Entertaining with Cheese and Charcuterie Blog

This past summer 2023, for our annual family break, we asked the kids where they...

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From the peaks of the Pyrenees to the valley of Loire, France’s spirit of joie...

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Best of: Antonelli's Halloween Cheese & Candy – October 2023 – Though we never need...

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ACC OCT 2023  Meet the Maker: Caseificio Dell'Alta Langa    INTRO Among verdant steeped slopes,...

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Introducing: Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day! We here at Antonelli’s have an official position on...

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Charcuterie is a French word that reveals the epicurean world of preserved meats. We can...

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From Antonelli's Cheesemonger Jerod Hruska  A Test – Then a Trip! When you are a...

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No matter which generation claims you, the realm of ‘80s Movies’ has intrinsically captured your imagination and stimulated your spirit. Whether your birthright designates you as a Boomer, a Millennial, or something in-between, these select icons of 1980s film forever hold a place in our hearts and, we wonder – what would each of their “soul cheeses” be?

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Sometimes creatively described as a “cheese sommelier,” cheesemongers must have extensive knowledge of cheese, cheesemaking, and producers. A cheesemonger ‘faking it til they make it’ will betray themselves quickly as...

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Let's indulge in a gourmet experience and match each zodiac sign with their ultimate cheese based on their characteristics. Plus, a few palate-pleasing pairings for each! Regardless of your sign, every cheese offers a universe of flavors waiting to be explored.

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From the caves of Roquefort to the pastures of Switzerland, the world of artisan food and beverages is rich, varied, and deeply rooted in the unique regions they come from. Terroir isn't just a fancy word; it's a celebration of diversity, culture, and tradition.

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When we begin to unpack the realm of European cheeses in our mind’s eye, of course Italy & France are eager to jump to the front, however Germany presents a truly fascinating microcosm of the cheese world itself...

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First, let's talk about flavor. Have you ever bitten into a ripe peach, straight from the farm, and marveled at how it tastes exponentially better than anything store-bought? That's the magic of local food! In the world of cheese, this can be extra-special as the “flavors of the land” comes into play...

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In July of 2023, Antonelli's Cheese has dedicated our monthly Club box to one of our favorite Texas cheesemakers! And with credentials like hers, we know that Susan Rigg at River Whey Creamery is a favorite of tons of people! Read on to learn about the cheeses and producer our Club Members will enjoy this month.

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We've decided to honor our cheese-y forefathers to celebrate Father's Day for June's Cheese Club box. Cheesemaking - and artisan food and beverage making in general - has been intertwined with human history since the dawn of time, which makes this box all the more special! Read on to learn about the cheeses and producers our Club Members will enjoy this month!

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When it comes to fine artisan cheese, the milk is everything. And each kind of milk is different. Of the four milk types that the FDA has deemed acceptable for cheesemaking, cow is distinctive from water buffalo, and goat is different from sheep. Each type of milk produces a unique kind of cheese!

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Tracing its roots back to Ancient Greece, feta cheese is as old as history itself. As the myth goes, the cyclops Polyphemus was the first to make feta. He carried milk from his sheep in a bag made from a sheep's stomach, only to find it turned into a tart and tangy cheese after a few days. Ever since, this cheese, famous for its crumbly texture and distinctive tang, has been a staple in Greek households.

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Accessible yet limitless, the grilled cheese gives us both the blueprint and the freedom to create culinary magic. While one cannot go wrong with the classic ingredients that are available even at a gas station convenience mart, follow our lead into the higher realms to uncover greater levels of grilled goodness. We tackle each of the seven styles of cheese – precisely to let it be known that all of them have a place at the table during grilled cheese time!

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Some of the first and most popular cheeses of the world are made with raw milk. Take Roquefort or Comte from France, and the classic Swiss Gruyère as examples. Not only are they delicious and safe, they also stay true to the tradition and historical cheesemaking processes while honoring the milk, animals, and farmers that produce it. 

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Every month we send out dozens of boxes of cheese to our Antonelli's Cheese Club Members, where we get the chance to show-off a rare selection of cheeses from our friends in the industry! Most cheeses aren't available in our shop (or anywhere around town!), so our Cheese Club Members get the ultimate exclusivity. The theme for May 2023 was "Taste of Place: The Mountains." 

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When conjuring up a big, broad scope of visions for bountiful spring spreads of cheese, wine and accompaniments, a focus on white wines definitely emerges – as gorgeous vintages representing rosé, sparkling and all manner of whites jump to mind. Not that reds do not have a prime seat at this table! If white wines are the ‘Soul-Mate’ to fine artisan cheese, think of red wines as cheese’s ‘Twin Flame’ – always engaged in a dance with duality.

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