Monthly Archive for February, 2011

DaLuca Straps – Vintage Bracelets Now Available

Published on February 1, 2011 in DaLuca Straps. 0 Comments Tags: , .

After many months of customers and friends being persistent that DaLuca Straps create vintage bracelets, they are finally here! As with all of our handmade Panerai watch straps, our vintage bracelets are 100% handmade out of the same vintage leather that we use to hand craft our watch straps from, while all being  one of a kind.

Each bracelet starts with an extremely high quality piece of vintage leather that is molded into the perfect bracelet. The end is shaven down to smooth out the leather and the tip is cut. We then add a high quality metal snap in one of three colors (silver, gold or gunmetal) to the ends of the strap. Continue reading ‘DaLuca Straps – Vintage Bracelets Now Available’

Roquefort Papillon – Cheese That Pleases

Published on February 1, 2011 in Food. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Whether you love blue cheese or not, this specific blue by Roquefort may turn you to the blue side. Papillon comes in 4 different varieties that include the Papillon, Organic, Revelation and Rouge.  Its full flavor, creamy texture and amazingly salty yet pungent taste really take this cheese to the top of your cheese choices.  It pairs well with many wines styles that include Sauternes, Porto, Patrimonio, Cotes-du-Rhone, Rivesaltes Rancio, Palo Cortado Viejo and Banyuls to name a few. Besides wine, this cheese pairs very well with figs and honey.

Once you purchase Papillon you will need to let it sit out on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes before consuming. There also may be a serum that appears as it warms, which may have a transparent yet subtle yellow look to it.  The serum is naturally occurring and is a sign of high quality cheese. Continue reading ‘Roquefort Papillon – Cheese That Pleases’