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By Valery Larson
The California Artisan Cheese Festival
A Cheese Lovers’ Paradise March 27th–29th, 2020
Getting to know a place with all its unique
For anyone who has wondered where the cheese they love to nosh on comes from, Friday and Saturdayare the days to join one of the intimate guided tours that visit many
idiosyncrasies & landscape, it’s people and culinary vibe can
take a lifetime. But on March 27th - 29th, 2020 a fantastic
annual event takes place that condenses the beauty, the people and flavors of Sonoma County and California into a very full
and rich weekend. The Artisan Cheese Festival takes place at several different venues and locals, bringing together the artisan cheesemakers and cheesemongers, the wineries, breweries, bakers, chefs and other artisan producers of California, to Sonoma County to celebrate that iconic rich and creamy
of the farms and creameries that produce local cheeses.
Hearing the story of cheese from the farmers and producers themselves gives us a greater understanding every time
we take a bite, of the hard work and love they bestow their cheeses. The beauty of Sonoma county will take on a new
comfort food so many of us love, Cheese.
meaning after meeting these passionate people. The tours have limited space so don’t hesitate, sign up soon.
Sunday morning, from
9:30 to 11 am brings the outstanding Bubbles & Brunch, hosted by Clark Wolf, with a side of cooking demonstrations by Celebrity Chef Tracey Shepos Cemani of La Crema Winery. And from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Grace Pavilion in the Sonoma County fairgrounds, bring an appetite and partake in a feast for the senses at the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace where more than 100 craftspeople will share their cheeses and artisan products.
Parking is complimentary and the take-away is the highly desired Artisan Cheese Festival insulated cheese tote bag.
At the 3-day event, the educational component makes this a truly unique experience, where you will brush
shoulders with authors such as super cheese enthusiast, Laura Werlin, author
of 6 books on everything cheese. She teaches an artistic cheese board design seminar during the festival, giving you
an opportunity to take home a beautiful Boos cheese board. The very entertaining Clark Wolf, author and host of At the
Table with Clark Wolf on KRSO radio
will be introducing the talented California Cheesemakers at a seminar at the Flamingo hotel in Santa Rosa. And if you’ve ever
Meet the Artisan Cheese Makers & Sample Their Fine Cheeses
had the desire to make your own cheese,
there is the perfect hands-on opportunity
to create Mozzarella, Chevre, and Burrata with cheese specialist, Nicole Easterday.
Verde on Blanc Bites
Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese
Smoked Salmon with Cheese
There is much more to share about this cheese lovers’ event than can’t fit into the pages of the Gazette, for extensive details, locations, & ticket information, go to:
artisancheesefestival.com.
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