Cheese Culture Calendar

November 2011 to March 2012 Schedule

November 24, 7:30 pm, Night School for Cheese Fans (East)
Fireside Cheese

December 8, 7:30 pm, Night School for Cheese Fans (West)
Party Season Cheese

December 15, 7:30 pm, Night School for Cheese Fans (East)
Party Season Cheese

January 26, 7:30 pm, Night School for Cheese Fans (East)
Alpine Cheese

February 8, 7:30 pm, Night School for Cheese Fans (West)
Dessert Cheese

February 9, 7:30 pm, Night School for Cheese Fans (East)
Dessert Cheese

March 11 to April 22, 1 to 4:30 pm, Professional Fromager Certificate (George Brown College)
Introduction to Cheese (pre-registration required)

CLASSES

Join Julia Rogers for entertaining and educational cheese and wine classes.

Night School for Cheese Fans

Enhance your cheese knowledge and appreciation, while enjoying Leslieville Cheese Market's flavourful wares at this series of fun, tasty and informative classes. Each one hour class costs $20 and includes the opportunity to save %10 on all cheese purchases. Special class rates occasionally apply. See individual class descriptions below.

The Leslieville Cheese Market (East) is located at 891 Queen Street East (Queen and Logan). Call 416-465-7143 for more information and reservations. The Leslieville Cheese Market (West) is located at 541 Queen Street West (Queen and Augusta). Call 416-361-3111 for more information and reservations. The Leslieville Cheese Market (North) is located at 10 Sydenham Street, Flesherton, ON. Call 519-924-9900 for more information and reservations.

November 24 (East Market)
When the weather outside is frightful, there's no better pursuit than to hunker down and stay warm with a plate of robust cheeses and a nip of something fortified. Join us for a presentation of hearty winter cheeses that make chilly evenings something to look forward to.

December 8 Party Season Cheese (East Market)
This month is packed with opportunities to indulge in cheese. Come sample the season's best and gather inspiration for what to serve at the office party or open house; for how to add cheese to your festive meals; and for how to please with gifts for the fromagistes on your list.

December 15 Party Season Cheese (West Market)
This month is packed with opportunities to indulge in cheese. Come sample the season's best and gather inspiration for what to serve at the office party or open house; for how to add cheese to your festive meals; and for how to please with gifts for the fromagistes on your list.

January 26 Alpine Cheese (East Market)

February 8 Dessert Cheese (West Market)

February 9 Dessert Cheese (East Market)

Click here for tasting notes from previous classes

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EVENTS

UPDATES

Professional Fromager Certificate
George Brown College, School of Continuing Education

Julia is developing curriculum and instructing courses, in conjunction with George Godfrey and Ruth Klasen. This 6-course certification program develops knowledge, skills and tasting experience for keen amateur caseophiles and working professionals in retail and hospitality settings. For more information, and to register for Spring and Fall 2011 courses, visit:

http://coned.georgebrown.ca/owa_prod/cewskcrss.P_Certificate?area_code=PA0004&cert_code=CE0232

Private Professional Development for Cheese Retailers

Cheese Culture now offers the following educational opportunities for cheese professionals:

Cheese Fundamentals for Retailers
A five-hour (two session) course that develops product knowledge and customer service skills. Lectures, discussions, tastings and activities cover the following topics:

Cheese history, production, ingredients, families, regions and current issues
Sensory appreciation of cheese and communication of cheese flavour
Advising consumers about cheese selection, storage and service for optimal enjoyment

Materials and presentation are adapted to the retailer’s inventory, learning goals and existing level of knowledge. The course is on-site and at the client’s convenience.

Wine for Cheese Professionals
A five-hour (two session) course that provides fundamentals for understanding wine. Lectures, discussions, tastings and activities cover the following topics:

Sensory appreciation of wine based on a strategic approach to tasting
Overview of grape varieties, flavour profiles and major styles
Theory and application of food and wine pairing principles with an emphasis on cheese
Instruction leading to the WSET Foundation Certificate is also available. Ask for more information about this internationally recognized credential.

Materials and presentation are adapted to the retailer’s inventory, learning goals and existing level of knowledge. The course is on-site and at the client’s convenience.

Master Classes for Cheese Retailers
Customized educational seminars and workshops for retail teams with specific learning goals. Topics include, but are not limited to: advanced cheese and wine pairing, regional or seasonal cheese focuses, cheese catering and gift programs.

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