Luck o’ the Irish
You’ll be pinching yourself after you taste this perfect St. Paddy’s Day pairing. This St. Patrick’s Day, be a wee bit bold with a mighty mug of stout beer paired with a chunk of amazing cheese.
Daily Dish the Nugget Markets blog
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Cheese of the Month
Our local specialty cheese feature of the month is Fiscalini Farms out of Modesto, Ca! Using milk from registered Holstein, Jersey and Brown Swiss cows owned by Fiscalini Farms, this family-owned-and-operated sustainable farm was first established in 1912. Known for its unique artisanal and handcrafted San Joaquin Gold, Fiscalini Farms creates its award-winning cheeses with milk piped directly from the milk storage tanks in the dairy farm to the cheese factory on the premises. Fiscalini Farms is going to be sampling a selection of their delectable cheeses at participating Nugget Markets locations throughout the month.
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Seven Year Itch
Cheddar has approximately 7 grams of protein per ounce (about 15% of the Daily Value). For a delicious way to get your protein try our newest cheddar, the Deer Creek Seven Year Proprietor’s Grand Reserve Cheddar.
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Kind of Blue
Cheese has many health benefits and is great for you when eaten in moderation; a source of quality protein, calcium and vitamin B. A great way to enjoy cheese in moderation is to eat the most flavorful cheese you can find. The more intense the flavor, the less you need to eat.
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Cave Art
Cave aged gruyere is king during the holiday and winter months when it’s used in almost any comfort dish. Its superior melting qualities and deep, decadent flavor enriches even simple ingredients.
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Saint Agur Cheese
What could be better than a crisp apple on a cool autumn day? I’ll tell you what’s better: a crisp apple with a chunk of delicious Saint Agur cheese!
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Laura Chenel Flavored Chèvre Logs
From the historic Laura Chenel Chèvre Company comes a great new line of flavored Chèvres. Originally founded in the late 1970s, Laura Chenel was a true goat cheese pioneer, whose classic Chèvre achieved fame when served on the iconic Warmed Goat Cheese Salad at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley. Having recently opened their new facility in the Carneros region of Sonoma County, they have released some amazing new cheeses: the Honey Chèvre, Chopped Olive Chèvre and Truffle Chèvre.
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Creminelli Salami
The first time I tasted Creminelli Salami, it was love at first bite! I mean, what’s not to love? All–natural ingredients; humanely raised, vegetarian–fed animals; and time–tested, authentic Italian recipes, some of which are rumored to date back to the 1600s.
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Roaring Brook Dairy Mozzarella Cheese Making Kits
Ever wonder what it would be like to make your own cheese? Well you’re in luck: with just a gallon of milk and the Roaring Brook Dairy Mozzarella Kit, you’ll have everything you need to get started!
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Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam & St. Pat Cheese
Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, two longtime friends and true foodies, founded Cowgirl Creamery in the early 1990s. Looking for a new adventure, they began making cheese in a restored barn in the quaint coastal town of Point Reyes Station in Marin County.