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LOCAL SHOPPING
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A Tasty, Trendy Home for the Holidays with The Cheese Lady
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staple in eastern European homes – especially notorious at Italian home gatherings – is coming to the forefront of party planning and eats. And if you are on social media or take in the occasional home or lifestyle magazine, you most likely have come across it. The rise of the charcuterie board. Charcuterie is of French origin, meaning “cooked flesh.” Coming to creation in the 15th century, butcher shops there would sell pork products salted and smoked to preserve the meat. Today’s boards hold true to that portion of its history, six centuries later, but include items like cheeses, olives, fruits, breads, nuts and more. Now, that’s a lot of flavors to tackle and refine into a winning combination for entertaining taste buds. So how do you learn to curate such a spread?
THE CHEESE LADY.
Your holiday destination will be the Texas Corners locale, or in the Salut Market off Westnedge in Kalamazoo, as an off-shoot of the original Muskegon location, after owner Natalie Fuller was looking to start her own
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small business. Having worked in big-named food products for years, she wanted to take the small-business food approach, and the Cheese Lady had everything she wanted in a literal one-stop shop. Here, you are personally guided through your charcuterie experience. You’re not alone in trying to pair cheeses with meats and wines. Here, it’s a customized and personal experience as you speak with staff on what will make the optimal platter or gift! Staff are well-trained and thoroughly well-versed on the products they carry to lead you to an exquisite tasting experience for your family, friends, coworkers. Did you already have choice meats on hand at home and need to pair with cheeses? Or maybe a wine or two that you need a board to compliment? Here you can have a conversation as to what works best for your pairing journey and ensure taste buds are thoroughly pleased and entertained.
If you’re interested in starting your foray into charcuterie and not sure where to start for your holiday function, here’s what’s available to you this coming holiday season.
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Open Tuesday – Saturday CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY
SALUT MARKET
3112 S WESTNEDGE AVE
Tues – Fri 10 – 6 Sat 9 – 3
TEXAS CORNERS STORE 7035 W Q AVE
Tues – Fri 11-7 Sat 11-3 ONLINE ORDERING thecheeselady.net/locations/ Kalamazoo
There will be special days and hours of business announced. Follow “The Cheese Lady Kalamazoo” on Facebook for the latest update on special hours.
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