For California chef Melissa King, Asian-American media star and LGBTQIA+ activist, traditional, homey, cheese-centric food is right in her wheelhouse. King’s culinary style stems not only from her professional experience in Michelin-starred kitchens but also from a nostalgic affinity for comfort foods, one of which is loaded baked potatoes.
Get King’s Potato-Toma Velouté recipe, which highlights Point Reyes Farmstead Toma, a California take on a traditional Alpine cheese.
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