FIXIN'S FOR THE DAY
AFTER
Even though we swear we're going to fast the next day, leftovers come a'calling. Below are some ideas on how to enjoy that day old piece of pie
or liven up even the driest turkey sandwich!
Cranberry Fool
A delicious cranberry relish that definitely beat the stuff in the can. Made with fresh
fruit and no preservatives, it is a great way to liven up a plate of leftover turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes.
Grafton 4 Year Cheddar
Our favorite cheese for melting on top of Apple Pie (If you haven't tried it, it's amazing!!)
Honey Balsamic Dijon Mustard
From Edmond Fallot in France, it's the ideal blend of hot & sweet. The perfect mustard for a turkey sandwich.
Cotswold
By Sunday, when everyone's getting a little bored with the leftovers, a sure hit is to melt
some yummy cotswold over your turkey and taters. A soft, semi-aged cheddar that's peppered throughout with chives and onion, it melts
great!
COOKIN' IN STYLE
Listen dahling, just because you're stuck in the kitchen doesn't mean you can't look
absolutely
fabulous for your dinner guests!
You can be the cat's meow with one of our adorable new aprons from Jessie Steele! We'll have even more designs arriving before the
holidays.
FRESH TRUFFLES!
For all you
fungi-philes: truffle season is here! Black summer truffles are still
available,
and White Winter truffles will be here soon. We will be bringing in
two shipments of fresh truffles in December on a pre-order basis. Due
to a very dry summer, the harvest is much smaller than usual and as
ECON 101 taught us, that means prices went up. Prices vary week by
week,
but expect somewhere around $30/oz. for black and $225/oz. for white.
Please send us an e-mail if you're interested and would like all the
details. These fragrant little treasures will ensure
you have a holiday meal to remember!
THANKSGIVING HOURS
Mon - Wed:
Open: 10am - 7pm
Thanksgiving:
Closed
Friday:
Open: 12pm - 7pm
Saturday:
Open: 8am - 6pm
Sunday:
Closed
PLEASE NOTE: The regular store hours listed in the footer of this newsletter have
not yet been updated to reflect our NEW STORE HOURS
C'est Cheese is now open Monday thru Friday
10AM to 7PM & Saturdays
8AM to 6PM.
We are still closed Sundays.
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C'est Newsletter
November 2007
Thanksgiving is one week away! Do you know where your turkey is? To help you pull off a
Thanksgiving to remember, we've put together a
special newsletter with lots of ideas for
feeding both friends and family. Whether you'll be up to your elbows in turkey stuffing or a lucky guest watching the game. We're
thinking about more than just the Big Meal itself, since aren't turkey sandwiches the next day just as delicious? As you read on, you'll see
loads of ideas on what to serve the night before, the day of, and also the weekend after. After all, who made the rule that Thanksgiving only
lasts one day?
Chicken Stock People have been raving about our Savory Choice chicken, beef and vegetable stock packets that come in individual
servings.
Since many of us will be feeding larger crowds we thought it would be nice to bring in larger food service packages so that you're not having to open
packets all day. The larger container makes a total of 10 gallons of stock. (Luckily, it freezes well so you don't have to use it all.)
Truffle Salt One of our favorite products! Simply use over mashed potatoes or even a pinch or two in stuffing to give your
dish a
wonderful finish. Also great on scrambled eggs, since you'll eventually have to eat breakfast again...
Whipped Cream with Walnut Oil A great way to jazz up that delicious
homemade (or
not...we won't tell) pie. Add just a little bit of some high quality nut oil to whipped cream and voila you've got a deliciously unique
topping.
TURKEY DAY GIFTS
Perhaps you're lucky
enough to be a guest this year. There are few things better than
arriving
to a warm home filled with the smell of roasted turkey and freshly
baked pie. Course, it's always nice to bring a little gift to those
who took
the time to prepare such a delicious meal and C'est Cheese is just the
place to find a nice, thoughtful gift. Whether you want to bring a
nice
bottle of wine or a nice artisan cutting board that they can enjoy for
many meals to come, we have several unique gifts in
stock.
