by Cal Mart | May 4, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Gourmet Cheese, Party Food
Whether you live in Calistoga or the greater Napa Valley area, or simply love to visit and shop here, the beauty and culture of this wine country region provides many opportunities for get-togethers and for enjoying fine food. And few things can be finer – or more...
by Cal Mart | Feb 16, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Charcuterie, Deli Trays, Gourmet Cheese
Okay, so maybe you’ll never become a master charcutier, but you can be sure to dazzle your guests with your amazing meat displays. And, yes, meat. Keep in mind that, traditionally speaking, a charcuterie board is primarily an assortment of dried and cured meats. A...
by Cal Mart | Nov 18, 2021 | Cal Mart Deli, Gourmet Cheese
Looking to create your first, holiday charcuterie board and need a little help? No problem! Charcuterie is a French term for a branch of cooking, “Devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pâtés, and...
by Cal Mart | Sep 17, 2021 | Deli Trays, Gourmet Cheese
The classic meat and cheese tray has a long and rich history. Technically, one could argue that our idea of a meat and cheese tray originated from the French creation known as Charcuterie. That online fount of all knowledge, Wikipedia, notes that, “Charcuterie is a...
by Cal Mart | Jul 21, 2021 | Gourmet Cheese
Everyone loves cheese. Well, it could be safely said that almost everyone loves cheese. This, by extension, means that cheese-lovers simply adore a well-crafted cheese platter. The venerable cheese platter, or cheese board, has been a culinary feature at many meals...
by Cal Mart | Feb 10, 2021 | Gourmet Cheese
“A block of cheese, a jug of wine, and thou.” With apologies to Omar Khayyam, this thought epitomizes an ideal romantic outing for many people. But there are many other good reasons for picking up a great cheese or two (or three!) Fortunately for you, Cal...
