This Week at Zingerman’s 11/18/14
Séka Hills Olio Nuovo at Zingerman’s Creamery
The Creamery has just received stock of a very special new olive oil produced by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Native Nation in the central valley of California.
Séka Hills Olio Nuovo is the very first pressing of the estate olives, which translates into very fresh oil. If you’re a fan of the “green” and peppery notes of fresh oil, Séka Hills is for you. Stop in for a sample today!
Read more about this amazing oil here.
We Want You! to Work for Zingerman’s Mail Order
Zingerman’s Mail Order is hiring holiday staff! We’ve posted several positions on our Jobs site and we’re taking applications right now! Apply today!
Cheese to Make you Melt Tasting at Zingerman’s Creamery
A frosty winter night is much improved with a warm pot of melted cheese fondue and some friends. Join us as we taste a variety of mountain-style cheeses perfectly suited for melting. This Friday, November 21, 6pm, we’ll share our favorite cheese-melting techniques, as well as a selection of our favorite fondue cheeses at this belly-warming tasting. A creamy, rich fondue is sure to add a classic touch to any holiday gathering.
Cheese Mastery Class: Semi Lactic Cheeses at Zingerman’s Creamery
Please join us this Saturday, November 22, 2pm, as Creamery managing partner Aubrey Thomason breaks down the most complex and challenging forms of cheesemaking. Technically known as “semi-lactic,” this cheese is also called soft-ripened or sweet curd cheese. Semi-lactic is a hybrid of the lactic- and rennet-styles of cheesemaking, and the results are delicious and fragrant. Learn about the technical details of the style that gives us our gooey favorites such as Brie, Camembert, and many other mouthwatering varieties of this cheese family.
Brewing Methods at Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Stop by this Sunday, November 23, 1pm, and learn the keys to successful coffee brewing using a wide variety of brewing methods from filter drip tot syphon pot. We will take a single coffee and brew it 6 to 8 different ways, each producing a unique taste. We’ll learn the proper proportions and technique for each and discuss the merits and differences of each style.
Thanksgiving Weekend Sunday Tour at Zingerman’s Creamery
Join our cheese and gelato makers on Sunday, November 30, 2pm, an hour long adventure of how we transform local milk into delicious cheese and gelato. On this tour, you will observe Mozzarella stretching, as well as experience truly fresh gelato, as well as taste some of our cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses while hearing directly from the makers how they are made. After the tour, make time for tasting our selection of American cheeses and provisions, as well as house made gelatos and sorbets in our cheese shop. $10 per person.
ZingTrain Speaker Series: Wayne Baker
We’ve known Professor Wayne Baker for so long that we sometimes take his scholarly accomplishments for granted. Which is why we’re so excited to be able to feature him as a speaker this season – so we can revisit his accomplishments, but more importantly, so we can share with you what is, perhaps, his most exciting work yet.
In this session of the Speaker Series, Wayne will talk about Mark Twain, the Apollo moon landing, Lady Justice, Olympic medals, and his family sailboat. What? Yes! The session will be an in-depth exploration of America’s core values through iconic images, personal stories, and colorful anecdotes. It will include a short activity to identify and talk about core values. And best of all, Professor Baker will reveal the surprising findings from his national surveys: That Americans share 10 core values. That a broad common ground still exists in America. Wayne will conclude the session by sharing why an organizational values alignment is critical and how you can uncover the values in yours. Wednesday, December 3, 8-930am.
Best of 2014 with Ari at Zingerman’s Events on 4th
This time of year we pull out the foods that simply amaze us and taste them together. We reflect on the past year and celebrate. Join Ari Weinzweig and the Deli crew for the most anticipated tasting of the year: an evening of story telling, historical narrative, and ridiculously tasty bites from Ari’s “Best of 2014!”
Two sessions!
Reserve your seat for Wednesday, December 3rd
Reserve your seat for Tuesday, December 16th
Winter Beer Tasting with Arbor Brewing at Zingerman’s Creamery
What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a malty cup of Arbor Brewing’s Wenceslas Winter Fuel? Inspired by the traditional English Old Ale-style, this is a full-bodied, darker beer intended to put some steam in you on a cold evening. Since opening in downtown Ann Arbor in 1995, Arbor Brewing Company has become a force to be reckoned with in the craft beer community. Join us Friday, December 5, 6pm, to learn more about Arbor’s great selection of handcrafted beer along with selected pairings of Creamery cheese.
Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie: Cornman Farms Innaugural Book Club Dinner
There are few things in life that make us as happy as good book, but a delicious meal might be one of them. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms announces its Inaugural Book Club Dinner, to be held on Friday, December 5th. Honoring author Peggy Wolff and her outstanding book, Fried Walleye and Cherry Pie, the menu will feature quintessentially Midwestern cuisine, and the ticket will also include a festive welcome beverage. Also in attendance will be Bonnie Jo Campbell, a native Michigander, National Book Award finalist, 2011 Guggenheim fellow and contributor to Fried Walleye & Cherry Pie. This is a Cornman Farms occasion not to be missed!
The fine print: This dinner’s menu will be fairly specific, so let us know prior to booking if you or anyone in your party has dietary restrictions. Thanks!
See you soon!
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