OCTOBER IS AMERICAN CHEESE MONTH!
The American Cheese Society American Cheese Month is a grassroots celebration of North America’s delicious and diverse cheeses, and the farmers, cheesemakers, retailers, cheesemongers, and chefs who bring them to your table.
Each American Cheese Month, we aim to:
• Recognize and raise awareness of the quality and diversity of American cheeses.
• Support and promote great cheese, local foods, family farms, traditional methods, and sustainable production models
• Generate funding for the nonprofit American Cheese Education Foundation.
• American Cheese Month events are planned and led by anyone who loves great cheese, from cheese professionals to cheese enthusiasts, and events take place around the country, and sometimes internationally.
Link for more information on the American Cheese Society & the American Cheese Month: https://www.cheesesociety.org/i-heart-cheese/american-cheese-month/
The American Cheese Education Foundation (ACE)
The American Cheese Education Foundation (ACE) is the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) nonprofit alliance organization. The Foundation supports ACS’ education program through fundraising for scholarships, educational content, and research efforts for ACS members. Its priority is to further educational opportunities for all those interested in producing, marketing, selling, and appreciating North America’s artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses.
The ACE Foundation’s areas of support include:
• Scholarships to bring cheesemakers, retailers, students, and chefs to the ACS Conference
• Webinars on timely topics, available at no cost to ACS members
• Industry research including the biennial State of the U.S. Artisan & Specialty Cheese Industry Survey
A portion of the proceeds will benefit The American Cheese Education Foundation (ACE) is the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) nonprofit alliance organization.
American Cheese Month – Tampa Bay Events
Cigar City Cider, Tampa – Cheese & Cider Event – Thursday, October 3rd – 6:30 pm
Six Ten Brewing, Tampa – Cheese & Beer Event – Monday, October 7th – 6:30 pm
Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor – Cheese & Beer – Thursday, October 10th 6:30 pm
Terra Sur, Tampa – Cheese & Wine Event – Thursday, October 17th 6:30 pm
Aprons Cooking School, Lakeland – Cheese, Beer & Dinner – Friday, October 18th 6:30 pm
Aprons Cooking School, Sarasota – Cheese, Beer & Dinner – Saturday, October 19th 6:30 pm
Aprons Cooking School, Tampa – Cheese, Beer & Dinner – Saturday, October 26th 6:30 pm
Chef John's Creative Culinary, Dunedin – Cheese, Wine & Dinner – Monday, October 28th 6:00 pm
Cigar City Cider, Ybor City – Cheese & Cider Event – Thursday, October 3rd – 6:30 pm
Join us in historic Ybor City to celebrate American Artisan Cheese Month with Michael Landis World Cheese Judge and Jared Gilbert Cidermaker as we taste a carefully selected pairing of unique cheeses with handcrafted ciders. We will be serving 5 pairs of cheese and ciders with the option to upgrade to the V.I.P. offering which will include an exclusive cheese and mead pairing. This is an interactive educational event with the opportunity to consult two masters of their craft.
• Cigar City Cider Traditional Cider & Rogue Creamery Organic Oregon Blue
• Cigar City Cider Wise Prick Cider & Cypress Grove Purple Haze
• Cigar City Cider Hibiscus Cider & Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam
• Cigar City Cider Cowboy Dan Cider & Marieke 6 – 9 Month Gouda
• Cigar City Cider Apple Pie Cider & Grafton 2 Year Cheddar
Tickets & Event on Michael Landis – Website: https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month
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Six Ten Brewing, Tampa – Cheese & Beer Event – Monday, October 7th – 6:30 pm
Join Michael Landis, World Cheese Judge and Chris Johnson, Head Brewer for an educational journey as you sample five American Artisan Cheeses, each paired with a Six Ten Craft Beer. Simply a great experience learning more about how the cheeses and beers pair up, Chris and Michael make it fun and easy!
• Six Ten Brewing Tent Beer Munich Lager & Ellsworth Creamery Fried Beer Battered Cheese curds
• Six Ten Brewing Mischievous Black Lager & Brewing Grafton Village Handmade Cheese Shepsog
• Six Ten Brewing Ponga Imperial IPA & Sartori Asiago Olive Oli & Rosemary
• Six Ten Brewing Mischievous Red Ale & Roth Vintage Van Gogh Gouda
• Six Ten Brewing English Porter & Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam
Facebook Michael Landis Cheese: https://www.facebook.com/events/364267511193817
Tickets & Event on Michael Landis – Website: https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month
Six Ten Brewing Tickets: https://www.sixtenbrewing.com/tickets
Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor – Cheese & Beer Event – Thursday, October 10th 6:30 pm
Join Michael Landis World Cheese Judge and Travis Kruger Owner of the Crooked Thumb Brewery for a reunion of collaboration in pairing up 5 of his beers with 5 American Artisan Cheeses. Michael & Travis have created many beer and cheese pairings over the years and this will be the first one conducted at his brewery. They will bring stories of the beers, cheeses and of course how the pairing work together. You don’t want to miss this special occasion celebrating the American Cheese Month along with some amazing beers.
