All Things Cheese

Elote or Mexican street corn is grilled corn on the cob lathered in creamy, cheesy goodness that is so irresistible! It's the perfect dish to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Pop into the store to pick up your Cotija today and get grilling! Ingredients 6-8 Ears of Corn, husked Mexican Crema Cotija Cheese Chili Powder or Smoked Paprika 2 Limes Fresh Cilantro, chopped InstructionsHeat a grill to medium-high heat and add the corn. (There is no need to add salt as the cotija cheese is salty.)Grill on each side for a few minutes until some of the kernels begin to look darker, and a little charred.Remove from the grill and...

Cheese is a love that everyone can understand, whether it be Top Chefs or foodies to your family and friends, cheese is something we all love and can bond over. There has been a long appreciation of cheese since the beginning of time. According to an ancient legend, it was made accidentally by an Arabian merchant who put his supply of milk into a pouch made from a sheep's stomach, as he set out on a day's journey across the desert. The rennet in the lining of the pouch, combined with the heat of the sun, caused the milk to...

  Here is a fantastic recipe to use up some leftover risotto - by pairing it with a gorgeous melting Taleggio cheese (available at The Cheese Wedge)!  Risotto cakes can be put together without a lot of bother - just add a sharp melty cheese like taleggio and breadcrumbs and fry them up! A perfect lunch with a side salad.   INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 cups risotto (leftover, any kind, chilled ) 1 1/2 cups panko Japanese breadcrumbs (divided) 3 oz. Taleggio cheese 3 scallions (finely chopped) 1 large egg yolk 2 large eggs canola oil (for frying) DIRECTIONS Cube Taleggio into...

The incredible combination of gorgonzola, pears and walnuts is usually found in a salad but works brilliantly on this molten cheesy bread. It’s great hot but equally good for lunchboxes the day after. Buy a pre-made flatbread if you want to make this recipe even easier.        Toppings:2 red-skinned or green pears, cored and cut into thin wedges15 walnuts, roughly broken150g gorgonzola/blue cheese, crumbledFig jam or chutney to serve (Optional... barely) Flatbread:300g all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting1 tsp sugar1 tsp sea salt flakes7g packet fast-action dried yeast1 tbsp plain greek yogurtolive oil   STEP 1To make the flatbread, combine the flour,...

This holiday season, take the guesswork out of gift giving with our Holiday Gift Guide. The Cheese Wedge has so many unique gift options for all the special people in your life. Check out the guide below and then come see us at 601 Michigan Avenue in Point Edward or call 519 491 1199 to place your order!