Farmstead Cheeses and Wines: Jeff’s Blog

An occasional blog from and about Farmstead Cheeses and Wines, Alameda and Montlcair California’s choice for fine wines and artisan cheeses. Peppered with comments, Jeff’s musings and articles in local publications, as well as photos from Jeff and Carol’s travels in search of the best food and wine, the Farmstead Blog is a fun way to keep in touch with the store.

Archive for December, 2007


31
Dec

Quotes

“Cheese is milk’s leap towards immortality“
- Clifton Paul Fadiman

“Wine is the most civilized thing in the world“
-Ernest Hemingway


19
Dec

About Us

Here’s some info about Farmstead Cheeses and Wines:

We’re located in the Alameda Marketplace along with nine other fine food purveyors and eateries.
In three years, we’ve become an integral part of the Alameda community, and have become the place to buy wine and cheese.
We have the largest selection of cheeses and wines on The Island [...]


12
Dec

Raclette - A Fun Way to Melt Cheese with Friends

Here’s another reprint from one of my Alameda Sun articles, this one on Raclette.
The weather is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, it’s time for some comfort food, and nothing says comfort louder and clearer than melting cheese.
Last year I wrote about the glories of Fondue, so this year I turn my attention to [...]


03
Dec

Stealing and Returning: The joys of owning a wine shop

Someone stole a $300 bottle of champagne from the store today. This is the second time we have suffered a loss of one of our most expensive champagnes.
I suppose I should be overjoyed that we don’t have to endure theft on a regular basis, but right now, I’m just disappointed.
———
In not related news, someone [...]

copyright © 2008 farmstead cheeses & wines powered by Wordpress design by atomtan/electronovelty