (or, more accurately Parmigiano-Reggiano, its proper name) doesn’t exist....

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Friday, July 18, 2008

*UPDATE*


I'm taking a slightly more extended vacation than originally planned, but never fear--I’ll be back with new posts by the end of the month.

Until that time, check out some of the sites that are making me hungry (links to the left). Seriously you guys, these are some good eats!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

I’ll NYC Ya


That’s right guys: it’s time for my semi-annual pilgrimage to the Big Apple, home to all manners of exciting and delicious foodstuffs that I promise to report on when I return. With any luck, I’ll have discovered a new cheese or two, eaten a vegetable I’d never heard of and even quaffed a trendy cocktail. Oh, and of course I’ll make time for some Indian food lit by twinkly lights.

I’ll be back with a new post on July 12th. Until then, I leave you to drown your sorrows over Fresh Parm’s temporary hiatus in my favorite margarita recipe. Enjoy!

Frozen Fruit Margaritas
Makes 2 drinks, serves 1

3 oz. tequila

3 oz. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. superfine granulated sugar
2 oz. Triple Sec
10 ice cubes made from fruit puree (try watermelon, mango, or strawberry)
coarse salt

In a blender, blend the first five ingredients for 30 seconds, or until there are no more large chunks of ice. Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a cut lime and dip it into the salt. Pour the drink into the glass and down immediately.