In our foodie culture there are a few events per year that draw the artisans out from their busy days...
The briny element of this natural Basque cider draws out more of the salty nutty components of the Spanish, sheep's cheese highlighting the complexity from its age profile. The cheese cuts the funk in the cider bringing out the...
dust off those picnic baskets, lay back and enjoy the show
We're excited to be included in this CBS Local article, guiding Chicagoans through the cities best picnic options for the Air & Water Show.
The Daily Green, a consumer's guide to green from goodhousekeeping.com, spoke with Pastoral Fromager Cesar Olivares to discuss the environmental impact of cheese.
Stemming from the release of a study ranking the carbon footprint of different...
Yesterday Pastoral's Fromager Cesar Olivares checked in at the WGN Chicago, to appear on the local news program, Midday Fix!
The broadcast was live, but you can still checkout the recorded segment on their website here.
The fix of the day was...
THE CHEESE
Pastoral Fromager
Cesar Olivares
This cheese originates in the heart of the Loire Valley in France, the cradle of...
Gourmet News, the Business Newspaper for the Gourmet Industry included a great article about Pastoral's new website and our new online store in their August, 2011 issue. The article is available to subscribers here.
Detailed descriptions and...
Here at Pastoral we are constantly getting new cheeses. Up-and-coming producers and traditional artisans who stay off the beaten path come to our attention and we simply must share them with our fellow Chicagoans.
There are other cheeses that...
Wholesale Cheesemonger
Lisa Futterman
July 22, 2011
Periodically I like to round up a chef or two and take them to visit a cheese maker or two. As Pastoral’s wholesale cheesemonger, I find it’s beneficial and eye-opening for chefs and cheese...
The CheeseSpring Brook Farm is the second of two farms in the US to make this French Alpine...
While we love to talk about wine, read about beer, blog about pairings, we can't deny that the best way to expand our knowledge and enjoy the special beverages we sell is to taste! To show our appreciation to those of you who enjoy doing just...
Every day in October, Pastoral will be highlighting a different cheesemaker in its three stores as well as on its blog.
As we gear up for October's American Cheese Month festivities, the gourmet retail industry is buzzing about this inaugural...
