Stilton Long Clawson DairyEngland $28.50 / LB
Long Clawson Dairy was founded in 1911 when 12 farmers from the Vale of Belvoir formed a co-operative to produce Stilton Cheese in the village of Long Clawson. Traditionally made rich taste and texture, tangy but balanced. Made with vegetarian rennent
Lemon White StiltonEngland $29.50 / LB
This unusual dessert cheese is made with vegetarian rennent and is dotted with candied lemon peel. It has no blue veining, is mild in flavour with a tangy, sweet lemon taste. Quite the conversation piece on a cheese tray!
Pear and Apple White StiltonEngland $27.50 / LB
Creamy White Stilton has been blended with succulent chunks of pear and apple to deliver a wonderful orchard flavour. Made with vegetarian rennent it has no blue veining.
Cranberry Wensleydale England $23.50/LB
Clean, mild, slightly sweet flavour with a honeyed aftertaste. The superb texture of fresh Wensleydale is perfectly complemented by the addition of all natural cranberries of the finest quality. Wensleydale with Cranberries is an innovative blend of flavours.
Fiscalini San Joaquin Gold California $25.00 / LB
We've had this one in before - but not recently. An American Original Farmstead Cheddar Cheese. In the European tradition of naming unique foods after the location where they were first produced the cheese is named after the rich San Joaquin Valley of California. Aged 16 months, nutty flavour and Parm-esque texture
The Farmstead Difference
We love Fiscalini Farms and Cheese Company. John Fiscalini's dream to make his own cheese started many years ago. After visiting Lionza, the small town in the Swiss Alps where his family originated, his cheese making plan came together. John envisioned the dairy and cheese facility that his forefathers established in the 1700's.
Picturing the cows grazing on the lush green grass of the mountainsides, he decided to continue the tradition of making a hand-crafted farmstead cheese. Aged Cheddar and Parmesan were selected as the cheeses that he wanted to make.
Fiscalini was among the first dairies in California to be certified by the Dairy Quality Assurance Program for environmental responsibility, and was the first dairy in the nation to be certified for compliance in animal welfare issues. Their cheeses are made with only natural products, using raw milk. They add no colors, preservatives, or other artificial ingredients. Fiscalini cheeses are made in an open vat, in small quantities, handcrafted the old-fashioned way. They do not pasteurize the milk, which allows for the wholesome, natural flavors of the fresh clean milk to be expressed in the cheese.
RECIPE SECTION
Comte Cheese Frittata Serves 4:
1 medium onion, sliced
Olive oil
8 eggs
1 cup milk
6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
Salt, cayenne and nutmeg to taste
6 ounces Comté cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups packed)
6 ounces quality ham, cubed
8 asparagus spears, steamed until tender
1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
2. Sautéthe sliced onion in olive oil until soft. Reserve.
3. Using a fork, beat the eggs with the milk. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, reserved onions, salt, cayenne and nutmeg to taste. Stir in the grated Comté and cubed ham and mix well.
4. In a medium oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and cook for a few minutes, until the bottom starts to set. Arrange the asparagus on top. Place the skillet inthe oven and cook until puffed and golden, 10-20 minutes.
This recipe is from the Comte Cheese Association
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Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
WE'RE OPEN THIS MONDAY
For your Thanksgiving Holiday shopping convenience The Cheese Shop on Park will be open this coming Monday, November 24, 2008.
We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day - except for platter pick-ups scheduled by appointment only!
Have a Happy and Delicious Thanksgiving!!
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We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day - except for platter pick-ups scheduled by appointment only!
Have a Happy and Delicious Thanksgiving!!
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.THECHEESESHOPONPARK.COM
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
EXCITING NEW ARRIVALS - and GREEN WINE??
French Cheeses Arrive
En Français !
Bleu des Basques Brebis - France - $32.00 / LB Not our first sheep's milk blue (Roquefort is sheep) but this special artisan sheep’s milk blue cheese is made in the Pyrenées mountains, a region of the French Basque country. The lush hills are full of the wildflowers and fresh grass that give the milk its complexity, subtlety, and lightness. Enjoy wonderful combination of earthy spiciness and hints of apricot.
Munster Grand - France - $32.50 / LB We've had this one in before - but not recently. If you have not had a chance to try this alsatian delight you must. Forget what you know about sandwich Munster. Our Munster is a soft ripened, washed rind cheese with assertive rustic flavours that are earthy, rich and tangy. An “aromatic” cheese with much loved barnyard qualities. Ancient monastic roots dated back to the early Middle Ages.
Mimolette - France - $19.00 / LB Semi-hard dense cheese has a mild buttery, nutty, rich flavour, with a lingering taste of spice. The orange interior has a smooth texture while the outside is covered in a thin yellow-orange rind. This cheese provides a subtle fruity aroma.
Charouce - France - $15.00 / Each Named after the small town in France where it has been made since the early 14th century. While this cow's milk cheese is reminiscent of some of the most decadent triple crèmes, it is in fact only a double crème! Hints of mushrooms, creamy, smooth finish.
WHY THE FRENCH CHEESE REVIVAL ?
Besides touting the title of world's best cheese producing nation there is another significant reason we're focusing on France this month...
November is Beaujolais Nouveau Month.
You may be wondering (if not you will be now) Why on Earth has she switched to a green font to write about a red wine?
The answer: Beaujolais Nouveau is GOING GREEN this year!! Boisset, the second-largest maker of Beaujolais Nouveau - and the one with the really cool lables that you can find at The Cheese Shop on Park, is bottling its entire harvest in PET bottles that are "absolutely recyclable," said Patrick Egan, a spokesman for Boisset America. PET bottles also significantly reduces the carbon footprint.
Although some wine lovers may not like the idea of plastic bottles, Egan said it does not harm the wine. "It's not great for long-term aging. But for up to three years it protects the wine just as well as glass," he explained.
The green shipment is due to arrive in time for the wine's traditional third Thursday in November release. JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING!!
Stop in and pick up a bottle or two for the holiday - you'll love the wine and who wouldn't want to reduce the weight of their footprint this time of year?!
En Français !
Bleu des Basques Brebis - France - $32.00 / LB Not our first sheep's milk blue (Roquefort is sheep) but this special artisan sheep’s milk blue cheese is made in the Pyrenées mountains, a region of the French Basque country. The lush hills are full of the wildflowers and fresh grass that give the milk its complexity, subtlety, and lightness. Enjoy wonderful combination of earthy spiciness and hints of apricot.
Munster Grand - France - $32.50 / LB We've had this one in before - but not recently. If you have not had a chance to try this alsatian delight you must. Forget what you know about sandwich Munster. Our Munster is a soft ripened, washed rind cheese with assertive rustic flavours that are earthy, rich and tangy. An “aromatic” cheese with much loved barnyard qualities. Ancient monastic roots dated back to the early Middle Ages.
Mimolette - France - $19.00 / LB Semi-hard dense cheese has a mild buttery, nutty, rich flavour, with a lingering taste of spice. The orange interior has a smooth texture while the outside is covered in a thin yellow-orange rind. This cheese provides a subtle fruity aroma.
Charouce - France - $15.00 / Each Named after the small town in France where it has been made since the early 14th century. While this cow's milk cheese is reminiscent of some of the most decadent triple crèmes, it is in fact only a double crème! Hints of mushrooms, creamy, smooth finish.
WHY THE FRENCH CHEESE REVIVAL ?
Besides touting the title of world's best cheese producing nation there is another significant reason we're focusing on France this month...
November is Beaujolais Nouveau Month.
You may be wondering (if not you will be now) Why on Earth has she switched to a green font to write about a red wine?
The answer: Beaujolais Nouveau is GOING GREEN this year!! Boisset, the second-largest maker of Beaujolais Nouveau - and the one with the really cool lables that you can find at The Cheese Shop on Park, is bottling its entire harvest in PET bottles that are "absolutely recyclable," said Patrick Egan, a spokesman for Boisset America. PET bottles also significantly reduces the carbon footprint.
Although some wine lovers may not like the idea of plastic bottles, Egan said it does not harm the wine. "It's not great for long-term aging. But for up to three years it protects the wine just as well as glass," he explained.
The green shipment is due to arrive in time for the wine's traditional third Thursday in November release. JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING!!
Stop in and pick up a bottle or two for the holiday - you'll love the wine and who wouldn't want to reduce the weight of their footprint this time of year?!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Wine Arrivals
New wines have arrived! All delicious, all value priced!
Whites
Whites
- Gala Rouge Chardonnay, France $11.00 Rich, full flavoured, green apples, citrus
- Firestone Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, California $10.00 Balanced and complex, crisp citrus, lemongrass.
- Il Cuore Chardonnay, Mendocino County, California $11.00 Smooth flavours of pear, apple and spice. The original artwork for Il Cuore was created by Dan Rizzie, whose bold cubistic works are in the permanent collections of both The Metropolitan Museum and The Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Reds
- Il Cuore Cabernet Sauvignon, California $12.00 A touch of Malbec, a bit of oak, black cherry, currant.
- Aleph Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina $14.00 Unfiltered, elegant fruit and spice. Aged in French oak.
- Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Red Blend, Australia $11.00 Rich, complex, everything you expect from a big Aussie.
- Tango Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina $26.00 - Love the Tango Syrah? Try a few steps her big sister Cabernet Sauvignon. Seductive notes of vanilla and chocolate, entwined with dry fruits. Aged in French oak.
- Kestrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Yakima Valley, Washinton $33.00 The wine is full bodied, complex, and round. The balance between tannins and fruit is excellent, and gives rise to a lingering finish that will leave you wanting another sip. Released in 2007 only 1822 cases were produced.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
New Arrivals & Community Events
NEW CHEESE
Saint Andre - France - $22.00 / LB. What's so new about Saint Andre? This one is cut to order. Imagine an entire 4 pound wheel of the soft ripened, amazingly rich triple cream. The larger wheel allows the creamy center to develop in a way the petit Andres' cannot. If you've never tasted Saint Andre stop in and give it a try. Made from fresh cow’s milk and enriched with pure cream. Bloomy white edible rind, soft creamy center. Its flavor is rich and buttery This sinful treat is perfectly paired with a dry champagne.
Halloumi - Greece - $13.50 / Each. Halloumi is the traditional cheese from Cyprus, and is one of the only cheeses in the world that does not melt when heated. Cut into half inch slices, fry in a small amount of butter until golden on each side and serve with eggs and toast for a Cypriot-style breakfast. Or cube, place on skewers, and grill until golden on all sides. - Opa!
