Tuesday, October 7, 2008
First Fridays
Now, on First Fridays at Saunders Cheese Market, you can have a cheese plate for only $5 with the purchase of a glass of wine. This is a great way to take a short and delicious break in between galleries or wineries! We'll look forward to seeing you.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fall 2008 Classes
The next two months in Spokane will swiftly become chilly and blustery. Why not take an evening to treat yourself to a delicious cheese class? All classes are $45.00 per person and held at Saunders Cheese Market from 6pm to 8pm.
Cooking Classes
Our cooking classes with Jeremiah Timmons of Ambrosia Bistro are an outstanding way to try some new dishes, get tips on preparation, and bring home the recipes to make at home.
Pizza 101
October 11
Learn how to toss pizza crust and explore varying styles of pizza, then impress your friends and family with your newfound skills and recipes!
Holiday Entertaining
November 8
With new and interesting appetizers as well as twists on old favorites, this class will give you the tools to really wow everyone at holiday parties!
Wine and Cheese Pairing Classes
Our wine and cheese pairing classes with John Allen from Vino! A Wine Shop can teach you everything from the basics of wine and cheese to detailed, regional information that will increase your appreciation of both.
Italian Wines and Cheeses
October 21
One of our most popular classes, this one is being offered again for those who may have missed the first class. It will feature wines from around Italy, perfectly matched with Italian cheeses.
Holiday Wines and Cheeses
November 10
The holidays are stressful, so let John Allen and Kim Morin help you with the decisions on what wines and cheeses to serve. Continuing the theme from the cooking class, we'll introduce you to some great holiday wines and a perfect holiday cheese board to go with them.
Cooking Classes
Our cooking classes with Jeremiah Timmons of Ambrosia Bistro are an outstanding way to try some new dishes, get tips on preparation, and bring home the recipes to make at home.
Pizza 101
October 11
Learn how to toss pizza crust and explore varying styles of pizza, then impress your friends and family with your newfound skills and recipes!
Holiday Entertaining
November 8
With new and interesting appetizers as well as twists on old favorites, this class will give you the tools to really wow everyone at holiday parties!
Wine and Cheese Pairing Classes
Our wine and cheese pairing classes with John Allen from Vino! A Wine Shop can teach you everything from the basics of wine and cheese to detailed, regional information that will increase your appreciation of both.
Italian Wines and Cheeses
October 21
One of our most popular classes, this one is being offered again for those who may have missed the first class. It will feature wines from around Italy, perfectly matched with Italian cheeses.
Holiday Wines and Cheeses
November 10
The holidays are stressful, so let John Allen and Kim Morin help you with the decisions on what wines and cheeses to serve. Continuing the theme from the cooking class, we'll introduce you to some great holiday wines and a perfect holiday cheese board to go with them.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
First Fridays
First Fridays have become a must-do on a monthly basis for many Spokanites, with events all over town. Well, we think it might be time for us to join in the fun. We're currently thinking of ideas for First Friday offerings at the shop and are looking forward to seeing you there!
Whitestone Feta
The Tonasket/Oroville area in north central Washington is home to some outstanding cheesemakers, including the famous Sally Jackson. Sally Jackson's cheeses are amazing, and she has proven to be quite a mentor for new cheesemakers in the area, such as M. Clare Paris of Larkhaven Farmstead Cheeses.
Our favorite of the cheeses available from Larkhaven is the Whitestone Feta. This is a raw milk feta made from goat and sheep's milk and aged for at least 60 days. However, its aging does not stop there - Larkhaven says that they prefer it after at least six months of aging and consider it to have a one-year shelf life. This makes it a very unusual feta. Being made from raw milk and aged for so long, it develops an unbelievable rich flavor. While salty, it is not as salty as many fetas but instead leans towards a slightly sheepy tang.
We love Whitestone Feta used in recipes or in salads (try a Whitestone Feta and watermelon salad), but it is also delicious on its own or as a great addition to a cheese plate.
Come into the shop and give it a try!
Our favorite of the cheeses available from Larkhaven is the Whitestone Feta. This is a raw milk feta made from goat and sheep's milk and aged for at least 60 days. However, its aging does not stop there - Larkhaven says that they prefer it after at least six months of aging and consider it to have a one-year shelf life. This makes it a very unusual feta. Being made from raw milk and aged for so long, it develops an unbelievable rich flavor. While salty, it is not as salty as many fetas but instead leans towards a slightly sheepy tang.
We love Whitestone Feta used in recipes or in salads (try a Whitestone Feta and watermelon salad), but it is also delicious on its own or as a great addition to a cheese plate.
Come into the shop and give it a try!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Summer and Early Fall Classes
We have some exciting classes coming up during the heat of summer and the cooling temperatures of early fall.
Cooking Classes with Jeremiah Timmons, executive chef of Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar.
July 14 - Summer Entertaining
This class will give how-tos and quick, fun dishes to help you make your summer parties great.
