Mouzam Makkar, actor and writer is considering a new career as a cheesemonger thanks to:
Mastering Cheese I love cheese. I’m of the opinion that you can add cheese to anything and it would only make it better. Well, maybe not to sushi but never say never! I realized, however, that I didn’t know anything about this ancient food so I picked up a copy of Mastering Cheese: Lessons for Connoisseurship From a Maître Fromager by Max McCalman. The author is a true connoisseur, and everything you would possibly want to know about cheese is covered in this book.
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The way he describes the history of cheese, explains the science behind it, and details the nuances of the flavors and aromas in the different varieties all serve to instill a true appreciation of cheese in the reader. One of the best things the book has done is to encourage me to try a different cheese each week. My favorite so far: Midnight Moon, an aged goat’s milk cheese by Cypress Grove Chevre. Top a slice of Midnight Moon with fig preserves (you don’t need a cracker) and it will make your day!
Billy Helmkamp, co-owner of the Whistler is savoring the innovative sounds of:
Comfort Music Comfort Music is a weekly series of eclectic (and free) concerts held in a small historical building located in the heart of Logan Square. In the early 20th century, the Comfort Station functioned as a shelter for train riders, but it has since been repurposed as a music venue/art gallery. The name is both fitting and ironic; during brutally hot summer days the tiny outpost is anything but comfortable, but the small, idiosyncratic space is nonetheless inviting.