Point Reyes Farmstead Original Blue - California - $24.00 / LB. Creamy with an elusive, salty flavor that is attributed to the coastal fog and briny breezes flushing around the pastureland from Tomales Bay. Aged for at least six months, giving the cheese plenty of time to develop its sea-blue veins and deep, luscious flavor.
NEW NOT CHEESE
Tiz the season to start thinking about.... gifts! The Cheese Shop on Park has many great gift ideas.
Dessert Fondue Pedestal Set
A dessert table renaissance, our Dessert Fondue Pedestal is the perfect piece de resistance of 
any intimate gathering. Sumptuously presented
in a glamourous hatbox,
any intimate gathering. Sumptuously presentedin a glamourous hatbox,
The set includes the pedestal, sauce bowl, tealight and four serving forks. Paired with your choice of Enrobing Sweet Sauces, our pedestal creates a sublime presentation with fruits, brownies and sweet pastries for dipping. $50.00
Brie Baker
Peek under the lid of this subtle earthenware-esque warming pot to discover, nestled within, luxuriously creamy warm Brie softly mingling with sinfully delicious Tart Cherry and Almond fruit compote. Destined to be the new object of desire at parties across the continent this creamy double handled pot includes a lid and bamboo spreader. Our Brie baker comes in a circular faux-wood box resembling a traditional Brie cheese wheel that is a stunning gift with or without wrapping paper.
And of course, The Cheese Shop on Park has the perfect little wheel of triple creme brie to fit inside your new brie baker. 
Brie Baker - $22.00
Triple Cream Brie - $14.00
Brie Baker - $22.00
Triple Cream Brie - $14.00
COMING SOON - SHOP ONLINE!
Community Events Calendar
NOVEMBER
PARK AVENUE FASHION WEEK PAFW08
November 8 - November 13
For more information or to purchase ticketsclick here FASHION WEEK INFO
POPCORN FLICKS FEATURING "LABYRINTH"
Thursday November 13, 2008 - 7pm - 9pm
FREE in Central Park one block South of The Cheese Shop on Park. Presented by the Enzian Theatre.
Tour the Town Fundraising Auction to benefit Winter Park Chamber Cares
Friday, November 14, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center in Winter Park and TASTE signature drinks and appetizers from local restaurants SEE fabulous auction items, and bid on your favorite auction itemHEAR live entertainment by The Redcoats!
Tickets: $40 for members, $45 for non-members and at the door. $5 from every ticket sold will benefit the UCF College of Medicine Scholarship Fund, via the Chamber Cares program.
FALL JAZZ STROLL AT LEU GARDENS
Saturday, November 15 from 7:00pm - 10:00 pm
Gardens will close at 3:00 pm Garden House will open at 6:00 pm for Will Call.
Candlelit walks will illuminate the paths under a starry Florida sky to some of Central Florida's best jazz & blues musicians: Dr. Otto Gomez Group, Saxophonist Erly Thornton and Matt "the saxman" with Cornucopia.Stop at The Cheese Shop on Park for your wine and cheese supplies and bring a blanket or chairs to this amazing outdoor concert in Orlando's most beautiful garden.
Tickets on sale Monday, November 3, 2008.
Tickets: $17.00 General Admission plus tax, $13.00 Garden Members plus tax (members may purchase up to 4 tickets at member prices)
Purchase tickets at Leu Gardens' Gift Shop every day from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm or by phone 407-246-2620 press 0 Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm until sold out, (except on November 14, 2008, phone orders will be taken until 1:00 pm, if available) with a MasterCard®, VISA®, or American Express®. No rain date. Free offsite parking and shuttles are available at Blue Jacket Park off General Rees from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm
Yonetani at the Polasek
Sunday November 23, 2008
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens presents the first of three classical masterworks performances featuring violin soloist Ayako Yonetani. Held in the elegant Salon of the Polasek Residence, concert-goers experience acoustic perfection in an intimate setting. Tickets are $50 per concert. Refreshments served following performance. Sponsored by Michael J. Aimee Rusinko Kakos Fund of the Westmoreland Community Foundation, PA.
DECEMBER
30th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Thursday December 4, 2008 6pm - 8pm
FREE lighting of century-old Tiffany windows. Central park
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY and HOLIDAY STROLL
Friday December 5, 2008 5pm
FREE
POPCORN FLICKS FEATURING "GREMLINS"
Friday December 5, 2008 7pm - 8pm
FREE in Central Park one block South of The Cheese Shop on Park. Presented by the Enzian Theatre.
10th ANNUAL LEADERSHIP WINTER PARK PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday December 6, 2008 7am - 11am
Central Park Main Stage - 407-644-8281
56th ANNUAL WINTER PARK CHRISTMAS PARADE
Saturday December 6, 2008 9am
FREE on Park Avenue
5th ANNUAL WINTER PARK BOAT PARADE AND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Saturday December 13, 2008
FREE Lakes Osceola and Virginia 407-647-6294
HANUKAH IN THE PARK
Sunday December 21, 2008 5pm
FREE in Central Park presented by Chabbad of Greater Orlando
CHRISTMAS EVE OPEN HOUSE CHARLES HOSMER MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Wednesday December 24, 2008 9:30am - 5pm
FREE at the Morse museum one block North of The Cheese Shop on Park
Please note: the Events Calendar is for informational purposes only and does not mean that The Cheese Shop on Park is necessarily sponsoring or participating in the mentioned events
Monday, October 20, 2008
NEWS FROM THE CHEESE SHOP
Rollins College 9th annual Halloween HowlSaturday, November 01, 20082:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Halloween Howl is a fun and safe daytime event for the whole family. Some of the "spooky" activities include a costume contest, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, arts and crafts activities and carnival games. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Children have the opportunity to get a head start on trick-or-treating throughout the residence halls and tour haunted houses created by Rollins student organizations.Location: Mills Lawn at Rollins CollegeCost: FREEContact: 407-646-2203
Seventh Annual2008 Winter Park Concours d'EleganceSunday, November 2, 2008
10:00am - 5:00pm - Open Viewing3:30pm - Awards Ceremony
For automotive enthusiasts, the Sunday Concours will be the moment they have all been waiting for. Over 200 rare & exotic automobiles and motorcycles will be placed for display and judging on Park Avenue.
This year's honor marque will be Aston Martin, Jaguar and Austin Healey. Other notable marques are Mercedes Benz, MG , Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Morgan, Triumph, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, and Volvo with special exhibits of original Hot Rods, American Muscle Cars, Classic Corvettes, American Classics, Audi and BMW. In addition, any rare, unusual, limited production, exotic cars will be considered for the Special Interest Class.
Date Night at Leu Gardens watch the movie Dirty DancingFriday, November 7Gardens open at 6:00 pm Movie time at 8:30 pmWeather Permitting
Stop in The Cheese Shop on Park for your wine and cheese picnic supplies and enjoy an evening with an outdoor movie in a beautiful gardens setting. Patrons may bring a blanket or chairs along with their picnic basket. Garden Admission is $7.00 plus tax adult and $2.00 plus tax child; Garden Members receive free admission on all Date Nights. Admission is collected at the door. Sponsored by Women in Film & Television Florida.
PARK AVENUE
FASHION WEEKPAFW08November 8 - November 13
For more information or to purchase tickets
click here FASHION WEEK INFO
Winter Park: Tour the Town
Fundraising Auction to benefit "Chamber Cares"Friday, November 14, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center in Winter Park and TASTE signature drinks and appetizers from local restaurants SEE fabulous auction items, and bid on your favorite auction itemHEAR live entertainment by The Redcoats! Tickets: $40 for members, $45 for non-members and at the door$5 from every ticket sold will benefit the UCF College of Medicine Scholarship Fund, via the Chamber Cares program.
FALL JAZZ STROLL AT LEU GARDENS Saturday, November 157:00 - 10:00 pm
Gardens will close at 3:00 pmGarden House will open at 6:00 pm for Will Call.
Candlelit walks will illuminate the paths under a starry Florida sky to some of Central Florida's best jazz & blues musicians: Dr. Otto Gomez Group, Saxophonist Erly Thornton and Matt "the saxman" with Cornucopia.
Stop at The Cheese Shop on Park for your wine and cheese supplies and bring a blanket or chairs to this amazing outdoor concert in Orlando's most beautiful garden.
Tickets on sale Monday, November 3, 2008.Tickets: $17.00 General Admission plus tax, $13.00 Garden Members plus tax (members may purchase up to 4 tickets at member prices)
Purchase tickets at Leu Gardens' Gift Shop every day from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm or by phone 407-246-2620 press 0 Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm until sold out, (except on November 14, 2008, phone orders will be taken until 1:00 pm, if available) with a MasterCard®, VISA®, or American Express®. No rain date. Free offsite parking and shuttles are available at Blue Jacket Park off General Rees from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm
Please note: the Events Calendar is for informational purposes only and does not mean that The Cheese Shop on Park is necessarily sponsoring or participating in the mentioned events
Halloween Howl is a fun and safe daytime event for the whole family. Some of the "spooky" activities include a costume contest, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, arts and crafts activities and carnival games. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Children have the opportunity to get a head start on trick-or-treating throughout the residence halls and tour haunted houses created by Rollins student organizations.Location: Mills Lawn at Rollins CollegeCost: FREEContact: 407-646-2203
Seventh Annual2008 Winter Park Concours d'EleganceSunday, November 2, 2008
10:00am - 5:00pm - Open Viewing3:30pm - Awards Ceremony
For automotive enthusiasts, the Sunday Concours will be the moment they have all been waiting for. Over 200 rare & exotic automobiles and motorcycles will be placed for display and judging on Park Avenue.
This year's honor marque will be Aston Martin, Jaguar and Austin Healey. Other notable marques are Mercedes Benz, MG , Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Morgan, Triumph, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, and Volvo with special exhibits of original Hot Rods, American Muscle Cars, Classic Corvettes, American Classics, Audi and BMW. In addition, any rare, unusual, limited production, exotic cars will be considered for the Special Interest Class.
Date Night at Leu Gardens watch the movie Dirty DancingFriday, November 7Gardens open at 6:00 pm Movie time at 8:30 pmWeather Permitting
Stop in The Cheese Shop on Park for your wine and cheese picnic supplies and enjoy an evening with an outdoor movie in a beautiful gardens setting. Patrons may bring a blanket or chairs along with their picnic basket. Garden Admission is $7.00 plus tax adult and $2.00 plus tax child; Garden Members receive free admission on all Date Nights. Admission is collected at the door. Sponsored by Women in Film & Television Florida.
