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Queso Diego November Meeting Announcement

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

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!

Queso Diego July 2025 Meeting Announcement: Star-Spangled Chevre

Tuesday, July 16 | AleSmith Brewing

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

This month, we’re celebrating July with creative red, white, and blue chèvre flavor infusions!

What to Bring

Your Star-Spangled Creation: Bring the chèvre you made (or bought!) dressed up in festive fashion! Think berries, beets, blueberries, or any red, white, and blue ingredients that inspire you. Let your imagination run wild with your most festive fromage!

Include an index card with your name and how you flavored your cheese. As part of our meeting, we’ll sample all the delicious creations you’ve made.

Share Your Masterpiece: Want your creation featured in our slide show? Send your photo to officers@quesodiego.org by Monday, July 14.

Haven’t Started Yet? No worries! You still have time to make your chèvre. Access the step-by-step instructions here: Chevre and More Presentation Slides

Queso Diego June 2025 Meeting Announcement

Queso Diego June Meeting Announcement
Date: Tuesday, June 17
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: AleSmith – 9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126

Ever wanted to make your own cheese? This session is your perfect starting point! We’ll show you just how easy and fun cheesemaking can be, focusing on delicious chèvre—a fresh, creamy goat cheese that you can flavor with herbs like dill, chives, or rosemary, cracked black pepper, honey, or even sweet additions like blueberries or cranberries. Plus, members will receive a free chèvre making kit to continue the fun at home!

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!
Join us: Guests are invited to join for $20 per year for individuals or $30 per household.

Social time starts at 6:30, the presentation begins at 7:00 pm.