Chuck's Day Off Season 4 Episode 3 The Cheese Guy
- September 26, 2011
Chuck Hughes is back in the kitchen for another episode of Chuck's Day Off. Season 4 episode 3, titled "The Cheese Guy," sees Chuck exploring the world of cheese with special guest, the Cheese Guy himself, Amnon.
Amnon is a master cheese maker who is known for his expertise in the art of cheese making. He has been in the business for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share with Chuck. The episode begins with Chuck meeting Amnon at his cheese-making facility, where Amnon begins by giving Chuck a tour of the various rooms, explaining the cheese-making process as they go along.
Amnon then takes Chuck to his aging room, where a variety of cheeses are stored. He explains that the aging process is critical to producing flavorful cheeses and shows Chuck how to tell if a cheese is ripe or not. After tasting a few different types of cheese, Chuck and Amnon head to the kitchen to start cooking.
The Cheese Guy has brought along some of his favorite cheeses, and Chuck is excited to see what they can come up with. They start by making a classic grilled cheese sandwich, but with a few twists. Chuck uses Amnon’s flavorful cheese and adds some bacon and chives to create a delicious variation that he calls the “Bacon and Onion Grilled Cheese.”
Next up, Chuck and Amnon make a cheese and tomato tart. This is one of Chuck's favorite recipes, and he is excited to show Amnon how he makes it. The tart is made with puff pastry, and Chuck adds some goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs to give it a unique flavor.
The third and final dish they make is a classic fondue. Amnon shows Chuck how to make a traditional Swiss fondue, using a mixture of Gruyere and Emmental cheese. Chuck is amazed at how simple it is to make and can’t wait to try it out at home.
Throughout the episode, Chuck and Amnon share their love of cheese and talk about how important it is to use good quality ingredients. They also discuss the various types of cheese and their unique flavors, giving viewers a crash course in all things cheese-related.
The episode ends with Chuck and Amnon sitting down to enjoy their creations, and Chuck remarks that it was one of his best days off yet. Viewers are sure to be inspired to try out some new cheese-based recipes for themselves after watching this episode of Chuck's Day Off.