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Would You Eat This Vegetarian Pâté?
At the Artisan Cheese Festival, I was browsing the cheese display with my mom when she did something totally out of the ordinary. She's not an adventurous eater, but to my surprise she took a gigantic chunk of vegetarian pâté! I love regular pâté, but was a little wary of the bright orange, green, and white thing that rested on my mom's plate.
Party Foul: Not Enough Room to Move
When hosting any sort of an event, it is crucial to find the correct balance between too much open space and not enough room. If there is too much room, the party looks like an empty dance floor at a bad prom. If there is no room, it can be stifling and uncomfortable.
Make a Delicious Cheese Display
Last weekend I attended California's Artisan Cheese Festival. While the highlight was tasting tons of scrumptious cheeses, I did learn how to create a beautiful cheese plate. A cheese plate is wonderful for parties because it doesn't involve any cooking; it's more about assembling and displaying in an attractive way.
Do You Own Special Tools For Serving Cheese?
Do You Own Special Tools For Serving Cheese?
Only a cheese grater.
Yes, I have special knives and slicers for different types of cheese.
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A Closer Look at the Artisan Cheese Festival
While my favorite seminar was Cheese Essentials hosted by Laura Werlin, there were plenty of other fabulous things to savor at the Artisan Cheese Festival. The ladies of Cowgirl Creamery talked about how the environment and animal raising practices affect a cheese's flavor. Sommelier Christie Dufault discussed the best ways to pair cheese with wine.
Say Cheese! Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials
Last weekend while Yum was eating her way through the Chocolate Salon, I was busy sampling cheese at the Artisan Cheese Festival in Petaluma, CA. I attended a seminar, Cheese Essentials, hosted by Laura Werlin, one of America's most prominent cheese authorities. According to Werlin, if you can understand the basic characteristics of the eight types of cheese, you'll be able to easily navigate any cheese shop.
Say Cheese! On Pairing Cheese With Wine
There was one thing I learned at the Artisan Cheese Festival that changed my life. No joke! Normally when I think of pairing wine and cheese I choose a red wine.
A Closer Look at the Artisan Cheese Festival
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Must-Read: BBQ Bash
Last year I received a copy of BBQ Bash: The Be-All, End-All Party Guide, from Barefoot to Black Tie ($16.95) by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig. I quickly flipped through the pages, but since it was October, I stored it on the book shelf.
Then two weeks ago I was sitting on my couch, looked up, and swore BBQ Bash jumped out at me.
Noteworthy Nibbles — Mar. 17-23, 2009
This week, the country's gone crazy for wine, cheese, and chocolate. If you're in Northern California, you may find yourself faced with the tough decision of choosing between three of life's greatest indulgences. We'll be getting cocoa butter and sugar high at the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, and saying cheese at California's Artisan Cheese Festival.
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