August 11 - Tuscan Style Pizzas
There will be several types of pizzas - a versatile and delicious meal that is perfect for summer.
September 22 - Autumn Harvest
This class will feature entirely local produce to inspire you with a cornucopia of fall meal options.
Wine and Cheese Pairing Classes with John Allen of Vino! A Wine Shop.
July 15 - Patio Wines and the Ultimate Summer Cheese Plate
Highlighting summer wine and cheese combinations - simple, fun, and ready to beat the heat.
August 12 - Mediterranean Red Wines and Cheeses
A great collection for late summer, bringing the Mediterranean to life.
September 23 - Late Harvest Wines, Cheese, and Chocolate
This class will also feature Julia of Chocolate Myracles. This class will feature port, ice wine, and late harvest reserves paired with cheese and Julia's delicious chocolates for a rich, luxurious experience. This class is $65.00 per person.
All classes are from 6pm to 8pm and are $45.00 per person unless specified otherwise. They must be prepaid. We take reservations up to three days before the class. We cannot offer refunds for missed classes.
Please come by the shop or call us to sign up for these great, informative classes!
Cooking Classes with Jeremiah Timmons, executive chef of Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar.
July 14 - Summer Entertaining
This class will give how-tos and quick, fun dishes to help you make your summer parties great.
August 11 - Tuscan Style Pizzas
There will be several types of pizzas - a versatile and delicious meal that is perfect for summer.
September 22 - Autumn Harvest
This class will feature entirely local produce to inspire you with a cornucopia of fall meal options.
Wine and Cheese Pairing Classes with John Allen of Vino! A Wine Shop.
July 15 - Patio Wines and the Ultimate Summer Cheese Plate
Highlighting summer wine and cheese combinations - simple, fun, and ready to beat the heat.
August 12 - Mediterranean Red Wines and Cheeses
A great collection for late summer, bringing the Mediterranean to life.
September 23 - Late Harvest Wines, Cheese, and Chocolate
This class will also feature Julia of Chocolate Myracles. This class will feature port, ice wine, and late harvest reserves paired with cheese and Julia's delicious chocolates for a rich, luxurious experience. This class is $65.00 per person.
All classes are from 6pm to 8pm and are $45.00 per person unless specified otherwise. They must be prepaid. We take reservations up to three days before the class. We cannot offer refunds for missed classes.
Please come by the shop or call us to sign up for these great, informative classes!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Cornish Yarg
One of our newest cheeses, Cornish Yarg is an absolutely beautiful wheel of cheese. Its nettle-coated rind with mottled white and tan molds bring to mind a woodland glen. Not just for looks, the nettles add a slight vegetal spiciness to the cheese and are completely edible on their own as well, having been frozen throughout the year for use, which removes the sting. The semisoft cheese is moist, fresh, and creamy flavored with herbal depths.
From Cornwall, the current makers are Mike and Margaret Horrell, who received the recipe from Alan and Jenny Gray, the original cheesemakers at the Horrells' farm. The Grays resurrected a 13th century cheese recipe to create Cornish Yarg, and the cheese was thus named for them, "Yarg" being an inversion of "Gray."
Cornish Yarg is a pasteurized cow's milk cheese made with vegetarian rennet and would go beautifully with crisp or minerally white wines and roses. Try a Pinot Gris or a chardonnay, or for a treat, enjoy it with a bottle of Townshend T3 Rose.
Come by Saunders Cheese Market and try this amazing cheese!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
New Season, New Classes!
This season we have some wonderful classes. Again, our cooking classes feature Jeremiah Timmons, executive chef of Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar and the wine and cheese pairing classes feature John Allen from Vino! A Wine Shop. All the classes are informative and loads of fun!
Cooking Classes
Northwest Cuisine
May 19th 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Our Northwest Cuisine class will feature recipes with local flair, taking advantage of the changing season and the bounty of spring and summer. Join us to learn how you can do it too!
Past Favorites
June 9th 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Our Past Favorites class will feature recipes hand-picked by Jeremiah, Kim, and Oona as their favorites from our past cooking classes. Join us to reminisce about the highlights!
Wine and Cheese Pairing Classes
Spokane Wineries and Northwest Cheeses
May 27th, 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Continuing our May theme of local, this class will feature some of Spokane's finest wines, which will be paired with regional cheeses from the Northwest. Come taste local originals!
Staff Favorites
June 10th, 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Saunders staff and Vino! staff will join together, pairing our favorite cheeses with their favorite wines. Come see what we love!
Cooking Classes
Northwest Cuisine
May 19th 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Our Northwest Cuisine class will feature recipes with local flair, taking advantage of the changing season and the bounty of spring and summer. Join us to learn how you can do it too!
Past Favorites
June 9th 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Our Past Favorites class will feature recipes hand-picked by Jeremiah, Kim, and Oona as their favorites from our past cooking classes. Join us to reminisce about the highlights!
