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Cheesewhizzes in Food & Wine magazine
November 17th, 2009
originally uploaded by MaggieMason.
So, this one time, Ms. Maggie Mason posted a few gorgeous photos on her web site about coming to one of our Cheesewhizzes parties.
(Have you met this girl? An inspirational dynamo, yes, but that doesn’t quite encompass her influence.)
© James Baigrie
That posting led to an article in this month’s Food & Wine magazine.
That article led to the launching of the web site.
That web site has led to the start of several Cheesewhizzes groups across the country.
Can you believe it?
I’m part of the duo that throws Napa’s best parties.
I’m a published Food & Wine recipe author.
Holy moly.
Now, of course, if you’re interested in the article, you should go pick yourself up a copy.
The December issue of Food & Wine is the biggie,
the most exciting,
the one with all the appetizer recipes you’ll tear out.
It’s the issue that makes you throw a cocktail party.
Thanks for coming along on this fun journey, we’re having a blast.
Cheesy, cheese, McCheeserson
November 6th, 2009
As my mom reminded me the other day, I have been in a high production mode lately.
I have produced and produced and produced these past few months.
Many of these projects are finally bubbling up to the top.
I am thrilled to share!
One of these productions is a new and improved Cheesewhizzes web site.
http://www.cheesewhizzes.org
Natalie and I have worked our magic to bring you the best in cheese club news.
Even better, we’ve put in the ability for you to start your own Cheesewhizzes club, in your own city, if you so like.
We’ll be sharing all kinds of that information in the next few weeks.
I’ve noticed that every time things get interesting up in my life, helenjane.com goes quiet.
Here’s to some action, eh?
Cheese and beer pairings in St. Helena
October 15th, 2009
If you’re a Napa Valley local, Natalie and I would like to direct you to an event at the St. Helena Library next week.
They’re doing an event on pairing cheese with beer, an area in which we could all use a little expertise.
From the Library:
Beer & Cheese Pairing
Wednesday, Oct 21st at 7pm
That’s right, we said beer, not wine! Join brewing expert and author of the book Grape vs. Grain, Charlie Bamforth, as he discusses the art and science of making and drinking good beer. With help from Santa Rosa cheesemaker Seana Doughty, Bamforth will pair five beers, including three local brews, with five fabulous cheeses. Come learn how enjoying a good glass of beer can be as enjoyable as drinking wine. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Also, how cool is it that our LIBRARY hosts BEER AND CHEESE PAIRINGS?
Dude.