PARK AVENUE
FASHION WEEKPAFW08November 8 - November 13
For more information or to purchase tickets
click here FASHION WEEK INFO
Winter Park: Tour the Town
Fundraising Auction to benefit "Chamber Cares"Friday, November 14, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center in Winter Park and TASTE signature drinks and appetizers from local restaurants SEE fabulous auction items, and bid on your favorite auction itemHEAR live entertainment by The Redcoats! Tickets: $40 for members, $45 for non-members and at the door$5 from every ticket sold will benefit the UCF College of Medicine Scholarship Fund, via the Chamber Cares program.
FALL JAZZ STROLL AT LEU GARDENS Saturday, November 157:00 - 10:00 pm
Gardens will close at 3:00 pmGarden House will open at 6:00 pm for Will Call.
Candlelit walks will illuminate the paths under a starry Florida sky to some of Central Florida's best jazz & blues musicians: Dr. Otto Gomez Group, Saxophonist Erly Thornton and Matt "the saxman" with Cornucopia.
Stop at The Cheese Shop on Park for your wine and cheese supplies and bring a blanket or chairs to this amazing outdoor concert in Orlando's most beautiful garden.
Tickets on sale Monday, November 3, 2008.Tickets: $17.00 General Admission plus tax, $13.00 Garden Members plus tax (members may purchase up to 4 tickets at member prices)
Purchase tickets at Leu Gardens' Gift Shop every day from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm or by phone 407-246-2620 press 0 Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm until sold out, (except on November 14, 2008, phone orders will be taken until 1:00 pm, if available) with a MasterCard®, VISA®, or American Express®. No rain date. Free offsite parking and shuttles are available at Blue Jacket Park off General Rees from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm
Please note: the Events Calendar is for informational purposes only and does not mean that The Cheese Shop on Park is necessarily sponsoring or participating in the mentioned events
Monday, September 22, 2008
New Arrivals and Community Happenings
New Arrivals
Cambozola Blue - Germany $20.00 / LB - This triple crème blue cheese hails from Bavaria and is known as a marriage of Camembert and Gorgonzola (hence the name). Mild and creamy it has a white mold “bloomy” rind.
Coach Farm Aged Goat Cheese with Green Peppercorns - ARRIVES THIS THURSDAY - Coach's full flavoured goat cheese with green peppercorns dotted throughout... what could be yummier! Check it out on Thursday this week.
QUESTION FOR YOU...
What happens when a Salami falls in love with a Wine ?
ANSWER
Volpi Wine Salami - Chianti or Pinot Grigio $9.00 / Each. The unique, old world style of Volpi’s Pinot Grigio and Chianti Wine Salami are among the most authentic and innovative products in today’s world of charcuterie. Made with all natural fresh pork, traditional spices and infused with high quality Pinot Grigio and Chianti wines from Italy, Volpi Wine Salami are dry-cured and aged to perfection.
Cambozola Blue - Germany $20.00 / LB - This triple crème blue cheese hails from Bavaria and is known as a marriage of Camembert and Gorgonzola (hence the name). Mild and creamy it has a white mold “bloomy” rind.
Coach Farm Aged Goat Cheese with Green Peppercorns - ARRIVES THIS THURSDAY - Coach's full flavoured goat cheese with green peppercorns dotted throughout... what could be yummier! Check it out on Thursday this week.
QUESTION FOR YOU...
What happens when a Salami falls in love with a Wine ?
ANSWER
Volpi Wine Salami - Chianti or Pinot Grigio $9.00 / Each. The unique, old world style of Volpi’s Pinot Grigio and Chianti Wine Salami are among the most authentic and innovative products in today’s world of charcuterie. Made with all natural fresh pork, traditional spices and infused with high quality Pinot Grigio and Chianti wines from Italy, Volpi Wine Salami are dry-cured and aged to perfection.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
Saturday, September 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
W.O.W. Women International & Love In Action Invites you to enjoy this event which includes health workshops such as Eating Yourself back to Health by Carolyn Thomas & Sculpting the Body of your Dreams. Event will include Free Testing! Free Food! Give-a-ways! Special Thanks to our Partners Love In Action, Wellcare & HealthEase, Stay Well, Winter Park Community Center, Advantica Eyecare, Center for Drug Free Living CENTAUR, Saving Young Hearts, Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention, Hope and Help Inc, Orange County Health Dept, Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, & Orange County Library Systems.
Location: Winter Park Community Center Annex, 721 West New England Avenue
Cost: FREE
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS - Featuring the movie "GHOST"
Friday, October 3
Gardens open at 6:00 pm Movie time at 8:30 pm
Weather Permitting
Pick up your cheese and wine at The Cheese Shop on Park and enjoy an evening with an outdoor movie in a beautiful gardens setting. Patrons may bring a blanket or chairs and dinner picnic basket. Garden Admission is $7.00 plus tax adult and $2.00 plus tax child; Garden Members receive free admission on all Date Nights. Admission is collected at the door. Sponsored by Women in Film & Television Florida.
POPCORN FLICKS IN CENTRAL PARK - Featuring the movie "Young Frankenstein"
Thursday, October 09, 2008
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pick up your wine and cheese at The Cheese Shop on Park and enjoy this free movie presented by the City of Winter Park and Enzian Theater. An affectionate parody that pays homage to the FRANKENSTEIN films (from the novel FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley) directed by James Whale in the 1930s, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is both a zany comedy and a cinematic tour de force.
Central Park in Downtown Winter Park - one block south of The Cheese Shop on Park
Cost: FREE
35th ANNUAL WINTER PARK AUTUMN ART FESTIVAL
Saturday October 11 through Sunday October 12 9am - 5pm each day
Located in Central Park on Park Avenue, 1 block South of The Cheese Shop on Park. FREE Community oriented juried art show with a 35-year tradition.
FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
AND “Trick or Treat on Park Avenue”
Saturday October 25, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m - In Central Park on Park Avenue 1 block South of The Cheese Shop on Park.
The festival will be filled with exciting events and activities for the entire family to enjoy including interactive inflatables, a children’s costume parade, old-fashioned hay rides, pumpkin patch in the park, art workshops by Crealde School of Art, cookie decorating by Young Chefs Academy, reptile petting zoo by Zoo Mom Science, swimming pool safety tips, and hilarious entertainment on the main stage provided by The Outer Toons. Winter Park Police and Fire-Rescue departments will offer valuable fire-safety programs, bicycle safety tips, and free candy and trick-or-treat bags.
Patrons are invited to enjoy free popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs and beverages, they are also strongly encouraged to donate school supplies for the Week of the Family “Tools for Schools” school supply drive in support of Orange County Public Schools. Donations will be accepted at the information booth. For a complete list of requested items, please visit the Week of the Family Web site.
Don’t miss “Trick or Treat on Park Avenue” as local merchants welcome children with special treats at each storefront between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
GOURMET MARKET NEWS
New Gourmet Arrivals
There are lots of new additions to The Cheese Shop on Park's gourmet market selection - including some much needed new shelving to accommodate all the delicious gourmet products.
GOURMET BREAD AND BAKING MIXES
GOURMET BREAD AND BAKING MIXES
Monkey Bread Mix -Banana Chocolate Chip - You'll go ape over our new Monkey Bread Mix from Lollipop Tree. Organic and all natural, made with a bunch of bananas and a troupe of chocolate chips. - Easy to make - just mix roll and bake. A portion of the proceeds is donated by Lollipop Tree to Heifer Project International a nonprofit organization whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth.
Organic Popovers Baking Mix - Our Organic Popovers pop out of your oven high, steamy and scrumptious to easily transform any meal into a gourmet feast.
Pumpkin Bread Mix - Celebrate the harvest season (never mind what the thermometer reads!) with this all natural, wonderfully moist bread that combines a traditional blend of spices and rich golden pumpkin. Delicious served warm with a schmeer of Coach Farm's Fresh Goat Cheese.
Scone Mixes - Traditional Cream Scone Mix or Lemon Poppy Seed Scone Mix. Both are a light, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Try the Traditional Cream Scones with a dab of Pomegranate Pepper Jelly. The Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are bursting with the taste of fresh picked lemons and sprinkled with poppy seeds and crystallized lemon peel. Delicious with Coach Farm's Triple Cream Aged Goat Cheese.
GLOBALLY INSPIRED DRIED SOUP MIXES 
Healthy Meals for Happy People - Frontier Soups brings globally-inspired, healthy cuisine to your table quickly.
Far East Ginger Beef Bowl Mix - The balancing of ingredients and harmonies of colours, tastes and textures that are principles of Asian cuisine are present in this dish. Add grilled skirt steak for a 30-minute preparation and a pleasing meal for two to three. Gluten Free
Italian Wedding Soup Mix - Tiny meatballs are the hallmark of authentic Italian Wedding soup, perhaps because the first ingredient of marriage is patience. This mix marries essential Italian seasonings for warm hearts and full bellies. Serves two to three in 45 minutes.
Chicago Bistro FRENCH ONION Soup Mix - With black beluga lentils and sliced onion in the mix, this soup is rich, robust and luscious - Of course, you know, the Cheese Mongers here at The Cheese Shop on Park have the perfect Cave Aged Gruyere Cheese to top your soup. Gluten Free
"I'LL BRING THE SALAD" PASTA MIXES
Fresh salads for warm afternoons meals or mouth-watering hot pasta dishes to warm up the eminent cooler evenings on the way. Seasonal recipes on each package provide cold or hot versions.
Country French Pasta Salad Mix - Cavatappi Pasta, tarragon, lemon pepper, tres Provencal!
Pesto Italian Pasta Salad Mix - Orrechiette pasta and Italian seasonings. Sprinkle with our handcut Parmigiano Reggiano and Viva la Roma!
Mediterranean Pasta Salad Mix - Gemelli pasta with Greek seasonings, add chicken and of course The Cheese Shop on Park's killer Mt. Vikos Feta. Ela!
Sesame Asian Pasta Salad Mix - A tantalizing Radiatorre pasta, Asian spices and soy sauce vinaigrette salad. Toss in steak or shrimp and baby spinach. Delicious!
AUTUMN GIFT BASKETS - The latest trend in corporate client gift giving.Fact: Hundreds of corporate gift baskets are delivered during the Christmas Holiday season.
Don’t let your client gifts get lost in the December overload. Send an Autumn Gift Basket in November.
