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...