The Tasting

This past. Friday we held our second tasting at Yolandes Bistro and Creperie, New Havens new dining jewel who features authentic French cuisine and an inspiring libation selection in a warm relaxing atmosphere. With Yolandes help we paired eight to die for cheeses with wine, beer and even cider! The cheeses we featured included some favorites such as Delice de Bourgogne, Cambozola Black Label paired with Angry Orchard Cider and Chinon Rose. The accompaniments also stole the show with Etorki with hazelnuts and Valdeon with sweet caramel sauce. Picking simple, pure pairings that intensify but not dampen the cheese flavor can be a challenge but we definitely hit the mark. Thanks to those who came!

The Path

So alot has happened since i last posted. In addition to my full time gig at Elm City Market i also got the oppurtunity to be involved in a new restaurant Yolandes Bistro and Creperie, who serves French Fare and a extensive French Wine list. In December we started holding classes/tastings there which is our dream and proved fun as well. This month we are celebrating Love with eight Sensual Cheeses and Wine pairing, complete with entertaining history, profiles of the cheeses and the wines. So come join us February 15, click the link below for tickets Brown Paper Tickets

Cheese in Conneticut

We are settled in and thinking business again! While we have as yet had a chance to check out cheese made in Ct there is already a stand out Butterfield Farm..They are all about goat, from chevre to lotions they score! Their chevre is decadently creamy and fresh tasting, their flavored spreads offer delish in lavender and fig to name a few. I've been using the lotion and lovin it. Http//www.promotethegoat.com