Oh, Marissa, I hope you’re now feeling better. This piece is delightful, will assure my younger daughter sees it (yes, she has a gift subscription but also has 2 small children, 2 dogs, a rabbit, and horses - you get the picture). Daughter will surely appreciate as she looks for new ideas. Thanks for that and I confess, need to finish reading this fascinating history of cream cheese. And wasn’t Biden’s State of the Union speech a real barn burner?!
I loved All of a Kind Family books too! What a delight to see them referenced in your piece today. I hope the need for comfort abates as real comfort takes hold.
I won't criticize anything that references All of a Kind family books! But my Rochester-born spouse would surely quibble with Orange County as being characterized as Upstate...But thanks for a wonderfully informative piece.
I’m on my way to the deli to get lox & CC on an everything bagel for Linner (lunch&dinner). And I’m going to adopt your FAB casserole for a gluten free friend by either using Idaho potatoes or gnocchi instead of macaroni. LOVE food history. Being a NY/Jersey girl meant summers w Jersey tomatoes on a hard roll or Italian bread from the local bakery w Italian dressing - some kind of oil & vinegar w basil, oregano and/or parsley.
When in New York, I am sure to make a pilgrimage to Russ & Daughters, for true lox on a bagel with, of course, cream cheese. When I'm baking, I'm a big fan of cream cheese frosting instead of plain butter and powdered sugar frostings—the cream cheese cuts the overly sweet powdered sugar.
There must be something in the air or the phase of the moon or whatever because the past week has been a dumpster fire of crappola here too. This history of cream cheese reads like a balm though and it's greatly appreciated. And the recipe! Be still my heart- it's so nostalgic. Ideal comfort food to smooth over the ragged edges of the last week. Or two. Heavy sigh.
Oh yum…
I love cream and jelly sandwiches, brings me back to my childhood!!
Oh, Marissa, I hope you’re now feeling better. This piece is delightful, will assure my younger daughter sees it (yes, she has a gift subscription but also has 2 small children, 2 dogs, a rabbit, and horses - you get the picture). Daughter will surely appreciate as she looks for new ideas. Thanks for that and I confess, need to finish reading this fascinating history of cream cheese. And wasn’t Biden’s State of the Union speech a real barn burner?!
I loved All of a Kind Family books too! What a delight to see them referenced in your piece today. I hope the need for comfort abates as real comfort takes hold.
Nothing like cream cheese on dark rye or pumpernickel toast. Also fantastic with pretzels.
Thanks for the history. I love casseroles and that one looks great!
I won't criticize anything that references All of a Kind family books! But my Rochester-born spouse would surely quibble with Orange County as being characterized as Upstate...But thanks for a wonderfully informative piece.
Nik Sharma's mango ice cream recipe uses cream cheese and it is divine! https://niksharmacooks.com/mango-kefir-ice-cream/
I’m on my way to the deli to get lox & CC on an everything bagel for Linner (lunch&dinner). And I’m going to adopt your FAB casserole for a gluten free friend by either using Idaho potatoes or gnocchi instead of macaroni. LOVE food history. Being a NY/Jersey girl meant summers w Jersey tomatoes on a hard roll or Italian bread from the local bakery w Italian dressing - some kind of oil & vinegar w basil, oregano and/or parsley.
When in New York, I am sure to make a pilgrimage to Russ & Daughters, for true lox on a bagel with, of course, cream cheese. When I'm baking, I'm a big fan of cream cheese frosting instead of plain butter and powdered sugar frostings—the cream cheese cuts the overly sweet powdered sugar.
I love a smoked salmon dip that goes well with Ruffles potato chips, something like the one that Barefoot Contessa makes.
There must be something in the air or the phase of the moon or whatever because the past week has been a dumpster fire of crappola here too. This history of cream cheese reads like a balm though and it's greatly appreciated. And the recipe! Be still my heart- it's so nostalgic. Ideal comfort food to smooth over the ragged edges of the last week. Or two. Heavy sigh.