Fromage of the Day, 05.07.13: Cantal

Fromage of the Day, 05.07.13:  Cantal.  Crumbly, earthy and grassy, this cow’s milk is from France.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Corbiers, a T’Gaverhopke Extra, an Elmer T. Lee or a Naked Flock Cider.  If it was a David Bowie recording it would be Aladdin Sane, oh for very many reasons.  There’s nothing on the board for Joy of Cheese in May and it may be too late to fix that.

Fromage of the Day, 05.01.13: Atlantic Mist

Fromage of the Day, 05.01.13: Atlantic Mist. Buttery, vegetal and smooth, this bloomy rind cow’s milk cheese is from Bridgehampton NY.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Chablis, a Hof Ten Dormaal Blonde, a Lagavulin, or a Naked Flock Cider.  If it was a Stereolab recording, it would be Margerine Eclipse, sprawling and cool.  The Joy of Cheese May events?  Hmmmm. Soon.  Okay?

Fromage of the Day, 04.20.13: Battenkill Brebis

Fromage of the Day, 04.20.13:  Battenkill Brebis.  Herbal, balanced and sweet, this sheep’s milk cheese is made in Shushan NY.  It pairs with your favorite Pinot Noir, a Westbrook White Thai, a Crispin Brut Cider, or the vodka of your choosing.  If it was a DJ Shadow recording, it would be Entroducing, stellar and sprawling.  The next cheese event is the Gastonomie 9.  Nine cheeses, nuff said, Wednesday the 24th at 7 at Gastronomie 491, 491 Columbus Avenue.  Tickets are available via Brown Paper Tickets, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/367059

Fromage of the Day, 04.18.13: Cantal

Fromage of the Day, 04.18.13: Cantal.  Crumbly, bright, and sharp, this cow’s milk cheese is from the Auvergne.  It pairs well with your favorite Schiava, an Allagash White, a Crispin Cider or an Auchentoshen Scotch.  If it was a Tracey Thorn remix, it would be the Sufjan Stevens take on “Sister Winter.”  The next cheese event is the Gastonomie 9.  Nine cheeses, nuff said, Wednesday the 24th at 7 at Gastronomie 491, 491 Columbus Avenue.  Tickets are available via Brown Paper Tickets, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/367059

Rosters: Cheese and Beer, 92Y Uptown, 04.11.13

Cheese and Beer 101

Instructors: Martin Johnson (The Joy of Cheese/Gastronomie 491) and Maggie Fuller (12% Imports)

 

Cheese:  Ewephoria:  a sheep’s milk aged gouda from Holland.

Beer:  Leipziger Gose (Germany, Gose, 4.6% ABV)

 

Cheese:  Pantaleo: a big floral firm goat’s milk cheese from Sardinia.

Beer: Hof Ten Dormaal White Gold (Belgium, Wheat, 8.0% ABV)

 

Cheese: Scharfe Maxx 365, an alpine cheese with a washed rind for three months then nine additional months of ageing.

Beer: Valeir Divers (Belgium, Strong Pale Ale 8.5% ABV)

 

Cheese: Harbison: a bloomy rind cow’s milk cheese wrapped in spruce bark.

Beer: Strada S. Felice (Italy, ??, 8% ABV)

 

Cheese: Camembert Jouvence:  a thermalized edition of the French classic.

Beer: Stillwater Of Love and Regret (Maryland, ???, 7.2ABV)

 

Cheese: L’Amuse: a cow’s milk aged gouda aged in a new way.

Beer: Rumple IPA, (Colorado, India Pale Ale, 7.1% ABV)

 

Cheese: Mastorazio: a firm, nutty sheep’s milk cheese from Italy.

Beer: Stillwater Existent (Maryland, Saison 7.4% ABV)

 

Cheese: Brescianella Stagionata:  a super creamy Italian washed rind.

Beer: De Dochter van de Korenaar Embrasse (Belgian Strong Dark Ale, 9% ABV)

 

Cheese: Cornish Blue: a creamy, peppery cow’s milk blue from Cornwall.

Beer: Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break (Denmark, Imperial Stout, 11.5% ABV)

 

Sourcing:  The cheeses are from Gastronomie 491, 491 Columbus Avenue (83-84^th St.); many of the beers are distributed by 12% Imports and probably available at Whole Beer, Bowery and Houston.

 

 

Fromage of the Day, 04.11.13: Bleu Mont

Fromage of the Day, 04.11.13: Bleu Mont.  Caramelly, smoky, and yes, sharp, this fantastic cheddar is made in Wisconsin.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Oregonian Pinot Noir, an Evil Twin Yin, a Naked Flock Cider or a Sheep Dip scotch.  If it was a film director, it would be Oliver Stone, loud and proud of it.  The next Joy of Cheese event is the Gastronomie 9, nine amazing cheeses at Gastronomie 491, 491 Columbus Avenue, April 24 at 7.  For ticket information visit Brown Paper Tickets, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/367059

Fromage of the Day, 04.10.13: Avonlea

of the Day, 04.10.13: Avonlea.  Earthy, crumbly and sharp, this clothbound cheddar is from Canada.  It pairs with your favorite Chianti Classico, a Stillwater Existent, a Crispin Cider, or an Elmer T. Lee.  If it was a PJ recording, it would To Bring You My Love, rough and poetic.  The Joy of Cheese April Events begin on the 11th at the 92nd St. Y with a cheese and beer class.  Details are here, http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762.