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Please join us this Saturday, December 8, from 12-4 pm to sample three cheeses that are perfect for a holiday cheese platter. We will also have a demo of the Boska Cheese Curler- you won't know how you lived without it once you see it in action!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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BellaVitano Espresso is a unique Cheddar-Parmesan hybrid inspired by Italian farmstead cheeses, and is a multiple award-winner, including Gold Medals at the 2016 International Cheese Awards and the 2014 World Cheese Awards. Sweet and nutty BellaVitano is rubbed with freshly ground smoky, roasted Italian espresso beans and aged to creamy perfection. A Sartori-family original, this award-winning gourmet cheese is perfect for breakfasts, desserts, and any time between! Serve it with bagels, chocolate, dried apricots, nuts, and sweet pastries. Pair with Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, sherry, shiraz, barley wine, fruit beers, porter, stout, and Trappist-style beers.
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Smoky & Silky Parsnip, Mushroom, and Espresso BellaVitano Mac & Cheese
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Espresso BellaVitano & Pecan Muffins
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Brebisrousse d'Argental is luscious and silky enough for brie-lovers, sheepy and full-flavored enough for the most adventurous palate. Its bright orange rind refuses to be ignored, but its delicate sweetness balances the buttery intensity with aplomb. Made in Lyon, France, of pure pasteurized sheep milk—richer and creamier than cow’s milk—Brebisrousse (literally: red sheep) is everything we could want in a cheese. Serve with Medjool dates, Saucisson Sec, and quince paste. Pair with Pinot Noir, ciders, and farmhouse ales.
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Tête de Moine translates to "monk's head"- who says monks don't have a sense of humor?
Eight centuries ago Swiss monks in the Jura Mountains used cheese made in their abbey to pay annual rent on various properties. Time and again documents from subsequent centuries mention the use of the valuable cheese as a form of payment. The oldest description found is from the 1600's and describes the milk used for Tete de Moine as "a very fatty milk of impeccable quality from the best grasses and herbs of the country," and since this cheese is a certified protected designation of origin product, you can be assured that not much has changed!
The traditional way monks served this cheese was to shave very thin rosettes with a knife; but in 1982 the girolle, also called a cheese curler, was invented and that was when Tete de Moine saw a big boost in interest and consumption! Shaving allows the full aroma and flavor to be released, and it's truly the way this cheese was meant to be served. With Tete de Moine's extensive history, the unique way of serving, and it's silky, melt-in-your-mouth flavor, this is a cheese you will want to serve to guests year round. Serve it with fresh or dried fruits (grapes, figs, apricots), nuts, and honey. Sometimes it is eaten with pepper and cumin! Try adding some rosettes to a salad or sandwich, on crostini or other appetizers. It pairs well with a variety of drinks, but red or hearty dessert wines are usually recommended.
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Once you've used Boska's Cheese Curler you will wonder how you ever lived without one! Press a round of firm cheese (Tete de Moine!) down onto the center pin, then use the hand-cranked curling knife to produce beautiful, paper-thin rosettes, intensifying the true flavor of the cheese and creating an eye-catching presentation. It is an ideal tool to use on the appetizer or dessert table for a formal or casual tabletop. Use the curls to decorate a cheese plate, or add extra flavor and texture to sandwiches and salads. Additionally, you can wow your guests by using the it to create delicious curls of chocolate! The curler complements all of Boska's cheese tools and accessories creating a cozy, unique atmosphere to enjoy cheese with friends.
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Tastings Gourmet Market
1410 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-1324
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Store Hours
M - F 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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At Tastings Gourmet we want to share with you our passion for European food of incomparable quality. For more than 10 years it has been our mission to find and provide to you the finest options for eating and entertaining.
410.263.1324
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