• Crooked Thumb Brewery Hazy DIPA Tillamook Cape Mears Cheddar
• Crooked Thumb Brewery Grandpa Jacks’ German style Pilsner Cowgirl Wagon Wheel
• Crooked Thumb Brewery Tuxedo T-shirt milk stout Sweet Grass Griffin
• Crooked Thumb Brewery Harbor Lager Vermont Creamery Bonne Bouche
• Crooked Thumb Brewery Shade Tree IPA Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue
Facebook Michael Landis Cheese: https://www.facebook.com/events/465424987372269/
Tickets: http://crookedthumbbrew.com/events/
Tickets & Event on Michael Landis – Website: https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month
Terra Sur Cafe, Tampa – Cheese & Wine Event – Thursday, October 17th 6:30 pm
Join Michael Landis for an American Artisan Cheese pairing experience with some amazing wines from around the world. Learn and taste how well these American Cheeses go with international wines.
• Wisconsin Ellsworth fried Cheese Curds with La Mora Cecchi Vermentino - Toscana, Italy, California Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam Love Block Pinot Noir - Central Otago, New Zealand
• Wisconsin Marieke 6-9 Month Gouda Tamari Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina
• Vermont Grafton 2 Year Aged Cheddar Dueling Pistols Blend - Paso Robles, California
• Oregon Rogue Creamery Organic Oregon Blue M. Chapoutier “La Combe Pilate” Viognier - France
Facebook Michael Landis Cheese: https://www.facebook.com/events/509529659592997/
Tickets & Event on Michael Landis – Website: https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month
Tickets: https://terrasurcafe.com/
Publix Aprons Cooking Schools - American Cheese Month with Certified Cheese Pro Michael Landis
October is American Cheese month and to celebrate we are pairing up some American Artisan Cheeses with some American Craft Beers. Join Michael Landis, an American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional & a Court of Master Sommelier, on a journey into the world of pairing up beer, cheese & dinner. Michael personally selected the beers, cheeses and recipes to create a fun and well paired dinner experience.
The range of cheeses will cover the highly popular styles along with what the American Artisan Cheese makers are doing best: creating cheeses based on world-renowned recipes and letting their own Terroir influence the final cheese’s flavors.
• Deep Fried Bacon-Wrapped Ellsworth Cheese curds
• Waldorf Salad with Chavrie Goat Cheese
• Italian Stuffed Flank Steak with Belgioioso Provolone
• Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue and Beets
• Citrus Belgioioso Mascarpone Cream Puffs
Friday, October 18th at 6:30 pm – Publix Aprons Cooking Schools - Lakeland, FL
Michael Landis website https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month
Michael Landis Cheese – Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/520841225407055/
Publix website Link – Lakeland
https://ww4.publix.com/recipes-planning/aprons-cooking-schools/lakeland/classes/american-cheese-month-with-certified-cheese-pro-michael-landis-6pm-20191018
Saturday, October 19th at 6:30 PM – Publix Aprons Cooking Schools - Sarasota, FL
Michael Landis website link https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month
Michael Landis Cheese – Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/774321329653708/
Publix website link – Sarasota, FL
https://ww4.publix.com/recipes-planning/aprons-cooking-schools/sarasota/classes/american-cheese-month-with-certified-cheese-pro-michael-landis-6pm-20191019
Saturday, October 26, at 6:30 PM – Publix Aprons Cooking Schools - Tampa, FL
Michael Landis website Link https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month
Michael Landis Cheese – Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/2095096404118444/
Publix website link – Tampa, FL
https://ww4.publix.com/recipes-planning/aprons-cooking-schools/tampa/classes/american-cheese-month-with-certified-cheese-pro-michael-landis-6pm-20191026
Chef John's Creative Culinary, Dunedin – Cheese, Wine & Dinner – Monday, October 28th 6:00 pm
We celebrate October’s American Artisan Cheese Month. Monday, October 28, 2019 beginning at 6:30pm in the Hall at Good Shepherd Church on Edgewater Drive in Dunedin. Hosted by Michael Landis and Chefs John Lewis and Debbie McGiffin. The evening event features a culinary delight of cheeses, wines and a perfectly paired menu to compliment the cheeses.
• Sartori Extra Aged Asiago Lobster Risotto and Arugula Salad topped with Toasted Pistachios – M. Chapoutier “LaComb Pilate” Viognier
• Marieke 6 – 9 Month Gouda Chicken Saltimboca with Polenta topped with Prosciutto flecked Marsala Sauce – The Federalist Zinfandel / Lodi-California
• Facerock Bandaged Wrapped Cheddar & Apple Scones and Turkey Meatballs & Soy Ginger Sauce – Rutherford Hill Barrel Select Red Blend / Napa
• Wine Marinated Steak Bites with Caves of Faribault AmaGorg Sauce with Shredded and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Fig Balsamic Drizzle – Tamari Malbec-Cabernet Franc Blend / Mendoza-Argentina
• Cypress Grove Fresh Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Pomegranate Syrup & Ariels - Anselmi “San Vincenzo” White Blend (Garganaga/Sauv-Blanc/Chard) / Veneto-Italy
Seating is limited for this very special event so please email or call 727 433-1889 or chefjohns@outlook.com
Facebook Michael Landis Cheese: https://www.facebook.com/events/2354086658184146/
Tickets & Event on Michael Landis – Website Link https://www.mdlandis.com/american-cheese-month