What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Joy of Eating: Bleu Plate Special! As the day winds down, the kids are fed, and the sunset turns to burnt-sugar orange, take some time out for yourself. Make a delightful cheese plate filled with inviting textures balanced by a range of flavors from aged and smoky to salty and sweet. Pair with a glass of sweet wine (or fruity spritzer) for an amazing taste sensation. Sink back into a comfy chaise lounge and let soft music fill the room. Remind yourself this is a classic French dessert, and prepare to be pampered.
BLEU PLATE SPECIAL
Ingredients:
Wedge of Bleu Cheese (or any aged cheese variety)
Bunch of Green Grapes (or any seasonal fruit)
Smoked Almonds
Water Crackers (or crusty breads)
Instructions:
Choose a platter where all ingredients can be arranged in a simple way, leaving space between choices. Identify cheeses if offering more than one kind. Rule of thumb: Place one cheese knife or spreader for each type of cheese. Keep it simple.
Thank you, Gail, for the blue plate of delights!
Joanna
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I could graze all day, Joanna. 🍇🍃🧀
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I am already, Gail!
Joanna
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You are living the dream, Joanna. 🌟✨💫
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I wish, Gail!
Joanna
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I think so. You are a wonderfully talented woman! 🪴
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Thank you, Gail, you are very kind!
Joanna
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We love blue and bleu.
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Gotcha! 💙🩵💙🩵💙
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I don’t think any other food as as much flavor packed into a single gram as bleu cheese!
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I bought a wedge at the Farmer’s Market last year that literally melted in my mouth; it was so creamy. 💙🩵💙
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😌
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A perfect combo.
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I agree completely, Peggy. 🍇🍃🧀💙
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And I guess that’s why they call it the Bleus . . .
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Sometimes life stinks, especially the January blues. 💙🩵💙🩵💙
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I LOVE your plating here! Stinky, lol! And that phrase you used, sunset turns to burnt-sugar orange, is so exactly right here in the South this time of year!
Happy New Year!
Mollie
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Thank you, Mollie. I do enjoy my unique dishes and always seem to be on the look-out for more vintage finds. 👀🍃
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