The Lighter Side: An All-American Cheese Board
A light appetizer cheese board is the perfect way to get your party started. Read on for a suggested combination of cheese, wine and accompaniments perfect for a light snack.
Daily Dish the Sonoma Market blog
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Better Together
Pairings for Cheese and Common Cider Company Hard Ciders
There’s no better time than fall to enjoy a perfectly brewed hard cider — and nothing better to pair it with than a delightful cheese! This season, we’re loving the ciders from Common Cider for their light, crisp flavor with only a hint of sweetness. Check out our favorite brews, along with some suggestions for perfect pairings...
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Perfect Pairings for Fall
Tips for Assembling an Outstanding Cheese Board — and Don’t Forget the Wine (and Beer!)
With the holidays fast approaching, you might be starting to think about what sorts of tasty snacks to put out when company comes to town. You can’t go wrong with a nicely composed cheese plate — but don’t just cube some cheddar and call it a day! Try our suggestions for a well-rounded fall cheese tray...
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Experience Washed-Rind Decadence
Fromagerie Guilloteau Campagnier Cheese
We’re happy to announce that the maker of the delectable d’Affinois, Fromagerie Guilloteau, has now released a new cheese, Campagnier. With a distinctive orange washed rind, this double crème cheese features a lush, buttery texture and subtle fruity flavors. This cheese really shines when paired with fresh fruits — try it with figs, cranberries or sun-dried tomatoes for a delicious appetizer.
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New to our Specialty Cheese Department: Nicasio Valley Cheese Company
Fresh Cheese from a Local Producer
We’ve always proudly featured local cheese producers in our Specialty Cheese Department — after all, some of the best cheeses in the world are made right here in Northern California. We recently had the exciting opportunity to add another local cheese producer to our mix: Nicasio Valley Cheese Company. Located in Marin County, they are the only organic farmstead cheese producer in California, meaning that their cheese is made exclusively from the organic milk produced by their own heard of pasture-grazed dairy cows. We love their Foggy Morning cheese, an American Cheese Society award-winning fresh cheese with a soft, pillowy texture and a subtle tang that makes it perfect for summer.
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Oh La La!! French Cheese!
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
There’s no doubt that French cheeses are lusciously delicious! But how can we rationalize their calories and fat?? According to researchers, eating French cheeses may help explain the “French Paradox,” which is the phenomenon in which the French experience lower cardiovascular rates than those of us in the US, despite their higher intake of saturated fats.
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Vive la France! Vive Formage!
French Cheeses from our Specialty Cheese Department
July 14 marks Bastille Day, a French national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution. Francophiles can celebrate by sampling some of our favorite French cheeses, available in our Specialty Cheese Department.
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Cheese, Booze and Gold Medals
State Fair Winner Pairings
The winners have been chosen in this year’s State Fair competitions for California’s best beers, wines and cheeses, and Nugget Markets is happy to stock many of the top finishers! We’ve put together this handy guide to pairing these award-winning cheeses, beers and wines to create true gold-medal taste!
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Live From The Cheese Bar
If you love cheese tips from our cheese mongers, don’t miss out on the cheese tips Reed Pattison, specialty cheese manager at our El Dorado Hills Nugget Markets, shared with Good Day Sacramento earlier this week! Reed shared tips from our cheese bar that will help you make the perfect gourmet burger for Dad this Father’s Day!
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Brews and Bites For Dad!
Treat dad like a king this Father’s Day with these regal cheese(burger) and beer pairings, specially created by pro cheesemongers! Go the extra mile and grill up a juicy burger to top with one of these fantastic cheeses, then pair your creation with a complementary local brew!