Monthly Archives: August 2011

Fromage of the Day 08.31.11: Roncal

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day 08.31.11: Roncal.  Olivey, sweet, and herbal, this firm sheep’s milk cheese is from Spain.  It pairs well with your favorite Tempranillo, an Allagash White, or a very dry cider.  If it was a post-rock group, it … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese September Events

Posted on August 30, 2011 by jmartin437

  Three for Three: The Joy of Cheese September Events After a quiet late summer, The Joy of Cheese will launch headlong into the fall season with three events on consecutive nights. September 20 at 7:30 at Culturefix, 9 Clinton … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 08.30.11: Montgomery’s Cheddar

Posted on August 30, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 08.30.11: Montgomery’s Cheddar.   Smooth, earthy and complex, this cornerstone cheddar is from Somerset England.  It pairs well with your favorite hand drawn porter, a northern Italian red wine or your favorite sweet cider.  If it … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 08.29.11: Cardo

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 08.29.11:  Cardo.  Aromatic, lean, and buttery, this washed rind goat’s milk cheese is from England.  It pairs well with your favorite dessert wine, ice cider, or a hand drawn porter.  If it was a Charlie Parker … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 08.28.11: L’Amuse

Posted on August 28, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 08.28.11:  L’Amuse.  Crumbly, sweet and very direct, this cow’s milk cheese from Holland may be the very best aged gouda on the market.  It pairs well with your favorite Sancerre, a Gaffel Kolsch, or a very … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 08.27.11: Humboldt Fog

Posted on August 27, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 08.27.11: Humboldt Fog.  Flaky, light and just a little citrus-ey, this popular bloomy rind goat’s milk cheese is from California.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Chablis, a Dogfish Head Raison D’Etre, or an Ishitagi Cider. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese Comes to Premier Cru

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jmartin437

The Joy of Cheese Goes Uptown! As part of the new slate of Joy of Cheese autumn events, we are pleased to announce a series of cheese and wine pairings at Premier Cru, the prestigious wine shop at 1163 Madison … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 08.26.11: Grand Old Man

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 08.26.11: Grand Old Man.  Buttery, sweet and slightly peppery in the finish, this sheep’s milk cheese is from Italy.  It pairs well with your favorite Amarone, a Stone Smoked Porter, or a Pear Cider.  If it … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 08.25.11: Brillat Savarin

Posted on August 25, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 08.25.11: Brillat Savarin.  Dense, fluffy, and very very creamy, this cow’s milk triple cream is made in France.  It pairs nicely with your favorite chablis, anything sparkling, or a Flemish red ale.  If it was soul … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 08.24.11: Persille de Beaujolais Chevre

Posted on August 24, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 08.24.11: Persille de Beaujolais Chevre.  Punchy, tangy, and lean, this goat’s milk blue is from France.  It pairs well with your favorite Chenin Blanc, a Jolly Pumpkin Luciernaga Grand Reserve or the sweet cider of your … Continue reading →

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