Places...
Today, I'd like to share with you a little slice of heaven, here in Canada.
Located roughly 20 kilometers south of us, just down Yonge Street in Richmond Hill, is a mecca for cheese fans, especially authenic Italian cheese fans, called Grande Cheese. (If you want to torture yourself, take a peek at their Facebook page!)
From the street, it's sort of unassuming. You could drive past and never know what you missed. I remember the first time I went with Vince. It's not out of the way at all, but the traffic on Yonge slows you down, so it takes a while to get there. (it's barely 14 miles but, can take about 25 -30 minutes)
We pulled in the parking lot and at first glance, I was pretty skeptical: "Okay, we just drove a half hour for... ?"
The front doors are a little "cheesy" too, right?
Located roughly 20 kilometers south of us, just down Yonge Street in Richmond Hill, is a mecca for cheese fans, especially authenic Italian cheese fans, called Grande Cheese. (If you want to torture yourself, take a peek at their Facebook page!)
From the street, it's sort of unassuming. You could drive past and never know what you missed. I remember the first time I went with Vince. It's not out of the way at all, but the traffic on Yonge slows you down, so it takes a while to get there. (it's barely 14 miles but, can take about 25 -30 minutes)
We pulled in the parking lot and at first glance, I was pretty skeptical: "Okay, we just drove a half hour for... ?"
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But then you step inside, and breathe deep the aroma of fine Parmesans, Pecorino Romanos, smoky Provolones and fresh Mozzarellas like the little Bocconcinis. They carry non-Italian cheese like Bries, Goudas, Chèvres, Fetas and Emmentals... The shelves are stocked with meats, pastas, olives (yes, an antipasti "bar") and sauces, olive oils, red wine vinegars and balsamic vinegars... heaven!!
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This is just the view from the doorway! All those little rows of cheese, and pasta!! As you get further in, you are treated to giant bags of grated cheeses, hot foods, Italian beverages like San Pellegrino or brio and of course...
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CANNOLIS! and other tasty desserts. Vince and I usually pick up a little bag of biscotti and little anise flavored knots called Taralli. (tah-ra-le) Here's a link to a recipe for Taralli so you get an idea of the simple flavor, but these are made with a bit of wine while Vince favors the anise.
We went early yesterday morning, and I took these pictures for you. This morning, I had a nice cup of coffee and a lovely cranberry biscotti. Tonight we are having some veal scallopini, pasta with sauce we bought at the store, and that fragrant Parmesan Romano cheese and steamed asparagus. Delizioso!
What have you been up to? Tell me in the comments-
Talk soon,
Jennifer
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