What better way to thank your clients than with a Thanksgiving or Autumn Gourmet Gift Basket? Unique, memorable and sure to be appreciated. Local delivery available to business addresses only. Call for details (407) 644-7296.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
NEW ARRIVALS & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
New Arrivals at The Cheese Shop on Park
Bijou - Vermont Butter & Cheese Company - $5.50 / Each - French-style crottin this fresh ripened “chevre chaud” cheese is very smooth and creamy with notes of flowers, hazelnuts and yeast and a fresh distinct goat’s milk flavour. Incidentally - "chevre chaud" literally translates as hot goat cheese. Chevre Chaud is a traditional French dish, consisting of goat cheese (or chevre) served hot. It is usually made by broiling the cheese on open face french bread, and is often served with a green salad. - très bon!
Coach Farm Stick Aged Goat Cheese - New York - $14.00 / Each - Made with vegetarian rennet this aged goat cheese is stronger in flavour than fresh chevre with a firm paste and a delightful, edible bloomy rind.
Speaking of Coach Farm - The FRESH BUTTONS are back in stock - $4.50 / Each but hurry - these little yummies don't stay in stock long!
Morbier, Raw Milk - France - $20.50 / LB - We finally got our little Cheese Monger hands on a wheel of raw milk Morbier. Like it's pasteurized counterpart - only better - this is an aromatic, mild French cow's milk cheese defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash through the middle. The wheel is washed by hand, forming a rind to protect the rich, creamy interior and create a delectably pungent aroma.
New NOT Cheese
Prosciutto di Parma - Parma, Italy - $12.50 / Each - YES!! One of the earliest references to ham production in Parma appeared about 100 B.C. in the writings of Cato. Prosciutto di Parma typically has a rich, sweet-salty fragrance and flavour. Pigs used to make this famed delicacy are fed the whey from Parmigiano Reggiano. This one is sliced soooo thin - 8 slices to a pack or about 1/4lb (OK don't do the per-pound math, but trust us it IS worth every penny!!)
Hot Sopressata Salami - St. Louis - $8.50 / Each - From Volpi Italian Meats. This recipe originated in the Veneto region of Italy and was brought to St. Louis by John Volpi in 1902. Slowly air dried, this spicy salami is great with robust red wine, mild cheeses (try it with Taleggio) and a wide variety of crackers and breads. It is delizioso!
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
The Legend of Zorro Friday, September 5
Gardens open at 6:00 pm Movie time at 8:30 pm Weather Permitting
Bring cheese and wine for two - or call ahead (407-644-7296) for our GOURMET SANDWICH WRAPS (menu below) from The Cheese Shop on Park and enjoy a romantic movie in a beautiful gardens setting. Patrons may bring a blanket or chairs and picnic basket. Garden Admission is $7.00 plus tax adult and $2.00 plus tax child; Garden Members receive free admission on all Date Nights. Admission is collected at the door. Sponsored by Women in Film & Television Florida
35th annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Saturday October 11 through Sunday October 12 9am - 5pm each day.
Located in Central Park on Park Avenue, 1 block South of The Cheese Shop on Park. FREE Community oriented juried art show with a 35-year tradition.
Family Fall Festival in The Park AND “Trick or Treat on Park Avenue”
CITY OF WINTER PARK PRESENTS 5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
In The Park Saturday October 25, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m - 1 block South of The Cheese Shop on Park. The festival will be filled with exciting events and activities for the entire family to enjoy including interactive inflatables, a children’s costume parade, old-fashioned hay rides, pumpkin patch in the park, art workshops by Crealde School of Art, cookie decorating by Young Chefs Academy, reptile petting zoo by Zoo Mom Science, swimming pool safety tips, and hilarious entertainment on the main stage provided by The Outer Toons.
Winter Park Police and Fire-Rescue departments will offer valuable fire-safety programs, bicycle safety tips, and free candy and trick-or-treat bags. The Winter Park Health Foundation will also be on site to help families establish a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, smart recipes and healthy activities.
Patrons are invited to enjoy free popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs and beverages, they are also strongly encouraged to donate school supplies for the Week of the Family “Tools for Schools” school supply drive in support of Orange County Public Schools. Donations will be accepted at the information booth. For a complete list of requested items, please visit the Week of the Family Web site listed below.
Don’t miss “Trick or Treat on Park Avenue” as local merchants welcome children with special treats at each storefront between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
GOURMET SANDWICH WRAP MENU
Salmon Pâté & Chevre $8.50
All natural smoked salmon pâté paired with fresh goat cheese, wrapped with mixed greens. Uncomplicated and simply delicious
The Gorgonzola Waldorf $7.50
The Cheese Shop On Park’s rendition of this timeless classic Creamy Italian Gorgonzola cheese, delicious prosciutto ham, walnuts, wrapped with crisp apples and cool celery - delightful
Chevre & Roasted Red Pepper $7.50
Goat cheese on mixed greens paired with roasted red peppers topped with walnuts and drizzled with raspberry walnut vinaigrette Add chicken or prosciutto for $2.00
Italian Provolone & Chicken $8.00
Italian Provolone cheese, paired with grilled & chilled roasted white meat chicken topped with sundried tomatoes, wrapped with mixed greens drizzled with balsamic and olive oil dressing
Cool Dutch with a Southwest Flair – Steak or Chicken $9.00
Your choice of southwest style steak or chicken grilled & chilled Dutch Leyden cheese (the one with cumin seeds) mingled with a creamy sweet onion vinaigrette, wrapped with fresh greens, topped with crispy onions – Bedankt!
Turkey Portland Pomegranate $8.50
All white meat Turkey breast strips grilled & chilled and dressed with our sweet-n-spicy Pomegranate Pepper Jelly, wrapped with mixed greens, paired with Appenzeller Swiss. Healthy, delicious and you can take home a jar of the “Aloha From Oregon” Pomegranate Pepper Jelly & some Appenzeller
Bijou - Vermont Butter & Cheese Company - $5.50 / Each - French-style crottin this fresh ripened “chevre chaud” cheese is very smooth and creamy with notes of flowers, hazelnuts and yeast and a fresh distinct goat’s milk flavour. Incidentally - "chevre chaud" literally translates as hot goat cheese. Chevre Chaud is a traditional French dish, consisting of goat cheese (or chevre) served hot. It is usually made by broiling the cheese on open face french bread, and is often served with a green salad. - très bon!
Coach Farm Stick Aged Goat Cheese - New York - $14.00 / Each - Made with vegetarian rennet this aged goat cheese is stronger in flavour than fresh chevre with a firm paste and a delightful, edible bloomy rind.
Speaking of Coach Farm - The FRESH BUTTONS are back in stock - $4.50 / Each but hurry - these little yummies don't stay in stock long!
Morbier, Raw Milk - France - $20.50 / LB - We finally got our little Cheese Monger hands on a wheel of raw milk Morbier. Like it's pasteurized counterpart - only better - this is an aromatic, mild French cow's milk cheese defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash through the middle. The wheel is washed by hand, forming a rind to protect the rich, creamy interior and create a delectably pungent aroma.
New NOT Cheese
Prosciutto di Parma - Parma, Italy - $12.50 / Each - YES!! One of the earliest references to ham production in Parma appeared about 100 B.C. in the writings of Cato. Prosciutto di Parma typically has a rich, sweet-salty fragrance and flavour. Pigs used to make this famed delicacy are fed the whey from Parmigiano Reggiano. This one is sliced soooo thin - 8 slices to a pack or about 1/4lb (OK don't do the per-pound math, but trust us it IS worth every penny!!)
Hot Sopressata Salami - St. Louis - $8.50 / Each - From Volpi Italian Meats. This recipe originated in the Veneto region of Italy and was brought to St. Louis by John Volpi in 1902. Slowly air dried, this spicy salami is great with robust red wine, mild cheeses (try it with Taleggio) and a wide variety of crackers and breads. It is delizioso!
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
The Legend of Zorro Friday, September 5
Gardens open at 6:00 pm Movie time at 8:30 pm Weather Permitting
Bring cheese and wine for two - or call ahead (407-644-7296) for our GOURMET SANDWICH WRAPS (menu below) from The Cheese Shop on Park and enjoy a romantic movie in a beautiful gardens setting. Patrons may bring a blanket or chairs and picnic basket. Garden Admission is $7.00 plus tax adult and $2.00 plus tax child; Garden Members receive free admission on all Date Nights. Admission is collected at the door. Sponsored by Women in Film & Television Florida
35th annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Saturday October 11 through Sunday October 12 9am - 5pm each day.
Located in Central Park on Park Avenue, 1 block South of The Cheese Shop on Park. FREE Community oriented juried art show with a 35-year tradition.
Family Fall Festival in The Park AND “Trick or Treat on Park Avenue”
CITY OF WINTER PARK PRESENTS 5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
In The Park Saturday October 25, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m - 1 block South of The Cheese Shop on Park. The festival will be filled with exciting events and activities for the entire family to enjoy including interactive inflatables, a children’s costume parade, old-fashioned hay rides, pumpkin patch in the park, art workshops by Crealde School of Art, cookie decorating by Young Chefs Academy, reptile petting zoo by Zoo Mom Science, swimming pool safety tips, and hilarious entertainment on the main stage provided by The Outer Toons.
Winter Park Police and Fire-Rescue departments will offer valuable fire-safety programs, bicycle safety tips, and free candy and trick-or-treat bags. The Winter Park Health Foundation will also be on site to help families establish a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, smart recipes and healthy activities.
Patrons are invited to enjoy free popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs and beverages, they are also strongly encouraged to donate school supplies for the Week of the Family “Tools for Schools” school supply drive in support of Orange County Public Schools. Donations will be accepted at the information booth. For a complete list of requested items, please visit the Week of the Family Web site listed below.
Don’t miss “Trick or Treat on Park Avenue” as local merchants welcome children with special treats at each storefront between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
GOURMET SANDWICH WRAP MENU
Salmon Pâté & Chevre $8.50
All natural smoked salmon pâté paired with fresh goat cheese, wrapped with mixed greens. Uncomplicated and simply delicious
The Gorgonzola Waldorf $7.50
The Cheese Shop On Park’s rendition of this timeless classic Creamy Italian Gorgonzola cheese, delicious prosciutto ham, walnuts, wrapped with crisp apples and cool celery - delightful
Chevre & Roasted Red Pepper $7.50
Goat cheese on mixed greens paired with roasted red peppers topped with walnuts and drizzled with raspberry walnut vinaigrette Add chicken or prosciutto for $2.00
Italian Provolone & Chicken $8.00
Italian Provolone cheese, paired with grilled & chilled roasted white meat chicken topped with sundried tomatoes, wrapped with mixed greens drizzled with balsamic and olive oil dressing
Cool Dutch with a Southwest Flair – Steak or Chicken $9.00
Your choice of southwest style steak or chicken grilled & chilled Dutch Leyden cheese (the one with cumin seeds) mingled with a creamy sweet onion vinaigrette, wrapped with fresh greens, topped with crispy onions – Bedankt!
