Ursula Heinzelmann, Wein- & Essenschreiberin
I know, I know, it’s a little… well, let’s say, common, to blow your own trumpet. But hey – I am so proud of my little Bratwurst kid and how well it’s doing out there in the world. It is shortlisted for the prestigious Fortnum & Mason Food and Drinks Award as well as the Guild of Food Writers Award!!! » Weiterlesen…
You say Gouda, I say Chowda… Is there a cheese that is more misunderstood than this Dutch fellow? For some it’s the ultimate, mass-produced boredom of cheese, reduced to a marginal existence on breakfast buffets and sandwiches, for others it means a sophisticated, aged farmer’s wheel full of concentrated, caramelly goodness. The truth, as usual, lies in both as well as in between. We explored it. » Weiterlesen…
Für die einen ist es der vielleicht langweiligste Käse der Welt, in Masse produziert, zum ewigen Dasein auf Frühstücksbüffets und Schulstullen verdammt. Für die anderen… ja, die anderen, die bekommen glänzende Augen, wenn sie an die Höfe denken, die die handgefertigten runden Laibe lange reifen lassen, bis sie karamellig duften und mit kleinen Kristallen auf der Zunge ein käsiges Feuerwerk entfachen. Und die Wahrheit, die liegt wie immer bei beiden und überall dazwischen! » Weiterlesen…
Seems like I’m on a Weißburgunder/Pinot Blanc run. Perhaps it’s the moon, so full and bright and white right now… Last night the 2014 from Johannes Sinß played its charms on me and my faithful friend serendipity first guided my hand towards a piece of Robert Maul’s lively, sweet alpine goat cheese, then made me play Norwegian Kari’s beautiful songs with it.
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Those of you who know me well also know about my favored word in English: serendipity. Serendipity is way more than just coincidence, I’d rather call it unexpected happiness. It is also very much a state of mind – the more open you are, the more frequently it finds you. In the case of serendipitous wine and cheese pairings, I admit that a little experience does help, but considering how many options exist on both sides, I am still totally awed each time I am faced with a perfect couple. » Weiterlesen…