Category Archives: Fromage of the Day FoD

Fromage of the Day, Collected

Posted on May 22, 2019 by jmartin437

For about five years, approximately 2009-2014, I did a regular blog post called Fromage of the Day where I introduced and paired a cheese then I compared it to a cultural touchstone. Here’s a grouping of them. https://thejoyofcheese.wordpress.com/?s=Fromage+of+the+Day

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Beer and Cheese Pairings August 2 and August 3

Posted on August 4, 2015 by jmartin437

Sunday at Westside Market East Village was insufferably slow. I endured the ignominy of pouring out several ounces of beer that had gone flat in its sample cups. OTOH, Monday was crazy busy, but sane. Unlike some Mondays where customers … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Pairings July 12

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jmartin437

The Westside Market East Village is  a big store with 18,000 square feet and probably 75 employees. There’s a fair amount of turnover which often results a new person asking me what do I do. It’s not obvious since I … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events

Posted on June 22, 2015 by jmartin437

I have two classes in the coming weeks. Summer Red Wines and Cheeses to Match.  Pretty self explanatory, eh?  It’s at the 92nd St. Y, June 25 at 7.  Michael Whidden and I will present five pairings of cheese and … Continue reading →

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Possibly the Coolest Cheese Tasting Ever

Posted on August 24, 2014 by jmartin437

And I’ve held a lot of them. Here are the details. September 18 and December 4:  The Cheese Pairing Showdown:  Beer vs. Wine Martin Johnson with Maggie Fuller (beer expert) and Michael Whidden (wine authority) Which beverage pairs better with … Continue reading →

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Upcoming! The Fall Cheese and Beer/Wine/Whiskey Classes at the 92nd St. Y

Posted on August 24, 2014 by jmartin437

September 18:  The Cheese Pairing Showdown:  Beer vs. Wine Martin Johnson with Maggie Fuller (beer expert) and Michael Whidden (wine authority) Which beverage pairs better with cheese, beer or wine?  Join us as we explore the issue by pairing five … Continue reading →

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That NY Times Story

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jmartin437

It came up three times today, so those of you just tuning into the narrative, here’s that NY Times story, a story about me rather than by me, but happily a story about writinhg that I’ve done, albeit on cheese … Continue reading →

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Rosters: Rieslings and Cheese, 92Y 07.31.14

Posted on July 31, 2014 by jmartin437

Cheeses and Rieslings 92Y July 31, 2014 Instructors: Martin Johnson (Gastronomie 491 & The Joy of Cheese) and Michael Whidden (AI Selections)   Cheese: Berkswell (raw sheep’s milk, England): a buttery, nutty sheep’s milk cheese that splits the difference between … Continue reading →

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Upcoming! Sipping Rums and Cheeses to Match at 92Y May 15

Posted on May 10, 2014 by jmartin437

Rum has gotten a terrible reputation thanks to fruity drinks & mixing with copious amounts of cola. But well-made rum rivals whiskey and brandy for depth of flavor, complexity and ability to match with bold foods. And it goes beautifully … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 03.25.14: Andante Minuet

Posted on March 25, 2014 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 03.25.14: Andante Minuet.  Silken, buttery and overwhelming, this goat’s milk triple cream is made in California.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Cava, a Brooklyn Sorachi Ace or Freigeist Abraxxxas, or a Slyboro Hidden Star Cider.  … Continue reading →

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