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Pairing of the Week: Tomme de Nena and Domaine Sauvete "Oneiros"

Pairing of the Week: Tomme de Nena and Domaine Sauvete "Oneiros"

Posted in Cheese, Pairing of the Week, Wine, and White Wine on January 18, 2012
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This week's pairing is a marriage of Kentucky's very own Tomme de Nena and Domaine Sauvete, a white wine from the Loire Valley in France. Read all about why these two work so well together!

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Pairing of the Week: Reading Raclette & Beaujolais Villages

Pairing of the Week: Reading Raclette & Beaujolais Villages

Posted in Cheese, Pairing of the Week, Wine, American Artisan Cheese, and Red Wine on January 12, 2012
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The whole is greater than the sum of its parts: the key to any great song, any great painting and this spectacular pairing!

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Pairing of the Week: Firestone Walker Reserve Porter & Challerhocker

Pairing of the Week: Firestone Walker Reserve Porter & Challerhocker

Posted in Craft Beer , Cheese, Imported Cheese, and Pairing of the Week on January 6, 2012
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The cheese and Porter pair well together. The hazelnut and macadamia nut notes in the cheese glide easily into the root beer/caramely flavors in the beer. The buttery texture of the cheese needs a little more acidity from the Porter to completely cut through the fat and leave the tongue singing.

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Staff Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup with Marieke Smoked Cumin Gouda

Staff Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup with Marieke Smoked Cumin Gouda

Posted in Cheese, Recipes, and American Artisan Cheese on January 4, 2012
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It's winter and everyone is eating soup these days and we all know that soup is better with cheese, but lets stray away from the cheddars, the alpine cheeses and the parmesans of the world for a second and try something else, something new maybe.

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Pairing of the Week: TOMA DELLA ROCCA & PROSECCO

Pairing of the Week: TOMA DELLA ROCCA & PROSECCO

Posted in Cheese, Imported Cheese, Pairing of the Week, Wine, and Sparkling & Rose Wine on December 30, 2011
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This is a really elegant and classic pairing that should do much to provide a solid base for many a Chicagoan's New Year's party, so let's sell some!

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Merchant Park Community Garden Recipes: Good Things Come In Small Packages

Merchant Park Community Garden Recipes: Good Things Come In Small Packages

Posted in Holiday, Recipes, and Merchant Park Community Garden Recipes on December 23, 2011
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They say good things come in small packages, and that's never been more true than this year with a fresh batch of recipes from our friends at the Merchant Park Community Garden

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Hot For The Holidays (Part 10)

Hot For The Holidays (Part 10)

Posted in Bread, Jams, & Accompaniments, Holiday, and Specialty Food on December 23, 2011
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In our last gifting guide installment, Senior Counter Associate Adam gushes about one of our favorite new chocolate treats!

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Hot For The Holidays (Part 9)

Hot For The Holidays (Part 9)

Posted in Bread, Jams, & Accompaniments, Charcuterie, Cheese, Holiday, Wine, American Artisan Cheese, Red Wine, Sparkling & Rose Wine, White Wine, Specialty Food, and Gifts on December 22, 2011
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On the 9th day of gifting our Assistant Buyer Adrienne brought to you: Quince & Apples Apples in Sparkling wine preserves!

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Have a Drink!

Have a Drink!

Posted in Holiday, Pairing of the Week, Recipes, Wine, Red Wine, Sparkling & Rose Wine, White Wine, Gifts, and Spirits on December 21, 2011
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Our house sommelier shares a favorite cocktail recipe to help take the edge off the first half of the work week.

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Hot For The Holidays (Part 8)

Hot For The Holidays (Part 8)

Posted in Bread, Jams, & Accompaniments, Charcuterie, Cheese, Holiday, Specialty Food, and Gifts on December 21, 2011
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On the 8th day of the Hot For The Holidays gifting guide Manager David gave to you some advice about some awesome pickled vegetables to give as gifts or take for yourself. (Or Both).

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Hot For The Holidays (Part 7)

Hot For The Holidays (Part 7)

Posted in Charcuterie, Cheese, Holiday, Uncategorized, American Artisan Cheese, Specialty Food, and Gifts on December 20, 2011
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In today's installment of Hot For The Holidays, sandwich associate Charlie explains why he has such deep feelings for the Swissmar universal cheese knife.

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Hot For The Holidays (Part 6)

Hot For The Holidays (Part 6)

Posted in Craft Beer , Bread, Jams, & Accompaniments, Charcuterie, Cheese, Holiday, Pairing of the Week, Wine, American Artisan Cheese, Red Wine, Sparkling & Rose Wine, White Wine, and Gifts on December 19, 2011
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In today's installment of the Hot For The Holidays gift guide, Cheesemonger Bryan tells you about his favorite way to remember everything he's tasted.

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Hot For The Holidays (Part 5)

Hot For The Holidays (Part 5)

Posted in Bread, Jams, & Accompaniments, Holiday, Uncategorized, Specialty Food, and Gifts on December 18, 2011
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In the fifth installment of Pastoral's Hot For The Holidays gift guide, sandwich bar associate Yahn tells you all about one of his favorite local confections.

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Hot For The Holidays (Part 4)

Hot For The Holidays (Part 4)

Posted in Craft Beer , Bread, Jams, & Accompaniments, Charcuterie, Cheese, Cheese News, Holiday, Pairing of the Week, Wine, American Artisan Cheese, Red Wine, Sparkling & Rose Wine, White Wine, and Gifts on December 17, 2011
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In Part 4 of our Hot For The Holidays gifting guide, cheesemonger Nick gives you a tip on a beautiful seasonal cheese for the winter months.

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Friday Wine-Day

Friday Wine-Day

Posted in Holiday, Wine, Red Wine, Sparkling & Rose Wine, White Wine, and Gifts on December 16, 2011
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Our house sommelier gives you some tips on great wines that he loves for this holiday season.

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