Turkey Portland Pomegranate $8.50
All white meat Turkey breast strips grilled & chilled and dressed with our sweet-n-spicy Pomegranate Pepper Jelly, wrapped with mixed greens, paired with Appenzeller Swiss. Healthy, delicious and you can take home a jar of the “Aloha From Oregon” Pomegranate Pepper Jelly & some Appenzeller
Sunday, August 24, 2008
2008 BEST GOURMET GROCERY IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
The results are in!
Thanks to all our dedicated customers, and everyone who voted The Cheese Shop on Park is the Best Gourmet Grocery on WESH 2's "A" List 2008! We sincerely appreciate all the support and encouragement we have received from the community and our customers these first 7 months and we are looking forward to many many more.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
NEW Cheese of the Month Club
The Cheese Shop on Park
Cheese of the Month Club
Three, Six or Twelve months Membership Programs - Pick up or local delivery
Give the gift of Gourmet Cheese to someone special or enjoy this exclusive club yourself. Delicious!
Call to order (407) 644-7296
The perfect way to explore new and exciting cheeses from around the world. Each month the Cheese Mongers will select three gourmet cheeses that can be delivered locally as a gift delivered locally to your home or office or reserved for you to pick up at The Cheese Shop on Park. Enjoy additional Cheese of the Month Club Member benefits such as Reserve List Cheese selections and in store discounts.
For full details visit our web page
http://www.thecheeseshoponpark.com/cheese_of_the_month_club
Cheese of the Month Club
Three, Six or Twelve months Membership Programs - Pick up or local delivery
Give the gift of Gourmet Cheese to someone special or enjoy this exclusive club yourself. Delicious!
Call to order (407) 644-7296
The perfect way to explore new and exciting cheeses from around the world. Each month the Cheese Mongers will select three gourmet cheeses that can be delivered locally as a gift delivered locally to your home or office or reserved for you to pick up at The Cheese Shop on Park. Enjoy additional Cheese of the Month Club Member benefits such as Reserve List Cheese selections and in store discounts.
For full details visit our web page
http://www.thecheeseshoponpark.com/cheese_of_the_month_club
Saturday, August 16, 2008
The Traveling Cheese Monger
Have Cheese Board Will Travel.
The Cheese Shop on Park will have a Cheese Monger out-and-about this week at the following events - with delicious cheese samples and other gourmet fare in tow of course!
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Thursday, August 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Help celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Winter Park Welcome Center!
Join us at the Winter Park Welcome Center for a special Business After Hours.
Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Brio Tuscan Grille, GrinCorp Catering, The Cheese Shop on Park, and Orlando Brewing.
Cost is $5.00 for Chamber members, $15 for non-members.
Bring business cards for networking and for a chance to win a door prize. Drawing will be held at 6:30 pm.
151 W. Lyman Avenue in Winter Park (parking available at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market and City Hall.)
AND
Dog Days of Summer Wine Tasting at Bullfish!
Friday, August 22nd 5:00-8:00PM
Bullfish 102 North Park Avenue (on the corner of Morse & Park)
Tickets: $15 in advance$20 day of the event. To purchase tickets or for more information call Bullfish at 407 644 2969 - Tell 'em The Cheese Shop on Park sent you!
Join us for Wine Tastings, Gourmet Cheeses, and Hors D’oeuvres and desserts at the 2'nd Annual Dog Days of Summer Wine Tasting.
A benefit for the Sebastian Haul Foundation. We have assisted more than 36 greyhounds to date. Our goal is to assist more than 100 dogs by the end of the year. Our goal for 2009 is to assist more than 200 dogs. To purchase tickets or for more information call Bullfish at 407 644 2969 - let them know The Cheese Shop on Park sent you!
Both events will be delicious and lots of fun - hope to see you there!
The Cheese Shop on Park will have a Cheese Monger out-and-about this week at the following events - with delicious cheese samples and other gourmet fare in tow of course!
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Thursday, August 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Help celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Winter Park Welcome Center!
Join us at the Winter Park Welcome Center for a special Business After Hours.
Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Brio Tuscan Grille, GrinCorp Catering, The Cheese Shop on Park, and Orlando Brewing.
Cost is $5.00 for Chamber members, $15 for non-members.
Bring business cards for networking and for a chance to win a door prize. Drawing will be held at 6:30 pm.
151 W. Lyman Avenue in Winter Park (parking available at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market and City Hall.)
AND
Dog Days of Summer Wine Tasting at Bullfish!
Friday, August 22nd 5:00-8:00PM
Bullfish 102 North Park Avenue (on the corner of Morse & Park)
Tickets: $15 in advance$20 day of the event. To purchase tickets or for more information call Bullfish at 407 644 2969 - Tell 'em The Cheese Shop on Park sent you!
Join us for Wine Tastings, Gourmet Cheeses, and Hors D’oeuvres and desserts at the 2'nd Annual Dog Days of Summer Wine Tasting.
A benefit for the Sebastian Haul Foundation. We have assisted more than 36 greyhounds to date. Our goal is to assist more than 100 dogs by the end of the year. Our goal for 2009 is to assist more than 200 dogs. To purchase tickets or for more information call Bullfish at 407 644 2969 - let them know The Cheese Shop on Park sent you!
Both events will be delicious and lots of fun - hope to see you there!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Congratulations Coach Farm Goat Cheese! & New Arrivals
Coach Farm's Triple Cream Wheel wins the Gold at the 2008 Summer Fancy Food Show
Coach Farm has been recognized once again for its fine line of goat cheeses. A national panel of specialty food experts named Coach Farm's Triple Cream Wheel "Outstanding Cheese or Dairy product" at the 2008 sofi awards, part of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) Summer Fancy Food Show.
Since being first introduced more than twenty years ago, Coach Farm cheeses have consistently won awards and honors at competitions across the country.
We just received a wheel of their delicious Triple Cream Goat Cheese ! $39.50 / LB
OTHER NEW ARRIVALS
Coach Farm Fresh Goat Buttons $4.50 / Each
Coach Farm Aged Goat Sticks $14.00 / Each or $7.50 for half
Saint Marcellin is back - from France $7.50 / Each - A supple cow's milk cheese from Southern France. Soft creamy texture, mushroom aroma and an earthy, buttery flavour. Pairs with Syrah and Champagne.
Esrom - Denmark - $15.00 / LB - This was a customer request, and rather difficult to find, but it is well worth the research! The flavour is quite rich and "aromatic" with a lingering, bitter-in-a-good-way finish. Invented in the 1930's and was for a time named "Danish Port Salut." In fact Esrom is a much more interesting cheese than Port Salut - Come in and taste the difference!
The WESH 2 Polls for "Best Gourmet Grocery" close on Friday
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE CHEESE SHOP ON PARK
We invite you to please take a moment and vote for The Cheese Shop On Park in WESH 2 / CW18 A-List 2008 for Best Gourmet Grocery.
Please click the following link to cast your vote!http://wesh.cityvoter.com/the-cheese-shop-on-park/biz/87151
Thank you for all of your support!
Coach Farm has been recognized once again for its fine line of goat cheeses. A national panel of specialty food experts named Coach Farm's Triple Cream Wheel "Outstanding Cheese or Dairy product" at the 2008 sofi awards, part of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) Summer Fancy Food Show.
Since being first introduced more than twenty years ago, Coach Farm cheeses have consistently won awards and honors at competitions across the country.
We just received a wheel of their delicious Triple Cream Goat Cheese ! $39.50 / LB
OTHER NEW ARRIVALS
Coach Farm Fresh Goat Buttons $4.50 / Each
Coach Farm Aged Goat Sticks $14.00 / Each or $7.50 for half
Saint Marcellin is back - from France $7.50 / Each - A supple cow's milk cheese from Southern France. Soft creamy texture, mushroom aroma and an earthy, buttery flavour. Pairs with Syrah and Champagne.
Esrom - Denmark - $15.00 / LB - This was a customer request, and rather difficult to find, but it is well worth the research! The flavour is quite rich and "aromatic" with a lingering, bitter-in-a-good-way finish. Invented in the 1930's and was for a time named "Danish Port Salut." In fact Esrom is a much more interesting cheese than Port Salut - Come in and taste the difference!
The WESH 2 Polls for "Best Gourmet Grocery" close on Friday
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE CHEESE SHOP ON PARK
We invite you to please take a moment and vote for The Cheese Shop On Park in WESH 2 / CW18 A-List 2008 for Best Gourmet Grocery.
Please click the following link to cast your vote!http://wesh.cityvoter.com/the-cheese-shop-on-park/biz/87151
Thank you for all of your support!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
CHEESE AND WINE TASTING - AUGUST 14, 2008
The Cheese Shop on Park Presents:
The Magnificent Mediterranean
Cheese and Wine Tasting Social
Thursday August 14, 2008 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
329 Park Avenue North, Suite 102
$20.00 in advance
$30.00 the day of event
Stop in The Cheese Shop On Park to purchase tickets or call (407) 644-7296
Deadline for advance ticket sales is 7PM Wednesday August 13, 2008
Experience the Mediterranean’s enticing and often mysterious cheeses. Your tour begins in Italy, meanders through the Greek Isles then journeys west for a taste of Spain. Expertly paired with the appropriate wine or beverage and gourmet accoutrements – an evening of affordable luxury!
No pretense or boring seminar, but active tasting and open forum discussion that truly helps you to discover new cheeses
Participants enjoy a 10% discount on all cheese and wine sampled during the event
This is a walk through tasting event, there is no seating
Space is limited so get your tickets early!
The Magnificent Mediterranean
Cheese and Wine Tasting Social
Thursday August 14, 2008 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
329 Park Avenue North, Suite 102
$20.00 in advance
$30.00 the day of event
Stop in The Cheese Shop On Park to purchase tickets or call (407) 644-7296
Deadline for advance ticket sales is 7PM Wednesday August 13, 2008
Experience the Mediterranean’s enticing and often mysterious cheeses. Your tour begins in Italy, meanders through the Greek Isles then journeys west for a taste of Spain. Expertly paired with the appropriate wine or beverage and gourmet accoutrements – an evening of affordable luxury!
No pretense or boring seminar, but active tasting and open forum discussion that truly helps you to discover new cheeses
Participants enjoy a 10% discount on all cheese and wine sampled during the event
This is a walk through tasting event, there is no seating
Space is limited so get your tickets early!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
NEW WINE and BEER NOTABLES
New Wines
VillaGolf 'Hole In One' - Maule Valley, Chile $14.00 - We just received the Merlot and the Chardonnay of this Chilean wine maker.
