Thank you Blue Ribbon Bakery for such a delectable mid-day treat! Well, the truth is, I devoured the above snack about fifteen minutes after eating my enormous breakfast at Cafe Henri in New York. So, it was more of a “brunch dessert.” Blue Ribbon was right across the street from the cafe and while I was in the neighborhood, I felt it was my duty to visit, sample and report.
5 Steps to a Snack from Taste Treat Heaven…
1. Toast a piece of your favorite bread. I suggest a nice white farm bread or italian loaf. However, anything would do, including a sweet pecan raisin. (yummmm) If you don’t have access to good bread, it is worth the money to treat yourself and mail order it from here.
2. Generously spread some thick, delicious honey on the bread. You can order the amazing 100% raw Mexican Honey seen above here.
3. Top the toast with thin slices of manchego cheese. You can likely find this near you but if not, order some along with other Spanish treats here.
4. Cut the toast in four triangles. I don’t know why… but the size and shape DOES matter. Ask any kid about the shape of her PBJ sandwich halves.
5. Close your eyes and take a bite. Crunchy toast, sweet and flavorful honey, cheese from heaven…. oh my. You will likely need to return to step one and repeat immediately.
I have not had a chance to eat there yet but word on the street is that all Blue Ribbon Restaurants are all worth a visit.
February 6th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
[...] Original post by Caroline [...]
February 6th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
mmm anything with honey on it is delicious. Have you ever tried making a grilled cheese sandwich with brie and grape jelly? Oh man. You gotta try it. I had a grilled cheese party and I tested all these diff combinations. My fav was the brie and grape jelly, and I imagine raspberry preserves would work well too. Maybe even honey…
February 7th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Blue Ribbon Sushi in Brooklyn is one of my husband and mine’s favorite places to go out. Blue Ribbon next door is good for cocktails (good gimlets!) and they have a great raw bar. I dont know if they have it year round, but sometimes we get their full New England style lobster dinner. Mmmm….
February 8th, 2008 at 9:49 am
You know, I have never heard of Manchego cheese before! And I love cheese. I’m assuming it’s mild, but you’ll have to give me the lowdown. Until then, and since it pairs nicely with honey (yum) and bread (double yum,) I’ll assume I should be expanding my cheese horizons.
February 8th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Oooh, such a good appetizer idea!!! Manchego is one of my favorite cheeses (who am I kidding, I LOVE all cheeses!!) and this looks absolutely delicious.
February 11th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Though at first glance an odd combination, honey and black pepper is incredible. I discovered it after accidentally sprinkling my honey-spread toast with pepper for my eggs. It’s like black pepper on strawberry salads. Add a little Manchego and it might be an accidental orgasm.