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HOLIDAY GIFT BOUTIQUE
You've made your lists, and hopefully they've already been checked
twice, because today (Thursday) is the Art Museum's annual Holiday
Gift
Boutique, which is going to be a perfect opportunity to get an early
start on your holiday shopping. From 10:00am to 6:00pm five local
vendors
will be displaying wonderful and unique gift ideas for everyone on your
"nice" list. Also, to help enhance that warm fuzzy holiday feeling,
ten
percent of all proceeds will go to support children's art programs at
the Santa Barbara Art Museum. The boutique will be taking place at the
beautiful Ridley-Tree Center on the corner of Santa Barbara St. and
Arrellaga. Hope to see you there!
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FARRO
Now at C'est Cheese!
One of the earliest cultivated grains, which is also one of the healthiest!
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What to serve the night before...
A challenge in it's own right since many guests arrive the night before hungry and tired from
traveling. Make your life easier by serving te delicious & nutritious recipe below that you can even make in advance so you can spend more time
with your guests.
Farro with Chicken, Sauteed Arugula & Roasted Tomatoes
(serves 4-6)
Cook Farro according to instructions, then add grilled chicken breast,
arugula that you've sauteed with either garlic or shallots, and our delicious roasted
tomatoes in olive oil and garlic. This incredibly simple meal is easy to prepare and reheats
wonderfully.
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Thanksgiving Appetizers
I don't know about you, but
appetizers on Thanksgiving are always a tough one. First of all,
everyone
skips breakfast in anticipation of a large meal, but they are usually
starving well before the turkey is done. We recommend the following:
-Put out
appetizers in phases. This keeps stomach growling to a minimum but
also prevents over indulging before the main course is served.
-Avoid carbohydrates which will fill people up too much. For instance,
put out a couple cheeses (I know, you're probably shocked at this
suggestion!), but opt for firmer ones that don't require crackers.
Piave, Zamorano, St. George, and Lincolnshire Poacher are four
delicious cheeses
that would work great. These cheeses are a little drier and firmer and
therefore are best eaten straight, sans cracker.
-For subsequent
appetizers, choose foods that, again, won't be too filling but are full
of flavor and therefore keep people from over appetizing. To the right
is a list of just the thing we're talking about.
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TOP 3 TURKEY DAY APPS
1. FIRMER CHEESES - ones that are best eaten without crackers: Piave, Zamorano, St. George &
Lincolnshire
Poacher. Maybe put some olives out for color!
2. RICK'S PICKS
Windy Wasabeans - green beans pickled in a soy-wasabi brine OR Pepi-Pep Peps
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pickled roasted peppers
These pickled veggies are carb free and full of flavor!
3. ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO - blanch fresh asparagus from the Farmer's Market or try a jar of
our tender and slightly milder white asparagus from Germany.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Due to our new store hours, tastings will now begin at 7:30 PM instead of 6:30 PM. We
would also like to remind everyone that our tasting tickets are non-refundable. If
you
find
yourself in a position where you have tickets, but don't think you'll
be able to make it, we can oftentimes find someone to buy the tickets
from you,
but it is not guaranteed.
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DECEMBER CHEESE TASTING: Champagne &
Cheese -
Part Deux
Monday, Dec. 3rd, Tuesday,
Dec. 4th & Wednesday, Dec. 5th
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: $25/person
We've done it before,
and we're doin' it again. Why? Because we know the drill, it's
December, Christmas is right around the corner and you're in the mood
to celebrate. That's why this month we're going for the tried and
true,
"Champagne" & cheese (champagne is in quotes since it will actually
be a sparkling wine). During the ride we'll discuss just why they're a
match made in heaven and also talk about the
cheeses, where they're from, how they're made, and what makes them just
so champagne friendly. Hope you can make it!
Class sizes are limited so reservations are required. To reserve your seat(s) you can call (965.0318)
or
e-mail
us and we'll put your name down on the list,
first come, first serve basis. Your reservation will be held until Thursday, November 29th. Any tickets
that
have
not
been purchased by then will be released to the waiting list. And please, if you sign up and can't make it, the sooner you let us know
the better. If you can't
make it
into
the store and wish to purchase your tickets over the phone by credit
card, there is a $1.00 flat fee per transaction, not per ticket. We will begin promptly at 7:30 PM so timeliness is
appreciated.
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