Queso Diego January 2026 Meeting Announcement

Ricotta dome on plate from the top

Queso Diego The San Diego Cheese Club January Meeting: In-Ricotta-Da-Vida

  Tuesday, January 20 | AleSmith Brewing 
 6:30 PM Pair & Share | 7:00 PM Meeting Starts 

This month we’re showing you how to make your own ricotta at home, featuring three ways you can use it beyond baked pasta dishes.  

Once you learn how easy it is to make homemade ricotta you’ll never go back! 

 Pair & Share. Bring a favorite homemade or store-bought cheese to share, cheese-friendly pairings (like homebrews, crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, charcuterie) or a cheesy dish. Pair with AleSmith’s craft brews and members get 10% off beer.

 Bring a Friend. Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! So bring a friend. 
 Become a Member. Join for $25 per year for individuals or $40 per household! 

No December Meeting – Queso Diego Holiday Party

As is our annual tradition, we hold a members-only Queso Diego Holiday Party in lieu of our December meeting. This is open to members and their guests and is advertised through the club email list. If you are a paid member and did not get the info, please reach out.

We will resume regular meetings in January and welcome you to join us and find out about our February anniversary pairing event.

Queso Diego November Meeting Announcement

Macaroni and cheese

 Queso Diego The San Diego Cheese Club – November Meeting: Meltsgiving Party

 Tuesday, November 18 | AleSmith Brewing 

 6:30 PM Setup | 7:00 PM Party Starts 

In November we’re being thankful for cheese! 

 From bubbling mac and cheese to decadent fondue, melty casseroles, and holiday-ready charcuterie boards, this is the season to dip, share, and celebrate together. 

 If you have a raclette setup, this is your moment to shine! 

 Remember: Bring a dish to share for the party.
 Bring a Friend: Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! So bring a friend and spread the love! 

 Join Us: 2026 membership is $25 per year for individuals or $40 per household, and memberships paid now are valid through the end of 2026! 

Queso Diego October Meeting Announcement

spooky cheese

October Meeting: Spooky, Scary & Moldy Cheese 

 Tuesday, October 21 | AleSmith Brewing 

 6:30 PM Potluck | 7:00 PM Meeting Starts 

This month, we’re diving into the wonderfully weird world of moldy cheeses! From blue cheese to brie, we’ll explore how these “scary” molds create some of the most delicious flavors. Perfect for Halloween season!  Come ready to taste some spook-tacular fromage! 

 Remember: Bring a folding chair and dish to share!

 Bring a Friend: Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! So bring a friend and spread the cheese love! 

 2026 membership is $25 per year for individuals or $40 per household! We are now accepting 2026 dues and any new memberships cover the rest of 2025 and all of 2026.

Queso Diego September Meeting Announcement

Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em – Making Smoked Cheeses At Home

 Tuesday, September 16 | AleSmith Brewing 

 6:30 PM Potluck | 7:00 PM Meeting Starts 

It’s September, and we’re getting ready for fall. Chris Banker will warm us up to smokey cheeses! He’ll share how they’re made, tips for smoking your own at home, and the unique characteristics that different woods and aging times can create. To top it off, we’ll enjoy a delicious sampling of Chris’s own home-smoked creations, comparing a variety of cheeses, woods, and maturities. 

 Remember: Bring a dish to share and folding chair! 

 Bring a Friend: Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! So bring a friend and spread the cheese love! 

 Guests are invited to join for $20 per year for individuals or $30 per household! 

Queso Diego August Meeting Announcement

Cheese Caves: From Limestone Caverns to Mini-fridges 
Tuesday, August 19 | AleSmith Brewing
6:30 PM Potluck | 7:00 PM Meeting Starts
This month, Curt will take us on a journey through the history of affinage—the art and science of aging cheese. He’ll explore the key conditions that make a successful aging environment and provide an inside look at today’s commercial aging caves. Curt will also share practical tips for aging cheese at home, including how to transform a simple mini fridge into your very own cheese cave using easy, low-cost modifications.
Remember: Bring a dish to share and a folding chair!
Bring a Friend: Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! So bring a friend and spread the cheese love!
Guests are invited to join for $20 per year for individuals or $30 per household!