My tasting notes for the Merlot are dry, plums, berries, tobacco, vanilla, and oak. If you think of Merlot as the sweet, restaurant "house wine" this wine will change your mind.
The Chardonnay is very fresh on the palate, tropical fruit, pineapple with hints of peach - a great summer Chard.
Ca' Donini Merlot, Italy $12.00 This is a great - ready to drink Merlot. Aromas of berries, mouthfilling palate of cherry and dried plum and at just $12.00 a bottle you really can't go wrong.
Tango Real Syrah, Argentina $14.00 Argentinians created the Tango, a dance that is sexy, mysterious, something to be shared and savored. This 100% Syrah is as seductive as its namesake dance, dry fruits on the nose that lead to a harmony of soft tannins, exotic truffles and black cherries on the palate.
New Brew
I don't talk about our beers as often as I do wine - but not for lack of love I must say!
Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock, Germany $12.50 / 4-pack This dark reddish-brown dopplebock looks like cola in a clear glass. At 7.5% ABV the taste is deep barley, bitter (in a good way) and very complex malts. The character of southern German doppelbocks is derived from hard water that is low in salts; blends of dark malt from Bavarian barley varieties noted for giving a strong, malty flavor; and aroma hops from the local Hallertau district.
Just News
We will be closed this coming Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - reopening normal time on Wednesday at 10AM.
Best Gourmet Grocery
For our trusty cheese lovers who have already cast a vote for the Best Gourmet Grocery in WESH 2's A-List 2008 - Thank you! We are in the lead!!
The polls are open until August 8th so if you have not yet voted:
We invite you to please take a moment and vote for The Cheese Shop On Park in WESH 2 / CW18 A-List 2008 for Best Gourmet Grocery.
Please click the following link to cast your vote!http://wesh.cityvoter.com/the-cheese-shop-on-park/biz/87151
Thank you for all of your support. See you soon!
VillaGolf 'Hole In One' - Maule Valley, Chile $14.00 - We just received the Merlot and the Chardonnay of this Chilean wine maker.
My tasting notes for the Merlot are dry, plums, berries, tobacco, vanilla, and oak. If you think of Merlot as the sweet, restaurant "house wine" this wine will change your mind.
The Chardonnay is very fresh on the palate, tropical fruit, pineapple with hints of peach - a great summer Chard.
Ca' Donini Merlot, Italy $12.00 This is a great - ready to drink Merlot. Aromas of berries, mouthfilling palate of cherry and dried plum and at just $12.00 a bottle you really can't go wrong.
Tango Real Syrah, Argentina $14.00 Argentinians created the Tango, a dance that is sexy, mysterious, something to be shared and savored. This 100% Syrah is as seductive as its namesake dance, dry fruits on the nose that lead to a harmony of soft tannins, exotic truffles and black cherries on the palate.
New Brew
I don't talk about our beers as often as I do wine - but not for lack of love I must say!
Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock, Germany $12.50 / 4-pack This dark reddish-brown dopplebock looks like cola in a clear glass. At 7.5% ABV the taste is deep barley, bitter (in a good way) and very complex malts. The character of southern German doppelbocks is derived from hard water that is low in salts; blends of dark malt from Bavarian barley varieties noted for giving a strong, malty flavor; and aroma hops from the local Hallertau district.
Just News
We will be closed this coming Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - reopening normal time on Wednesday at 10AM.
Best Gourmet Grocery
For our trusty cheese lovers who have already cast a vote for the Best Gourmet Grocery in WESH 2's A-List 2008 - Thank you! We are in the lead!!
The polls are open until August 8th so if you have not yet voted:
We invite you to please take a moment and vote for The Cheese Shop On Park in WESH 2 / CW18 A-List 2008 for Best Gourmet Grocery.
Please click the following link to cast your vote!http://wesh.cityvoter.com/the-cheese-shop-on-park/biz/87151
Thank you for all of your support. See you soon!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
6 MONTHS AND COUNTING!!
July 8th marks our 6-month anniversary!! I know, as Alan would say, it is not an anniversary until you are counting years but 6 months is still a milestone.
A warm and sincere thank you to all of our supporters and loyal regulars. We've had several customers thank us for giving them an "affordable luxury" during these tough economic times. We appreciate the community that has embraced The Cheese Shop On Park and look forward to many new wheels of delicious handmade cheese.
CHEESE AND WINE TASTING EVENT
Counting Sheep Thursday July 17, 2008 6:30PM - 8PM Tickets are $20.00 in advance $30.00 the day of the event. Advance ticket sales end 7PM Wednesday July 16th.
Sample and compare sheep’s milk cheeses, fresh and aged from all over the world, expertly paired with the appropriate wine or beverage and gourmet accoutrements.
No pretense or boring seminar, but active tasting and open forum discussion that truly helps you to discover new cheeses. Participants enjoy a 10% discount on all cheese and wine sampled during the Counting Sheep event. This is a walk through tasting event, there is no seating. Space is limited get your tickets early!
Reduced Fat Goat Cheese Spreads - $7.50 From Coach Farms in New York. The cheese maker uses their Grade "A" goat's milk and skims part of the fat off to make these delicious, fresh and fluffy spreads (fluffy is a technical term). Featuring Tomato Garlic, and Herbs de Provence.
2-Year Pecorino Romano Locatelli - $18.50 / LB, Italy. Sheep's milk cheese aged for at least 2 years in Tuscany, the Locatelli Pecorino Romano is considered one of the best in the world. Not as salty as other Pecorinos it is great in cooking because when it melts it does not become stringy.
A warm and sincere thank you to all of our supporters and loyal regulars. We've had several customers thank us for giving them an "affordable luxury" during these tough economic times. We appreciate the community that has embraced The Cheese Shop On Park and look forward to many new wheels of delicious handmade cheese.
CHEESE AND WINE TASTING EVENT
Counting Sheep Thursday July 17, 2008 6:30PM - 8PM Tickets are $20.00 in advance $30.00 the day of the event. Advance ticket sales end 7PM Wednesday July 16th.
Sample and compare sheep’s milk cheeses, fresh and aged from all over the world, expertly paired with the appropriate wine or beverage and gourmet accoutrements.
No pretense or boring seminar, but active tasting and open forum discussion that truly helps you to discover new cheeses. Participants enjoy a 10% discount on all cheese and wine sampled during the Counting Sheep event. This is a walk through tasting event, there is no seating. Space is limited get your tickets early!
Reduced Fat Goat Cheese Spreads - $7.50 From Coach Farms in New York. The cheese maker uses their Grade "A" goat's milk and skims part of the fat off to make these delicious, fresh and fluffy spreads (fluffy is a technical term). Featuring Tomato Garlic, and Herbs de Provence.
2-Year Pecorino Romano Locatelli - $18.50 / LB, Italy. Sheep's milk cheese aged for at least 2 years in Tuscany, the Locatelli Pecorino Romano is considered one of the best in the world. Not as salty as other Pecorinos it is great in cooking because when it melts it does not become stringy.
Pyrénées Vache - $19.00 / LB, France. Semi-soft aged cow’s milk cheese from Montsegur. The soft melt-in your-mouth paste starts out mild and finishes with a lingering earthy tang.
Drunken Goat - $21.50 / LB, Spain. Semi-soft aged goat cheese, bathed in red wine to perfection. Mild goat flavour that lingers on the palate with a distinctive vino finish.
NEW NOT-CHEESE
Fig & Marcona Almond Cake - $12.00 / Each, Spain. Made with the most select figs, world famous Marcona Almonds, honey and wild growing spices of Extremadura. Traditional energy bar of Spain, characteristic of the Mediterranean diet. Handcraft made without additives or preservatives following a 200 years old family recipe.
Trail Mix Martha’s Vineyard Blend - $6.50 / HALF LB, Need a quick pick-me-up?Almonds, Pistacios, Dried Cherries, Raisins and Dried Cranberries are reminiscent of long, sea-sprayed afternoons exploring Martha’s Vineyard; Alley’s trail mix in tow! All natural – made in the USA lightly sea salted.
Lipton Tea - Diet Green Tea & Citrus OR White Tea with Raspberry - $2.00 / Each
SandwichWraps! Salmon Pâté & Chevre· Gorgonzola Waldorf· Goat Cheese & Red Pepper· Italian Provolone & Chicken
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE CHEESE SHOP ON PARK
We invite you to please take a moment and vote for The Cheese Shop On Park in WESH 2 / CW18 A-List 2008 for Best Gourmet Grocery.
Please click the following link to cast your vote!http://wesh.cityvoter.com/the-cheese-shop-on-park/biz/87151
NEW: Free Wine Tasting Wednesdays 5PM - 7PM - Sample wine while you shop and enjoy a 10% discount on featured wines!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
LUNCH WRAPS AT THE CHEESE SHOP
You asked, we listened
Beginning Tuesday July 1st The Cheese Shop on Park
Is Doing
Lunch Wraps!
· Salmon Pâté & Chevre
· Gorgonzola Waldorf
· Goat Cheese & Red Pepper
· Italian Provolone & Chicken
Comes with chips
Begins July 1st
Beginning Tuesday July 1st The Cheese Shop on Park
Is Doing
Lunch Wraps!
· Salmon Pâté & Chevre
· Gorgonzola Waldorf
· Goat Cheese & Red Pepper
· Italian Provolone & Chicken
Comes with chips
Begins July 1st
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE CHEESE SHOP ON PARK
The Cheese Shop On Park is competing in Orlando's WESH 2 "A" List for Best Gourmet Grocery. Please click here to register and vote - it only takes a moment. http://wesh.cityvoter.com/the-cheese-shop-on-park/biz/87151
Thank you to everyone who has voted for us so far - we are currently in the lead!! We owe it to our loyal customers who have been so supportive over the past 5 months. The contest goes until August, we'll be sure to post the results.
Thank you to everyone who has voted for us so far - we are currently in the lead!! We owe it to our loyal customers who have been so supportive over the past 5 months. The contest goes until August, we'll be sure to post the results.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
WE'RE CLOSED THIS TUESDAY JUNE 24th FOR "M.H." DAY
We will be closed this Tuesday, June 24th, 2008. (we're always closed on Mondays) so we'll see you on Wednesday!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
FATHER'S DAY IS JUNE 15TH
Give Dad something really unique for Father's Day this year - Gourmet Cheese
The Cheese Mongers can help you put together a deliciously special cheese selection. Try a regional selection from France, Italy, Spain, or even the USA. Does Dad love blue cheese ? We have a dozen to choose from - even one from Australia ! (The Roaring 40's Blue).
