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Limburger, a Stinky Cheese

One of the stinkiest of the stinky cheese genre, Bayerischer Limburger recalled the circus, specifically the elephants. Barnyardy for certain. Originally Belgian, it is now the Germans who have the largest claim on Limburger. A cow’s milk cheese, it is butter colored with medium holes […]

Becker Vineyards Le Quattro Stagione 2003 Estate Barbera-Merlot

A springtime visit to Becker Vineyards yielded a bottle of their Italian blends. Their Le Quattro Stagione 2003 Estate Barbera-Merlot complemented nicely with a Kuby’s steak grilled to perfection by the husband for a delightful Mother’s Day dinner. On the nose we noted floral, spice, […]