Friday, March 4, 2011

FFwD - Savory Cheese and Chive Bread

This could be called clean out the cheese bin and throw in whatever herbs you need to use up bread because that's what I did. Dorie gives several options for additions which gave me the courage to use up what needed to be used. For cheese it was cheddar and the unknown hard white cheese I've been working on for several weeks. For nuts I had almonds. For herbs the bit of leftover thyme and the new chives fresh from my garden...don't you love spring?! It was a warm, sunny day with little wind (always a consideration in Oklahoma) so we sat outside with one of our favorite beers, Birra Morreti, and our cheese and chive bread and felt quite sophisticated.  Also took some to the neighbors and they reported back that it was delicious and could they have the recipe please. I call that success.  Be sure to check out the experiences of everyone in the French Friday Group!
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38 comments:

  1. Denise@There's a Newf in My Soup!March 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Thank you for confirming my suspicion that this would pair wonderfully with a beer!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I love your description of this bread! It really did seem like you can throw whatever you have on hand in the dough. Great post, and I love the beer in the background!

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  3. Cher RockwellMarch 4, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Spring? What's that???
    This was absolutely a clean out the cheese bin kind of deal (I think I ended up with three to four odd ball cheese ends in the mix). And that beer sounds REALLY good right about now (but it's only noon).

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  4. MissyMarch 4, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Please add this recipe to the L-O-N-G list of Missy requests! Sadly, no beer for me....

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  5. CandyMarch 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love your clean out your cheese bin description! I wish I had done that instead of just using Emmantal to boost the flavor.

    Looks yummy!

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  6. Ms. HobbyMarch 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    We don't seem to have a problem of cheese staying around the house, but I'll keep this in mind in case we ever do!

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  7. KathyMarch 4, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful bread! I also used up what I had in the house. Nice that your having Spring where you live…here in NJ it is so cold and we still have so much snow on the ground. I think I may never see plants peeping through!

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  8. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Almonds! Interesting. I'm rather intrigued by this. This recipe is a great way to clean out the cheese drawer!

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  9. Kris' KitchenMarch 4, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I agree. So I made a 2nd loaf using up more of my leftover cheese...and I think that one was even better.

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  10. Jessica of My Baking HeartMarch 4, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Sounds like a perfect day! Lovely looking bread. :)

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  11. BumbleVeeMarch 4, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    mmmmm.... yum..... how I love savoury breads.....

    lucky you...warm enough to hang out with a beer.....sigh...we still have -22C and 4 foot deep snow.... I'm wondering if it will by mid June.... if we're lucky. golf could be later than ever this year... I sure do hope it's a good summer...we so deserve it after our rotten winter...worse one for years...

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  12. AdrianaMarch 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Lola, that sounds like a perfect afternoon! I think next time I will definitely use the 'clean out the deli drawer' approach.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love that this recipe is so adaptable to whatever you have on hand. Your additions sound great!

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  14. ElaineMarch 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Sounds so perfect! It is a great bread to throw in everything leftover in the fridge. The thyme must have given it a wonderful fragrance and taste. And what can be better than fresh herbs from the garden? Your loaf looks beautiful.

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  15. blackbookkitchendiariesMarch 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    wow! that looks so lovely! you did an amazing job:) cheers! and have a lovely weekend.

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  16. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMarch 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    You have herbs in your garden already???? I am SO jealous! Your loaf looks wonderful...LOL about the mystery cheeses :)

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  17. SusanMarch 4, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I love your description! And agree, this is a great "whatever you have on-hand" recipe.

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  18. kitchenarianMarch 5, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I have some unknown white cheese in my refrigerator as well; I think I need to whip up another batch of this bread. Your looks wonderful. Great post.

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  19. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I agree that this recipe is a versatile one. Next time I will try different herbs and cheeses and maybe a nice glass of beer instead of the chilled wine;-)
    Your bread looks delicious and I think filling it up with different herbs and cheeses is the best idea.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love the addition of home-grown herbs! Fantastic.

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  21. tricia s.March 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Even though we love cheese, and trying new flavors, somehow we end up with "bits" in the fridge. One of the first things I loved about this recipe was the chance to find this stuff and the option of other leftover....a yummy new home. This is worth making for the aroma alone :) Nana loved hers too and I think hers with the yellow cheddar was much prettier. I am very interested to try your Birra Morreti- what a fun piece of info to share. My hubby sends thanks in advance :)

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  22. Mary BergfeldMarch 5, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    What a gorgeous bread. I certainly would love a slice of it. The color is wonderful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  23. KarenPMarch 5, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Looks delicious! I wish I could have enjoyed mine on a sunny warm day with a glass of beer - sounds wonderful!

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  24. SereneMarch 6, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    It looks really great!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. It is hard coming up to the first anniversary for you, but it DOES get easier, though the sadness never really leaves. You feel cheated hearing friends talk about their own mothers and when they start complaining about them, you want to shake them until their teeth rattle and tell them how lucky they are still having their mother with them.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I love reading about you guys looking forward to spring as we eagerly await the cooler weather after another long, hot summer! Our temps are dropping to high 20's (degrees Celsius that is) so it's nicer to be outside as well!
    I love your photo, it looks like something out of a magazine!

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  27. luciacaraMarch 6, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Your photo is great - love it with the beer. I didn't really like the bread - my chives were tasteless, I guess.

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  28. Jen @ My Morning ChocolateMarch 6, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Ha! This was a great "clean out the cheese bin" bread. I also love the image if sitting outside in the warm sun with a beer and this bread.

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  29. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Love that you shared your bread with your neighbors. Wish you lived next to me :) Your bread looks fantastic and I enjoyed reading your post very much! I also appreciate your stopping by my blog and leaving your comments. Thanks. I can't wait to see your post for next week. I'll be back :)

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  30. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Your bread and beer look great! And I'm envious of you experiencing Spring already. I woke up to more snow this morning. :-(

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  31. chefpanditaMarch 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I bet the thyme gave it a nice touch :) ur loaf of bread looks beautiful!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I'm all too familiar with those mysterious cheeses, um, aging? in my cheese drawer. Good work putting them to use!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I wish I had used thyme instead of rosemary! I even have a very prolific thyme plant! Next time, for sure. And, I love that about Dorie's recipes: she gives you courage to go with your flavor instincts or to do whatever is practical. I bet she'd be a great teacher.

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  34. The Chic Country CowgirlMarch 8, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Oh my goodness, this looks fabulous! Wish I had time to make something like this tonight!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! =) Can't wait to read through more of yours!

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  35. AnnieMarch 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Almonds! What a good idea. I will try those next time.

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  36. TerraMarch 8, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I so agree, this bread is so fun, and easy to be creative with. Yours sounds so flavorful, and delicious! I can not wait to start my herb garden, one of my most favorite things about cooking is using beautiful fresh herbs:)
    Take care,
    Terra

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  37. Lynne DaleyMarch 9, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Delicious looking bread! Pairing it with the beer sounds great! I love Spring, too! My chives are the first thing I see popping out of the ground. The lemon balm is next!

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  38. Tasty TrixMarch 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Mmm, I bet almonds would be great in this! It is nice to get rid of all the mystery cheeses, that's for sure.

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