Wine and Cheese Pairing Classes
Spokane Wineries and Northwest Cheeses
May 27th, 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Continuing our May theme of local, this class will feature some of Spokane's finest wines, which will be paired with regional cheeses from the Northwest. Come taste local originals!
Staff Favorites
June 10th, 6pm-8pm, $45 per person
Saunders staff and Vino! staff will join together, pairing our favorite cheeses with their favorite wines. Come see what we love!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Trailhead
Trailhead, from Mt. Townsend Creamery, is one of our most versatile, delicious, and popular cheeses.
Mt. Townsend Creamery is located in Port Townsend, Washington. They use cow's milk produced within thirty miles of the creamery, from two dairy farms that use no growth hormones and strive to allow the cows to pasture-graze as much as possible. Only a few years old, the creamery is already coming into its own and winning raves around the country for its outstanding artisanal cheeses.
Trailhead is styled after a French mountain tomme. It is a semifirm, smooth, creamy cheese with a clean tang in the finish. It is somewhat similar to Comte but has less nuttiness and more smooth richness. Trailhead melts wonderfully and makes great sandwiches and pizzettes, but is also exceptional eaten out of hand. It will go nicely with a variety of wines, and for a real treat, try it with our Palette Preserves Golden Raspberry Jam. The savory mild creaminess of the cheese goes very well with the popping tang of the jam. Visit our website or come into the shop to try it!
Mt. Townsend Creamery is located in Port Townsend, Washington. They use cow's milk produced within thirty miles of the creamery, from two dairy farms that use no growth hormones and strive to allow the cows to pasture-graze as much as possible. Only a few years old, the creamery is already coming into its own and winning raves around the country for its outstanding artisanal cheeses.
Trailhead is styled after a French mountain tomme. It is a semifirm, smooth, creamy cheese with a clean tang in the finish. It is somewhat similar to Comte but has less nuttiness and more smooth richness. Trailhead melts wonderfully and makes great sandwiches and pizzettes, but is also exceptional eaten out of hand. It will go nicely with a variety of wines, and for a real treat, try it with our Palette Preserves Golden Raspberry Jam. The savory mild creaminess of the cheese goes very well with the popping tang of the jam. Visit our website or come into the shop to try it!
Friday, January 11, 2008
Upcoming classes!
Now that the hubbub of the holidays is behind us, we have some exciting offerings in our winter and spring class schedule.
Cooking Classes:
Our January cooking class will be Fun With Fondue. This will be an excellent winter class, with delicious, warming fondue and recipes for all. $45 per person, January 21.
In February, our cooking class is titled Love is in the Air. The class will prepare you for Valentine's Day, teaching you how to prepare a romantic meal from start to finish. $50 per person, February 11.
Forget March Madness! This March, Cheddar Madness will be taking over, with our class demonstrating fun treats with varying styles of cheddar from the United States and abroad. $45 per person, March 10.
Wine/Cheese Pairing Classes:
In January, learn about Spanish Wines and Cheeses. This class will highlight a variety of delicious cheeses and wines from Spain, with information on them and how to pair them. $45 per person, January 22.
In keeping with the romantic theme, our February class will feature Heart-Warming Reds, perfect for a date night or your Valentine's Day table, along with perfectly paired cheeses! $45 per person, February 12.
We'll be venturing abroad and back in history in March, with Old World Wines. For this class, we will be pairing styles of European wines and cheeses that have been made in the same way for centuries. $45 per person, March 11.
Join us for some of our outstanding classes! As usual, Jeremiah Timmons of Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar will be running our cooking classes and our wine and cheese pairing classes will feature the expertise of John Allen from Vino! A Wine Shop. Feel free to drop by our website to send an email, or call us to sign up!
Cooking Classes:
Our January cooking class will be Fun With Fondue. This will be an excellent winter class, with delicious, warming fondue and recipes for all. $45 per person, January 21.
In February, our cooking class is titled Love is in the Air. The class will prepare you for Valentine's Day, teaching you how to prepare a romantic meal from start to finish. $50 per person, February 11.
Forget March Madness! This March, Cheddar Madness will be taking over, with our class demonstrating fun treats with varying styles of cheddar from the United States and abroad. $45 per person, March 10.
Wine/Cheese Pairing Classes:
In January, learn about Spanish Wines and Cheeses. This class will highlight a variety of delicious cheeses and wines from Spain, with information on them and how to pair them. $45 per person, January 22.
In keeping with the romantic theme, our February class will feature Heart-Warming Reds, perfect for a date night or your Valentine's Day table, along with perfectly paired cheeses! $45 per person, February 12.
We'll be venturing abroad and back in history in March, with Old World Wines. For this class, we will be pairing styles of European wines and cheeses that have been made in the same way for centuries. $45 per person, March 11.
Join us for some of our outstanding classes! As usual, Jeremiah Timmons of Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar will be running our cooking classes and our wine and cheese pairing classes will feature the expertise of John Allen from Vino! A Wine Shop. Feel free to drop by our website to send an email, or call us to sign up!
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