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  • Petit Robert Bistro Profiterole Update!

    We don't talk about dessert around here very often. That is partly because desserts often disappoint. So when a dessert we love, like the giant profiterole at Petit Robert Bistro (South End) arrives at our table with a different look from the last time we wrote about it, we hold our breath as our spoons descend and hope for the best.

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    The good news is that it is only the shape that has changed.

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    The pastry is still crisp and light, the ice cream is still rich and full-flavored, and the chocolate sauce is still swoon-worthy.

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    It is still a dessert that is worth a walk to the South End and all the other steps it will take to neutralize the calorie count.

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    It is also a dessert to keep in mind when you go to another restaurant where the dessert list does disappoint. At Petit Robert, they have graciously served us a profiterole at the bar, upon request. 

     

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny Cherubino 

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  • Vermont Shepherd Verano: Seasoned with Summer Grass

    IMG_6766 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "How about a sheep cheese that is really great, right now," Penny asked the cheesemonger at South End Formaggio. A taste of Vermont Shepherd Verano was passed to her. "This was made with all summer milk," he said. He was right. It was in perfect condition and had a subtle background note of herby summer grass.

     IMG_6759 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    It came home with a sidekick of Twig Farm Square and we had a lovely tray of Vermont splendor for supper.  

    Vermont Shepherd make two celebrated cheeses, Verano (summer) and Invierno (winter).

    They say, "Our summer cheese, 'Verano,' we make from pure sheeps’ milk when our pastures are abundant with wild herbs and grasses. Verano then ages 3-5 months and ripens by August. The flavor of the summer cheese is sweet, rich and earthy with hints of clover, mint, and thyme."

    We say, This will be a perfect cheese to introduce someone to sheep's milk cheeses. While we love potent, stinky, sheepy cheeses, they can be a bit much for some folks. This is one to put on a tray for your favorite cheese maven or a group of friends who seldom venture beyond cheddar.

    IMG_6769 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 

    And, here are other items from our Cheese Tray!

    What's on your Cheese shopping list? Here are some great books about cheese. These make wonderful gifts for a cheese lover. And, when you shop Amazon from here, they put some coins in our tip jar.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Vermont Shepherd Verano: Seasoned with Summer Grass

    IMG_6766 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "How about a sheep cheese that is really great, right now," Penny asked the cheesemonger at South End Formaggio. A taste of Vermont Shepherd Verano was passed to her. "This was made with all summer milk," he said. He was right. It was in perfect condition and had a subtle background note of herby summer grass.

     IMG_6759 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    It came home with a sidekick of Twig Farm Square and we had a lovely tray of Vermont splendor for supper.  

    Vermont Shepherd make two celebrated cheeses, Verano (summer) and Invierno (winter).

    They say, "Our summer cheese, 'Verano,' we make from pure sheeps’ milk when our pastures are abundant with wild herbs and grasses. Verano then ages 3-5 months and ripens by August. The flavor of the summer cheese is sweet, rich and earthy with hints of clover, mint, and thyme."

    We say, This will be a perfect cheese to introduce someone to sheep's milk cheeses. While we love potent, stinky, sheepy cheeses, they can be a bit much for some folks. This is one to put on a tray for your favorite cheese maven or a group of friends who seldom venture beyond cheddar.

    IMG_6769 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 

    And, here are other items from our Cheese Tray!

    What's on your Cheese shopping list? Here are some great books about cheese. These make wonderful gifts for a cheese lover. And, when you shop Amazon from here, they put some coins in our tip jar.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Vermont Shepherd Verano: Seasoned with Summer Grass

    IMG_6766 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "How about a sheep cheese that is really great, right now," Penny asked the cheesemonger at South End Formaggio. A taste of Vermont Shepherd Verano was passed to her. "This was made with all summer milk," he said. He was right. It was in perfect condition and had a subtle background note of herby summer grass.

     IMG_6759 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    It came home with a sidekick of Twig Farm Square and we had a lovely tray of Vermont splendor for supper.  

    Vermont Shepherd make two celebrated cheeses, Verano (summer) and Invierno (winter).

    They say, "Our summer cheese, 'Verano,' we make from pure sheeps’ milk when our pastures are abundant with wild herbs and grasses. Verano then ages 3-5 months and ripens by August. The flavor of the summer cheese is sweet, rich and earthy with hints of clover, mint, and thyme."

    We say, This will be a perfect cheese to introduce someone to sheep's milk cheeses. While we love potent, stinky, sheepy cheeses, they can be a bit much for some folks. This is one to put on a tray for your favorite cheese maven or a group of friends who seldom venture beyond cheddar.

    IMG_6769 - Version 22013-08-30vermont-shepherd-verano-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 

    And, here are other items from our Cheese Tray!

    What's on your Cheese shopping list? Here are some great books about cheese. These make wonderful gifts for a cheese lover. And, when you shop Amazon from here, they put some coins in our tip jar.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.