The 2010 Winter Olympic Games begin February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. But what, you may ask, does this have to do with cheesecake?
Well, thanks for asking. Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to the athletes during the first Olympic Games held in 776 B.C.
In 1872, America dairyman William Lawrence, is credited with inventing modern day cream cheese. He accidentally created it when he tried to reproduce a French cheese called Neufchatel.
William Lawrence started selling his new invention and called it PHILADELPHIA Brand Cream Cheese. Today, cream cheese is by far the most popular cheese used to make cheesecakes.
I recently enjoyed eating one of my favorite cheesecakes; brownie marble cheesecake. During this most enjoyable experience, I “accidentally” stumbled upon something spectacular. I had a sip of a Pinot Grigio as I took a bite of my cheesecake slice and Bam! The cheesecake/Pinot Grigio pairing was amazingly delicious.
I recommend you celebrate the Winter Olympics with a cheesecake and a Pinot Grigio. Raise a toast to ancient Greece and accidental inventions!
Categories:
chocolate pairings
Tags:
cheese,
chocolate dessert,
tasting,
wine
Recently Bryn wrote a post about experiencing fine chocolate. I’m wondering what other fine foods and/or drinks you might enjoy?
People who have a strong love for chocolate often enjoy other fine foods and beverages as well. Perhaps you like drinks such as coffee, wine, or scotch.
Are you picky about your morning cup of coffee? Do you want a gourmet blend with exquisite flavor? Or will any dark-brown sludge do as long as its got caffeine?
Do you like a fine French Bordeaux wine or do you pick up the $2.95 bottle of “Red?”
How about a Single Malt Scotch from Islay or do you say, “scotch, whiskey, vodka, what’s the difference?”
You might also enjoy fine flavorful foods like cheese. Or you might enjoy certain combinations. Of course cheeses and wines often pair well. Chocolate and wine pair well. Chocolate and coffee pair well. Perhaps chocolate and scotch pair well too. (Hmm, I might have to try this.)
Anyway, this brings me back to the question… As a lover of chocolate what other fine food or drink interests you? Whether it’s one I mentioned above, or something I forgot about, please give me your thoughts.
Categories:
fine foods & beverages
Tags:
cheese,
coffee,
flavors,
scotch,
wine
