Local Love: Yolo
You only live once, so make the most of it by shopping local! Visit one of our stores to find kitchen essentials like artisan oils, California-grown nuts and award-winning wines from right here in Yolo County!
Daily Dish the Fork Lift blog
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From the Family Farm
Founded recently in 2015, Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese Company is carrying on a tradition more than four generations in the making. Co-owners Ansally and Rick both come from dairy-farming families (hers from California, his from the Netherlands), and now their kids are in on the action as well, with daughters Michelle and Anastasia running their new cheese-making venture.
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5-Ingredient Feasts: Instant Italian
Five-ingredient feasts? Try two ingredients! Simple, hearty and delicious, pasta is the perfect one-pot meal. Enjoy authentic Italian pasta with a delicious twist as marinated goat cheese melts down into a delicious alfredo-esque sauce. Molto bene!
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Local Love: Marin
It’s easy to shop local with the abundance of artisan producers in our area. Take for instance these fine folks from Marin County! From artisan cheese to perfect pairings and even something to set the mood, Marin County is a major contributor to our local offerings.
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The New Fondue
Feeling cheesy? The latest and arguably greatest new thing in the wonderful world of comfort food is the ooey, gooey goodness known simply as raclette.
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Say Käse!
While German beers may take center stage in Oktoberfest celebrations, a party just isn’t a party without delicious cheeses to pair with them! Keep in theme with the German delicacies with artisan cheeses from Käserei Champignon of Bavaria. For more than 100 years, they’ve been making fine cheeses using locally sourced milk from Brown Swiss cows that feed on alpine grass. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Specialty Cheese Recipes
What’s better than cheddar? Well, we don’t like to play favorites, but there are a lot of specialty cheeses out there that can make your cooking both distinctive and delicious. From flavored chèvre to halloumi or even triple crème, the options are endless! Get started in your cheese adventures with these easy, cheesy recipes.
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Specialty Cheese Bites Baskets
Fancy some frugal fromage? Want to take your taste buds on a world tour for cheap? Explore the wonderful world of artisan cheese on a budget with our Specialty Cheese Bites Baskets! These baskets of bite-size cheeses offer low-risk, low-dollar options when you’re feeling a little adventurous and want to try something new, and can also whet your appetite for more if you find something you love!
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Reed’s Roquefort Adventures – Part 1
By Nugget Markets Cheese Specialist Reed P.
Just recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Société in France, and we at Nugget Markets wanted to share both the joys of the adventure and the exploration into a legendary cheese. This is Part 1 of a series that will explain why Roquefort, France's famous raw, sheep's milk blue cheese, and specifically that from Société, is such a unique and important part of gastronomy.
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CA State Fair Winner's Circle: Wine & Cheese
Celebrate the golden state in style with these California State Fair winners! Our pros matched up this year’s award-winning wines and cheeses for some gold medal pairings you’re sure to love.