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SUMMARY:Masters Series Culinary Masterclass: American Cheese - Not the Yellow Slices
DESCRIPTION:Think American cheese begins and ends with individually wrapped yellow squares? Think again.\nJoin renowned cheese expert Jeffrey A. Babcock for an engaging and delicious journey through the rich landscape of American artisanal cheesemaking. Drawing on decades of experience in the specialty cheese industry\, extensive travels throughout Europe\, visits to more than eighty dairies\, and service as a judge for both the American Cheese Society Competition and the World Cheese Awards\, Jeff brings unmatched insight into the people\, places\, traditions\, and innovations shaping American cheese today.\nWith a unique academic background in religion\, myth\, and ritual\, Jeff approaches cheese not merely as food\, but as a living expression of culture\, history\, and craftsmanship. Throughout this master class\, guests will discover how American cheesemakers have adapted centuries-old techniques while creating distinctly American styles that rival the world’s finest cheeses.\nThe tasting will highlight exceptional cheeses from every corner of the country\, including:\nThe Midwest\nWidmer’s Cheese Cellars (Wisconsin) and the fascinating history of America’s original Brick Cheese\nWiebe Dairy (Kansas) and their farmhouse raw milk Cottonwood River Reserve\nUplands Cheese (Wisconsin)\, producer of some of the most celebrated cheeses in America and the grand finale of the tasting experience\nThe Northeast\nHistoric Grafton Village Cheese (Vermont) and their traditional raw milk Shepsog\nThe pioneering fresh goat cheeses of Vermont Creamery\nNew York’s own Five Spoke Creamery\, showcasing locally crafted Porter Tomme\nThe South\nSweet Grass Dairy (Georgia)\, one of the South’s most acclaimed cheesemakers\, featuring their distinctive Southern-inspired creations\nThe West Coast\nPoint Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company (California) and their award-winning blue cheeses\nFiscalini Farmstead Cheese and celebrated California classics including San Joaquin\nHistoric Marin French Cheese Co.\, America’s oldest cheese company\, featuring fresh cheese favorites\nAlong the way\, Jeff will share stories from the dairies\, discuss the evolution of the American artisan cheese movement\, and explain what makes these producers among the most respected names in the industry today.\nWhether you’re a dedicated cheese lover or simply curious about what American cheesemakers are creating beyond the yellow slice\, this master class offers a flavorful and fascinating exploration of one of America’s greatest culinary success stories. Come taste\, learn\, and discover why some of the world’s most exciting cheeses are being made right here at home.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/masters-series-masterclass-food-fest-sysco-chef-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Norton Hall\, Norton Hall
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30),Featured Events,Festivals,Master Class
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