Custom made Gourmet Gift Baskets are available to complete your selection with everything from select wines and specialty beers to Spanish or Greek olives, raw organic honey (delicious on Goat Cheese), exotic pepper jellies, gourmet crackers and of course our imported meats and pates.
The Cheese Mongers can help you put together a deliciously special cheese selection. Try a regional selection from France, Italy, Spain, or even the USA. Does Dad love blue cheese ? We have a dozen to choose from - even one from Australia ! (The Roaring 40's Blue).
Custom made Gourmet Gift Baskets are available to complete your selection with everything from select wines and specialty beers to Spanish or Greek olives, raw organic honey (delicious on Goat Cheese), exotic pepper jellies, gourmet crackers and of course our imported meats and pates.
Gift certificates are also available, or give Dad tickets to one of our upcoming Cheese and Wine Tasting Events. The next one is Get Your Goat on Thursday June 19th from 6:30PM - 8:00PM and July's event is Thursday July 17, 2008. Tickets are available at The Cheese Shop On Park or over the phone (407) 644-7296.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
GET YOUR GOAT CHEESE AND WINE TASTING
GET YOUR GOAT
When: Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:30pm - 8:00PM
Where: The Cheese Shop On Park 329 Park Avenue North
How Much: Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $30.00 the day of the event. Tickets are available for purchase in The Cheese Shop On Park or by phone with a credit card (407) 644-7296 - please DO NOT leave your credit card info on our voicemail - if you leave a message we will call you back.
GET YOUR GOAT - What to expect
Sample and compare goat cheeses, fresh and aged from all over the world paired with the appropriate wine and gourmet accoutrements
No pretense or boring seminar, but active tasting and open forum discussion that truly helps you to discover new cheeses
Participants enjoy a 15% discount on all cheese and wine sampled during Get Your Goat and 10% off everything else in the shop
This is a walk through tasting event, there is no seating
Space is limited so get your tickets early! Our previous event sold out.
Advance ticket sales end at 7PM the day before the event - Wednesday June 18, 2008 See our website for our cancellation policy www.thecheeseshoponpark.com/events
When: Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:30pm - 8:00PM
Where: The Cheese Shop On Park 329 Park Avenue North
How Much: Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $30.00 the day of the event. Tickets are available for purchase in The Cheese Shop On Park or by phone with a credit card (407) 644-7296 - please DO NOT leave your credit card info on our voicemail - if you leave a message we will call you back.
GET YOUR GOAT - What to expect
Sample and compare goat cheeses, fresh and aged from all over the world paired with the appropriate wine and gourmet accoutrements
No pretense or boring seminar, but active tasting and open forum discussion that truly helps you to discover new cheeses
Participants enjoy a 15% discount on all cheese and wine sampled during Get Your Goat and 10% off everything else in the shop
This is a walk through tasting event, there is no seating
Space is limited so get your tickets early! Our previous event sold out.
Advance ticket sales end at 7PM the day before the event - Wednesday June 18, 2008 See our website for our cancellation policy www.thecheeseshoponpark.com/events
Sunday, May 25, 2008
WE WILL BE CLOSED THIS TUESDAY MAY 27, 2008
The Cheese Shop On Park will be closed Tuesday May 27, 2008 for the Memorial Day Holiday (we're always closed on Mondays) so your resident Cheese Mongers can enjoy a long weekend.
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
We'll see you on Wednesday
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
We'll see you on Wednesday
NEW ARRIVALS
NEW CHEESE
Cambozola Blue Brie - Germany $20.00 / LB - We've had many customers request this cheese and we finally got our hands on a lovely wheel. The cheese maker describes it as a cross between Camembert and Gorgonzola (hence the name) but it is indeed a triple creme brie that is infused with blue mold. It has a white bloomy rind, like a brie, and is smooth, buttery and VERY creamy - rather mild in the blue department, but the flavour is tangy enough to satisfy any blue lover.
Coach Farms Fresh Chevre - Pine Plains, New York $4.50 / Each - We debuted this little fresh goat cheese Wednesday night at our Anthology of American Artisan Cheese tasting event (huge success - see below for more on the event) Coach Farm is located in a small Hudson Valley village, just two hours outside of New York City. They have over 900 French Alpine dairy goats, born and raised on their farm. The small, white-tiled creamery where they make their cheeses connects directly to the milking parlor.
Green Peppercorn Aged Chevre - Pine Plains, New York $31.50 / LB - Our second Anthology debut, From the folks at Coach Farms again, this is their aged goat cheese that they laced with… green peppercorns. Aged goat cheese is stronger than fresh chevre, and the spicy little tidbits throughout the cheese give it a very unique, delicious surprise in each bite.
Wine Pairing: Both Coach Farm cheeses were paired at the event with New Gewurz, Gewurztraminer $13.50 - From Alexander Valley Vineyards, the New Gewurz is dry, with fresh floral flavours and note of spice, pear and citrus - light enough to not over power a fresh chevre.
Pleasant Ridge Reserve – Dodgeville, Wisconsin $35.00 / LB (yes Wisconsin has Artisan cheese makers too) Our third cheese launched at Wednesday night's tasting event. Pleasant Ridge Reserve is made by Uplands Cheese Company with unpasteurized cow’s milk using old world practices. The result is a distinctive "mountain style" flavour rarely experienced from a cheese made in the USA.
Smoked Gouda - Winchendon, Massachusetts $14.00 / LB Smith’s Farmstead Gouda Cheese, rivals any Dutch Gouda on the market today. Old fashioned traditions and hard work make this smoky farmstead gouda delicious and memorable.
Wine Pairing: Temptation Zin, Zinfandel $16.50 - From the same folks who make the New Gewurz at Alexander Valley Vineyards comes this seriously smokey, long finish Red Zin that bursts with plum, cocoa and big bing cherry.
Greek Feta - Greece $18.00 / LB - NOW CUT TO ORDER - We've carried the Mount Vikos Feta from the beginning, but always in the retail packs which were, as many of you mentioned, too large (they were usually 1 - 1.25 pounds). SO... We listened to you and got it in bulk. This Feta is a blend of Sheep's and Goat's milk and not like any Feta you have ever tasted from other stores or restaurants. We've been sampling the Feta all weekend (another benefit of buying cut to order) and the funny thing is when anyone tastes how fabulous this cheese is - they take home a pound! If you have not tried the Mount Vikos Feta come on in and taste the difference!
NEW NOT-CHEESE
Truffle Honey - $25.00 - Truffles Truffles Truffles - we can't get enough of them - and if you share the same obsession then this honey was made for you! Imported from Italy this 8.8 oz jar of pure Italian Acacia Honey is laced with 1.5% White Truffles... you can see the large truffle pieces hanging out in the top of the jar (who knew - truffles float, but I for one am not surprised as they are brought to us mere mortals by little culinary angels... ahem).
Wine and Cheese Event
Thanks to all who participated in our first event An Anthology of American Artisan Cheese. We tasted a lot of wonderful cheese from artisanal cheese makers in the USA, paired with American wines - also from small wine makers.
Our next Cheese and Wine Tasting Event is:
GET YOUR GOAT
When: Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:30pm - 8:00PM
Where: The Cheese Shop On Park 329 Park Avenue North
How Much: Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $30.00 the day of the event. Tickets are available for purchase in The Cheese Shop On Park or by phone with a credit card (407) 644-7296 - please DO NOT leave your credit card info on our voicemail - if you leave a message we will call you back.
GET YOUR GOAT
What is American Artisan Cheese?
We are seeing a renaissance in artisan and farmstead cheese making in the United States driven by changing consumer tastes, culinary tourism and agricultural activism. Cheese making in the US can be traced back to the Civil War. In the past 25 years, artisan and fine cheese making has become a significant food-culture movement in the US.
What is the difference between Artisan and Farmstead?
In a nutshell, the key difference between these two approaches to cheese making is in how the milk is sourced. Farmstead cheeses are made by a farm operation using the milk produced by their own animals. Artisan cheeses are also made by hand, however, artisan cheese makers typically purchase their milk from one or more local dairy farmers. In both cases, the production facilities are relatively small, and the owner typically operates the facility.
What makes a Cheese Maker an artisan? What defines an artisan cheese maker is his or her ability to make great cheese largely by hand in a relatively small scale creamery using locally produced, pure milk. The cheese maker is recognized for their ability to design a cheese to reflect their local environment or terroir. They know how to liberate the taste of a place within the cheese via the artful introduction of microflora into fresh milk. The unique taste profile created in the end is ultimately the artisan cheese maker’s signature.
The above information is credited to Petra Cooper of Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company & Fifth Town Productions
Cambozola Blue Brie - Germany $20.00 / LB - We've had many customers request this cheese and we finally got our hands on a lovely wheel. The cheese maker describes it as a cross between Camembert and Gorgonzola (hence the name) but it is indeed a triple creme brie that is infused with blue mold. It has a white bloomy rind, like a brie, and is smooth, buttery and VERY creamy - rather mild in the blue department, but the flavour is tangy enough to satisfy any blue lover.
Coach Farms Fresh Chevre - Pine Plains, New York $4.50 / Each - We debuted this little fresh goat cheese Wednesday night at our Anthology of American Artisan Cheese tasting event (huge success - see below for more on the event) Coach Farm is located in a small Hudson Valley village, just two hours outside of New York City. They have over 900 French Alpine dairy goats, born and raised on their farm. The small, white-tiled creamery where they make their cheeses connects directly to the milking parlor.
Green Peppercorn Aged Chevre - Pine Plains, New York $31.50 / LB - Our second Anthology debut, From the folks at Coach Farms again, this is their aged goat cheese that they laced with… green peppercorns. Aged goat cheese is stronger than fresh chevre, and the spicy little tidbits throughout the cheese give it a very unique, delicious surprise in each bite.
Wine Pairing: Both Coach Farm cheeses were paired at the event with New Gewurz, Gewurztraminer $13.50 - From Alexander Valley Vineyards, the New Gewurz is dry, with fresh floral flavours and note of spice, pear and citrus - light enough to not over power a fresh chevre.
Pleasant Ridge Reserve – Dodgeville, Wisconsin $35.00 / LB (yes Wisconsin has Artisan cheese makers too) Our third cheese launched at Wednesday night's tasting event. Pleasant Ridge Reserve is made by Uplands Cheese Company with unpasteurized cow’s milk using old world practices. The result is a distinctive "mountain style" flavour rarely experienced from a cheese made in the USA.
