Herbed Orange Goat Cheese Spread

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Rosemary Zwick for sharing this classic food funny with us:

A man returned from vacation feeling very ill. He went to see his
doctor, and the doctor has him immediately rushed to the hospital for a
range of tests. The man woke up after the tests in a private room at the
hospital, and the phone by his bedside was ringing. "This is your
doctor," said the voice on the other end. "We've reviewed the results of
your tests and we've found you have a very nasty virus, which is
extremely contagious."

"Oh my gosh! What are you going to do, doctor?"

"We're going to put you on a diet of pizza, pancakes, and pita bread."

"Will that cure me?"

"No, but it's the only food we can slide under the door."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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The orange zest in this recipe gives it an unexpected brightness that
contrasts nicely with some of the less subtle flavors.

Herbed Orange Goat Cheese Spread

8 oz (225 g) soft goat cheese
1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1 scallion (spring onion), green and white part, finely chopped
2 Tbs (30 ml) finely chopped parsley
1 Tbs (15 ml) finely chopped fresh chives
The finely chopped zest from 1 orange
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine the goat cheese and sour cream in a bowl. Mix with a fork until
thoroughly blended and fold in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate
covered for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers, melba
toast, or thinly sliced and toasted rye or pumpernickel bread.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375 ml).
Received on Mon May 24 18:41:59 2010