Cheese Board Blitz, Part 2
Last year, our specialty cheese department helped you score a taste bud touchdown with our blog, Cheese Board Blitz. This year we have another play by play of bold flavors that will take your snacking to the end zone.
Last year, our specialty cheese department helped you score a taste bud touchdown with our blog, Cheese Board Blitz. This year we have another play by play of bold flavors that will take your snacking to the end zone.
Hello, is it cheese you’re looking for? Let the mild, creamy and delicate flavors of young gouda and unripened brie wash over your palate. Pair every bite you take with sweet sensations like fresh berries, fruity jams and lemon curd, and set sail with easy-drinking sips of light, floral wine, herbal beer or a bourbon-based cocktail. Bon voyage!
Stinky, sticky, pungent and meaty—we want the funk! From washed rinds to soft-ripened and Swiss Alpine cheeses like gruyere, funkadelic cheeses are an acquired taste well worth the trying. Keep the flavor train coming with crusty bread, savory jams and cured meats, plus strong sips like off-dry, earthy wines, bold and leathery ales or single malt Scotch for a one-way ticket to Funkytown.
Feeling blue isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to cheese. Rich and savory cheeses like Stilton boast a distinct depth of flavor that just might make you rethink what it means to sing the blues. When it comes to pairings, jazz things up with sweet wines like sauternes or port, IPAs or stout, and vodka-based cocktails or sweeter liqueurs. Throw in some honey, fig jam, candied walnuts and hearty, rustic breads, or have fun and improvise.
Now trending: young and bright and tart and experimental. Go beyond the basic cheeseboard with tasteful one-offs like chèvre, young feta and fromage blanc (so extra). To keep your pairing playlist fresh, try light, fruity and herbaceous sips, then throw in enough sweet treats to share with the squad. #roséallday #craftbeer #cocktailhour π―ππ¬π°πͺ
Get ready to celebrate our region’s bounty of food, drink, growers and producers at Sacramento’s annual Farm-to-Fork Festival. This delicious event will feature all things local, from vendors, food and drink, to entertainment, activities and music—including special demos led by a few of Nugget Markets’ talented team!
Cooler weather, shorter days, pumpkin spice everything… there are a few things that just go with fall. One of our favorites is comfort food, specifically of the cheesy kind. Channel that special feeling of autumn with these delicious artisan cheese, wine and beer pairings.
Bright and zesty, fruity and sweet or toasty and mature, these spring wine and cheese pairings will please any palate! Try them one by one, or pick up an assortment of cheeses, wines and accompaniments to make yourself a well-rounded cheeseboard. Enjoy as an easy way to entertain, celebrate spring or even just wind down for the evening.
Artisan cheese pairings don’t always have to involve wine. These specialty cheeses, for instance, pair perfectly with craft beers and spirits selected by our pros. To make your beer, booze and cheese board extra festive for spring, add accompaniments like fresh berries, light crackers, candied nuts or your favorite springtime snacks.
Who needs green beer when you can have true Irish brews and artisan cheese? This St. Patrick’s Day, set your table with tasty pairings like these pro picks, or drop by our adult beverage and specialty cheese departments to find your own favorites from the Emerald Isle!