We have finally brought Kent into the 21st Century so....
Don't forget to LIKE us at our Facebook page
and YES, we've dragged him into the new medium TWITTER too,
and you can catch up on all the cheesy news by checking us out at our handle:
@TheCheeseShop1.
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Cheese is still SPACE!!
Just got a note from our friends, the Westland family, that their OLD AMSTERDAM will be heading to space next month! Dutch Astronaut Andre Kuipers was granted permission (as all Astronauts are allowed) to bring some BONUS foods to the International Space station for his time up there (6 months) and he requested his favorite cheese: OLD AMSTERDAM to share with his fellow American & Russian colleagues. Wonder if ET will get to try?!?!
For more on the story, please contact: Henriette.Westland@westland-kaas.nl We always knew this was a popular cheese...now if we could just get some local Pinot up there too!!
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The Cheese Shop Survival Kit...
$79.95
This Kit Includes:
The Cheese Shop Tote (gift enclosed in this bag)
Picnic Tote with cutting board, knife, wine opener, and napkins
box of Carr's Crackers
Taza Chocolate
3 oz. Jar Savannah Bee Honey
4 oz. Jar Inglehoffer Mustard
12 oz Molinari Salami
3 pieces of Cheese (approx. 1/3lb each)
* For a special treat *
add a bottle of your favorite wine
and get 10% off wine only
*Wooden Box NOT INCLUDED...DISPLAY ONLY!!!*
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The History Of The Cheese Shop ...
In 1973, a young couple, John & Nancy McCormick, tired of the corporate life, decided to start a business that was fun & enjoyable. Something that would fill all their senses, and something they could share with everyone. They even got two of Nancy's brothers, Michael & Neil, to join in the fun...and thus was the start of The Cheese Shop, a gourmand's Mecca for world class cheeses, gourmet foods and wines!!
Our first store opened in 1973 at the old Valley Fair Shopping Center in San Jose, California. We opened our present location, in the Carmel Plaza, downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Memorial weekend in 1975, selling our San Jose location in 1979 to concentrate our efforts here. We added enough room to create a warm, cozy family enviroment that locals as well as tourists from around the world can revel in and enjoy!
I was lucky to join The Cheese Shop family in 1986, upon my return from travels in Europe, and prior to my scheduled return home to Honolulu, Hawai'i. Thirteen years later, I incorporated the business on our same Memorial anniversary, and today can proudly say that we have clients in all 50 states, and 20 countries.
Through this web site, I invite you all to come share in the O'hana (family) that is "The" Cheese Shop, Carmel. Enjoy in sharing all the bounties that our store, the beautiful region of Monterey County, and the world offers!! And remember my motto: "Eat Cheese, Drink Wine, Live Life Happy!"
Mahalo & Aloha, -Kent
What's Included In Our Monthly Club Selections...
Cheeses for May Club Members...
Grafton Village Reserve Cheddar
From Grafton, Vermont (with one of the last covered bridges you can drive across) comes this wonderful two-year aged cheddar made with raw cow's milk. The Grafton Cooperative Cheese Company dates back to 1892, as a way for the local dairy farmers to utilize their surplus milk. This signature cheddar has been awarded nationally for its mild tartness as well as its creamy texture on the palate. Grafton Village Reserve Cheddar is superb for every day eating, as well as using in your favorite recipes, let alone making GREAT Mac-&-cheese dishes! We think this cheddar will pair well with a full-bodied red wine to accentuate the tangy bite on the finish. But don't forget to try with some ales, and stouts beers!
Toma del Bot
This cow's milk cheese is ripened for 6-8 weeks, and comes to you from the Peidmonte region of Italy. Del Bot translates to “a time” which refers to the fact that the cheese is still produced in the simple ancient ways from the region. The skimming of the milk gives Toma del Bot a drier almost flaky texture when the cheese is young. However, this cheese will soften up (maybe not as much as a brie) both with age and when served at room temperature. The flavor typically is mild with grassy notes, and pairs well with crisp white wines….a perfect marriage for keeping you cool and satisfied as the summer begins!
Pistol Point Chipotle Cheddar from Rogue River Creamery
Certainly, we are MAJOR fans of Rogue River Creamery cheeses, especially their award winning (and regrettably seasonal) Rogue River Blue. But how cool and creative have they gotten?! Pistol Point Chipotle Cheddar is a cow's milk cheddar where the curds are hand rolled with ground chipotle to create a reddish orange marble appearance, adding smoky nuances and a mild tangy finish. Pair this cheese with spicy or earthy red wine to accentuate this piquant cheddar!
 Cheese of the month members receive....
three wonderful selections equalling about a pound, tasting notes and shipped right to your door, who could ask for anything else.
(Cost is $35.95/month, plus shipping)
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Wine for May Club Members...
So with just two weeks past the wonderful 5th annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine fest, you'd think I would have palate fatigue by now?! We'll my staff and I call ourselves professional tasters…we taste from the top of the bottle to the bottom, and everything in between! We are quality inspectors… ; - )
Here are two new offerings, one from our friends in Sonoma PEAY Winery, and a tasty little treat from Argentina, TRIVENTO's Amado Sur.
2011 CEP Hopkins Sauvignon Blanc
This is the second label produced by the Peay Vineard group (Vanessa, Nick & Andy) that represents GREAT quality and terrific value. This Sauv.Blanc is built in the Sancerre mold of bright fruit (lemon blossom, grapefruit), mineral notes (slate/chaulk), all with a finish that is vibrant, crisp and long. What “start to the summer” dish wouldn't go with this wine? Beautiful salads, fresh salmon (Monterey Bay preferred!) dishes would be great, but don't forget to try this with our Cheese of the Month selection: Toma del Bot cheese from Italy.
2009 Trivento “Amado Sur” Malbec
Sure, it's easy to say I have found another great Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina (this place just keeps cranking them out, one after another, and we never seem to get tired of them). BUT this fun blend (73% Malbec) has and added twist with some Bonarda (15%, Bonarda is best thought of as a bright wine, like a Barbera) and Syrah (12% certainly for depth of fruit, color and a touch of spice). Dark, classic blueberried fruit notes, with a hint of spice (anise/pepper) and a mouth feel that is chocolaty rich and velvety throughout the finish. Will go GREAT with this month's Grafton Reserve Cheddar!
Wine of the month members receive....
Two wonderful selections with winery notes shipped out monthly.
W.O.M. two bottle sets
cost $49.95 + shipping.
Get two great selections each month from
our hundreds of dynamite choices...
no end of the bin or close out wines
like other clubs have...just AWESOME wines
worthy of being in the mostdiscriminating of cellars, YOURS!!
Upcoming Events of 2012
5th Annual Pebble Beach Food and Wine
Visit our cheese table Thursday for opening night and on the VIP stage during the Lexus Grand Tasting on Saturday
April 12-15, 2012
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Now Available For Private After Hours Parties...
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