Tips for Entertaining
Don’t be intimidated by the thought of entertaining! All it takes is a little bit of planning. Follow this handy guide for answers to some of the most frequently asked party planning questions.
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Hygge for the Holidays
The Field Guide: Holiday 2023
You know that warm, cozy feeling of reading by a fire, putting your favorite fall sweater on or sipping hot chocolate while reminiscing with friends? The Danish have a word for it: Hygge (pronounced HEW-guh), and you’ll find it all in our latest Field Guide, free in stores now!
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California Cheese & Wine Pairings
Take your celebration to the next level with these delicious duos starring California cheeses perfect for holiday entertaining. For even more pairing ideas, just ask one of our talented Wine Stewards or Cheese Specialists!
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How to Build a Pear-Fect Picnic
In Partnership with California Pears
Colorful, sweet, juicy and aromatic, fresh California Pears are the perfect start to a summer picnic or cheese board. Just throw in a few more tasty ingredients to create a picture pear-fect picnic!
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Make Me a Match: Part 3
Expert Wine & Cheese Pairings
Last but not least, these final five wine and cheese pairings are certainly worth the wait. Our talented wine stewards and cheesemongers worked together to create their perfect pairings with favorites from each of their departments. Try these stores’ inspired recommendations and talk to our team in person for other delicious ideas!
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Make me a Match: Part 2
Expert Wine & Cheese Pairings
Who’s ready for seconds, thirds and fourths of wine and cheese? Following up on Part 1 of the series, we talked to the wine and cheese teams at five more of our stores to find out their perfect pairings. Give these delicious duos a try, or talk to your local wine steward and cheesemonger for even more inspiration!
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Go for the Goat
There’s no better time than spring to enjoy great goat cheese, which is why we put together three delightful pairings featuring a variety of flavorful chèvre options from Laura Chenel. Based locally in Sonoma County, Laura Chenel has been a pioneer for American goat cheese since 1979. Try a few of their glorious goat cheeses with fine wines that make them shine.
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Springtime Cheese Pairings
Whether you’re raising a glass to Easter, Passover, the spring equinox or simply making it through another day, we’re here for it! Celebrate springtime with these delightful wine, whiskey, beer and cheese pairings from our pros. Cheers!
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Wine & Cheese Pairings Worth Celebrating
If you’re looking for some perfect pairings to close out the year, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these featured sips (including both fine wines and bourbon), each matched with an artisan cheese from our specialty cheese department. Cheers to the New Year!
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California Dreamin’
All the fruit is grown
And the cheese is made,
In our Golden State
On a summer’s day.
Just add a glass of wine,
And we’ll eat some today.
California dreamin’
On such a summer’s day!