Floris Gerritsz van Schooten, A Still Life of Cheese, c.1585
oil on oak panel, 39.3 x 55.2 cm, Private collection

I would like to thank all of the participants in the 2nd recipe contest. I am delighted to announce the winner is Deana of lostpastremembered. Her recipe for cheese toasties with chipotle, dijon mustard and rum was a compelling twist on one of my standard comfort foods. Her presentation was faithful to the moody lighting of the dark still life paintings from the Dutch Golden Age and as a history focused blog with a number of posts about art, this book will be put to good use by Deana. Congratulations Deana and thank you again to everyone for submitting a recipe.

{Recipe Contest Entries}

Garlic Blue Cheese Honey-Drizzled Bruschetta by Jenn of My Kitchen Kreations To You
Apple and Havarti Quesadilla by Tracy of Tracy’s Living Cookbook
Peppered New England Thyme Fondue by Annaliese of Following the Path
Artisan Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Parke of Cooktestant
Flat Bread with Blue Cheese, Currants & Thyme by Eliot of Eliot’s Eats
Cheese Toasties for Two by Deana of lostpastremembered
Caramelized Red Onion and Gorgonzola Souffle by Sasha of Paper Doll Parade
Fig Jam and Blue Cheese Tart with Honey Buckwheat Crust by Lael of One Hungry Soul
Parmigiano Custard with Caramelized Onions by Steve & Judith of Electric Lace