crème fraîche

Say "Cremont"!
FarmPlate May 14, 2010 Crème Fraîche 0 comments
Have you heard? There's a new cheese on the block. If you haven't yet met Cremont, you're going to want to get to know this American original. But you'll have to wait a few days--the cheese is sold out until next week. Cremont is the latest release from Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery in Websterville. A mix of fresh cow's and goat's milk with a hint of fresh cream, the newcomer has been described by one fan as tasting as if Vermont Creamery's Bonne Bouche and ricotta had had a baby. This is a perfect cheese for cheese novices—the goat flavor is elegant, not aggressive, and the texture is creamy and light, almost like a mousse. Don Hooper, husband of VT Creamery cheesemaker and co-...
Fettuccine with Peas, Arugula & Country Ham
FarmPlate Apr 28, 2010 Crème Fraîche 0 comments
from the FarmPlate Kitchen 3 ounces diced country ham, pancetta or Vermont smoked ham (about ½ cup) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons dry vermouth or white wine 16 ounces fresh fettuccine, such as Pastabilities Traditional or Lemon Parsley 2 cups shelled fresh peas 2 big handfuls baby arugula ¼ cup Vermont Creamery crème fraîche Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving Chopped fresh parsley for serving In a skillet set over medium-high heat, brown the ham or pancetta in the olive oil. Pour in the vermouth or wine and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling water. When the pasta is nearly done (after 2 or 3...
Currituck May Peas
Susan Stuck Apr 28, 2010 Crème Fraîche 0 comments
While yesterday's snowfall reminded me that it was still April and I was definitely back in Vermont, it's springtime in my kitchen. I've just returned from North Carolina with a cooler full of Currituck May peas. The humus-rich soils and gentle coastal climate of Currituck County provide ideal growing conditions for English peas. From now until mid-May, produce markets and farm stands alomg the NC 158 corridor leading to the Outer Banks will all have May peas for sale. On my drive north, I knew that Grandy Greenhouse in Grandy, North Carolina, had an old-fashioned pea/bean shelling machine so I stopped and stocked up. The produce manager was sweeping up stray pods after a busy shelling...
Holiday Nibbles
FarmPlate Dec 23, 2009 Crème Fraîche 0 comments
We've gathered a handful of easy hors d'oeuvre ideas from FarmPlate friends and staffers. They're not so much recipes as guides for turning what you might find in the fridge or pantry into tempting treats to serve when people stop by. Grilled Veggie Rolls That panini pan you got from Santa also works well for grilling sliced vegetables! Slice eggplant or zucchini about ½-inch thick, brush with olive oil and grill until cooked through. Let cool slightly, sprinkle with crumbled Vermont Creamery's goat's milk feta and a pinch of dried thyme. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. Ohpah! Spinach-Artichoke Dip Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and cook 1 pound washed and trimmed spinach or...