For Auld Lang Syne

All too quickly, here we are again at the start of another year, bringing with it new challenges, to be sure, but also new adventures.

For us, Beecher's has been working on a few products to roll out in 2009, including a variety of frozen baked dishes featuring some of America's best handmade cheeses. We'll also be introducing a new cracker that has our Flagship cheese baked right into it - and who doesn't love baked cheese?

In our cheese kitchen, cheesemaker Brad Sinko is always experimenting. Last year, he brought us an amazing bandage-wrapped version of our Marco Polo. I can't wait to see what he has up his sleeve this year.

As you look on 2009, we hope you'll find it full of opportunity and your own delicious adventures, both in the world of cheese and beyond.

Happy New Year,

Kurt Beecher Dammeier
Proprietor

Super Bowl Mac Attack

At the start of every year, there's one big event that helps ring in the year. Yes, it's Super Bowl time!

This year, the Super Bowl falls on Sunday, February 1st and whether you find yourself hosting the big game or going to a friend's, there's one Super Bowl addition that's sure to impress even the craziest of football fanatics - our "World's Best" Mac & Cheese.

Made with Beecher's award-winning Flagship and Just Jack cheeses, you can either whip up your own batch with the Mac & Cheese Kit or simply cook up a pan or two and serve.

Whatever your pleasure, be sure to place your order by Tuesday, January 27th to serve up in time for kick-off.

Today, It's Okay To Be Cheesy

On January 20th, you'll find us celebrating at Beecher's. That's because January 20th marks one of our favorite holidays - National Cheese Day. With so many delicious American cheeses to choose from, you can believe there will be more than one cheese-inspired party going on. Here are some ideas on how you can celebrate:

Fondue For All
Serve up pots of melted goodness alongside delicious dippers like seasoned and grilled cubes of steak or giant prawns, pan-seared broccoli crowns browned to perfection, crisp apples wedges, ripe cherry tomatoes, bites of sweet sausage and crusty bread. Give your guests multiple cheese fondue options to pick from, including our own Apple Cider and Cheese Fondue.

Ultimate Antipasti
Don't stop with fruit and sliced baguette on your cheese platter. Include all of your antipasti favorites and create a cheese smorgasbord of flavors. We're talking cured meats, roasted whole cloves of garlic, artichoke hearts, a light barley salad, sauteed mushrooms, roasted piquillo peppers, marona almonds - anything and everything your local market is serving up. Our cheese recommendations: Beecher's Flagship and Marco Polo, Mt. Townsend's Seastack, Rolling Stone's Fresh Chevre, Rogue Creamery's Smokey Blue and Black Sheep Creamery's Mopsy's Best.

These cheeses and more are available for purchase at our Beecher's Handmade Cheese shop in the Pike Place Market. For more information, call (206) 956-1964.

Cheese Education in 2009

You can never learn too much about American handmade cheeses, particularly when you get to eat your way through your education.

With Kurt Beecher Dammeier as your guide, you'll be taken on a delicious adventure as you taste your way through the world of cheese, from its history to how cheese is made, including a sampling of the various styles, milks and rinds used in cheesemaking. The evening is rounded out with an interactive wine and cheese pairing.

The classes are held at Bennett's Pure Food Bistro on Mercer Island. Spaces go quickly so sign up now to make your reservation!

If you don't live in the Seattle area, check out our general events calendars and find out what cheese events may be happening in your neighborhood.

2-Day Shipping Reminder

For as long as the weather permits, we will continue to offer 2-Day Shipping in addition to Standard Overnight. Depending on your ship-to destination, you'll enjoy at least a 30% savings of what Standard Overnight service typically costs.

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