Smoked Gouda - Winchendon, Massachusetts $14.00 / LB Smith’s Farmstead Gouda Cheese, rivals any Dutch Gouda on the market today. Old fashioned traditions and hard work make this smoky farmstead gouda delicious and memorable.
Wine Pairing: Temptation Zin, Zinfandel $16.50 - From the same folks who make the New Gewurz at Alexander Valley Vineyards comes this seriously smokey, long finish Red Zin that bursts with plum, cocoa and big bing cherry.
Greek Feta - Greece $18.00 / LB - NOW CUT TO ORDER - We've carried the Mount Vikos Feta from the beginning, but always in the retail packs which were, as many of you mentioned, too large (they were usually 1 - 1.25 pounds). SO... We listened to you and got it in bulk. This Feta is a blend of Sheep's and Goat's milk and not like any Feta you have ever tasted from other stores or restaurants. We've been sampling the Feta all weekend (another benefit of buying cut to order) and the funny thing is when anyone tastes how fabulous this cheese is - they take home a pound! If you have not tried the Mount Vikos Feta come on in and taste the difference!
NEW NOT-CHEESE
Truffle Honey - $25.00 - Truffles Truffles Truffles - we can't get enough of them - and if you share the same obsession then this honey was made for you! Imported from Italy this 8.8 oz jar of pure Italian Acacia Honey is laced with 1.5% White Truffles... you can see the large truffle pieces hanging out in the top of the jar (who knew - truffles float, but I for one am not surprised as they are brought to us mere mortals by little culinary angels... ahem).
Wine and Cheese Event
Thanks to all who participated in our first event An Anthology of American Artisan Cheese. We tasted a lot of wonderful cheese from artisanal cheese makers in the USA, paired with American wines - also from small wine makers.
Our next Cheese and Wine Tasting Event is:
GET YOUR GOAT
When: Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:30pm - 8:00PM
Where: The Cheese Shop On Park 329 Park Avenue North
How Much: Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $30.00 the day of the event. Tickets are available for purchase in The Cheese Shop On Park or by phone with a credit card (407) 644-7296 - please DO NOT leave your credit card info on our voicemail - if you leave a message we will call you back.
GET YOUR GOAT
- Sample and compare goat cheeses, fresh and aged from all over the world paired with the appropriate wine and gourmet accoutrements
- No pretense or boring seminar, but active tasting and open forum discussion that truly helps you to discover new cheeses
- Participants enjoy a 15% discount on all cheese and wine sampled during Get Your Goat and 10% off everything else in the shop
- This is a walk through tasting event, there is no seating
- Space is limited so get your tickets early! Our previous event sold out.
- Advance ticket sales end at 7PM the day before the event - Wednesday June 18, 2008
- See our website for our cancellation policy www.thecheeseshoponpark.com/events
What is American Artisan Cheese?
We are seeing a renaissance in artisan and farmstead cheese making in the United States driven by changing consumer tastes, culinary tourism and agricultural activism. Cheese making in the US can be traced back to the Civil War. In the past 25 years, artisan and fine cheese making has become a significant food-culture movement in the US.
What is the difference between Artisan and Farmstead?
In a nutshell, the key difference between these two approaches to cheese making is in how the milk is sourced. Farmstead cheeses are made by a farm operation using the milk produced by their own animals. Artisan cheeses are also made by hand, however, artisan cheese makers typically purchase their milk from one or more local dairy farmers. In both cases, the production facilities are relatively small, and the owner typically operates the facility.
What makes a Cheese Maker an artisan? What defines an artisan cheese maker is his or her ability to make great cheese largely by hand in a relatively small scale creamery using locally produced, pure milk. The cheese maker is recognized for their ability to design a cheese to reflect their local environment or terroir. They know how to liberate the taste of a place within the cheese via the artful introduction of microflora into fresh milk. The unique taste profile created in the end is ultimately the artisan cheese maker’s signature.
The above information is credited to Petra Cooper of Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company & Fifth Town Productions
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
NEW ARRIVALS
NEW CHEESES
Gjetost - Norway - $8.50 Each - We got this cheese in via customer request. It is an interesting little cheese, 80% cow's milk, 10% goats's milk. Caramel-esque and deliciously sweet.
Asiago Pressato - Italy - $16.50 / LB - Pressato is the D.O.P name for this young Asiago produced in the Po Valley near Treviso, in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. The texture is firm and supple followed by a lingering sweetness.
Widmers's 6-Year Old Cheddar - Wisconsin - $23.00 / LB We actually had this one in earlier this year, but we finally got it again. Aged 6 years this cheddar is SHARP SHARP SHARP, complex, nutty, crumbly and did I mention sharp?
NEW NOT-CHEESE
Dried Mango - $8.00 / HALF LB - We're now selling dried Mango out of the deli case - we'll be adding additional dried fruits very soon! If you love goat cheese, you will be in HEAVEN when you try it "schmeered" on a hunk of dried mango. I have it priced at the HALF pound - mainly because a pound is a heck of a lot of mango!
LIBATIONS
Leyris Maziere LiAiguier, Sauvignon Blanc Blend from the Languedoc region, France - $23.00 This is the white ORGANIC cousin to that big, bold, organic red you big, bold red lovers (me included) are dreaming about. Well rounded as you come to expect from a Languedoc wine, it's fruity, dry, diverse and oh - so lovable.
Trivento, Torrontes from Mendoza Argentina $12.00 - I am drinking this wine as I am writing this blog (this is my job - I love my job!) My first reaction when I took my first sip was - WHOA! It reminds me of my beloved Vigonier. Floral on the nose, bright, fruity with a dry and rather pleasantly tart finish. This wine is very pale - but don't let the flaxen, waif like exterior fool you, it packs a ton of flavour, trust me and try it. For 12 bucks - you'll be back for more!
Wine 101: Torrontes is the grape. The Torrontes grape is cultivated in the Argentine provinces of Catamarca, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan and Rio Negro. The Torrontes wine made from this white grape is considered the best of its kind in the entire world. Torrontes is the most distinctive of all Argentine wines, including both white and red, because Argentina is the only country to produce it. It is considered a wholly Argentine variety.
Te Hira, Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough New Zealand $22.00 - I ask you, from where else would a tiny cheese shop get their Sauvignon Blanc if not New Zealand? (OK France see the Leyris above) Zing, zip, gooseberry and steel this is your above average, boutique NZ SB with a lively palate and a lingering finale.
Gjetost - Norway - $8.50 Each - We got this cheese in via customer request. It is an interesting little cheese, 80% cow's milk, 10% goats's milk. Caramel-esque and deliciously sweet.
Asiago Pressato - Italy - $16.50 / LB - Pressato is the D.O.P name for this young Asiago produced in the Po Valley near Treviso, in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. The texture is firm and supple followed by a lingering sweetness.
Widmers's 6-Year Old Cheddar - Wisconsin - $23.00 / LB We actually had this one in earlier this year, but we finally got it again. Aged 6 years this cheddar is SHARP SHARP SHARP, complex, nutty, crumbly and did I mention sharp?
NEW NOT-CHEESE
Dried Mango - $8.00 / HALF LB - We're now selling dried Mango out of the deli case - we'll be adding additional dried fruits very soon! If you love goat cheese, you will be in HEAVEN when you try it "schmeered" on a hunk of dried mango. I have it priced at the HALF pound - mainly because a pound is a heck of a lot of mango!
LIBATIONS
Leyris Maziere LiAiguier, Sauvignon Blanc Blend from the Languedoc region, France - $23.00 This is the white ORGANIC cousin to that big, bold, organic red you big, bold red lovers (me included) are dreaming about. Well rounded as you come to expect from a Languedoc wine, it's fruity, dry, diverse and oh - so lovable.
Trivento, Torrontes from Mendoza Argentina $12.00 - I am drinking this wine as I am writing this blog (this is my job - I love my job!) My first reaction when I took my first sip was - WHOA! It reminds me of my beloved Vigonier. Floral on the nose, bright, fruity with a dry and rather pleasantly tart finish. This wine is very pale - but don't let the flaxen, waif like exterior fool you, it packs a ton of flavour, trust me and try it. For 12 bucks - you'll be back for more!
Wine 101: Torrontes is the grape. The Torrontes grape is cultivated in the Argentine provinces of Catamarca, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan and Rio Negro. The Torrontes wine made from this white grape is considered the best of its kind in the entire world. Torrontes is the most distinctive of all Argentine wines, including both white and red, because Argentina is the only country to produce it. It is considered a wholly Argentine variety.
Te Hira, Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough New Zealand $22.00 - I ask you, from where else would a tiny cheese shop get their Sauvignon Blanc if not New Zealand? (OK France see the Leyris above) Zing, zip, gooseberry and steel this is your above average, boutique NZ SB with a lively palate and a lingering finale.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
WE'RE CLOSED THIS TUESDAY APRIL 29, 2008
We will be closed this Tuesday, April 29, 2008 for "Inventory"
psssst - It's really Alan's birthday so we're taking a 2 day weekend!
We'll see you again on Wednesday!
psssst - It's really Alan's birthday so we're taking a 2 day weekend!
We'll see you again on Wednesday!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
CHEESE AND WINE TASTING EVENT
The Cheese Shop on Park Presents:
An Anthology of American Artisanal Cheese
Cheese & Wine Tasting Social Event on Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 6:30PM
An Anthology of American Artisanal Cheese
Cheese & Wine Tasting Social Event on Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 6:30PM
- $15.00 in advance $20.00 at the door
- Wednesday May 21, 2008
- 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- 329 Park Avenue North (407) 644-7296
- Sample American artisan cheeses new to The Cheese Shop On Park, expertly paired with the appropriate wine or beverage.
- No pretense or boring seminars, but active tasting and open forum discussion in a way to truly help you discover new cheeses.
- Receive a 15% discount off the purchase of any cheese and wine featured in the anthology and 10% off all other products purchased during the event.
- Space is limited so get your tickets early.
- This is a walk-through tasting event.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Italian Parm commercial BACK STAGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-jnZlzUyvA&feature=related OK - I guess it's official, I'm obsessed... the link here is to BACK STAGE at the italian parm commercial. For you newbies who have not seen the actuall commercial, scroll down to March 24 to see the commercial... oh what the hey... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmZ28NIQPbM&feature=related here's that link too!! Enjoy!
And you know - just to plug some cheese - we love Piave just as much, if not more than, Parmigiano Reggiano so come on in and TASTE THE DIFFERENCE.
And you know - just to plug some cheese - we love Piave just as much, if not more than, Parmigiano Reggiano so come on in and TASTE THE DIFFERENCE.
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