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Queso Diego February Meeting Announcement

The February meeting of Queso Diego will focus on Mexican cheesemaking. Member Omar will be leading the discussion on some of the south of the border cheeses nearest to our hearts, and demonstrating some cheesemaking styles. From the spongy queso frescos, to the stringy Oaxacas, attendees will have the opportunity to sample Mexican specialties, learn about Mexican cheese production, and its colorful culture. Guests are encouraged to bring Mexican food and drinks to share.

The meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February, 18th at City Farmers Nursery (http://www.cityfarmersnursery.com). Map of parking and the meeting location: http://bit.ly/RtI8rX.

Nate’s Garden Grill is now open, so consider stopping by to grab a bite to eat or a beer before or after the meeting. They have a great menu of fresh, local food, and an extensive draft beer list.

Please fill out this form to RSVP for the February Queso Diego Meeting:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dEhqVEJmMEdKcC1YWUpyTkZIRzk5SXc6MA#gid=0

Queso Diego January 2014 Meeting Announcement

January marks Queso Diego’s third anniversary as a club.  To celebrate this occasion and the new year, we will be holding a cheese and champagne pairing celebration.  We will explore pairings with a variety of sparking wines.  The club will provide cheeses for the pairing and we are asking that attendees contribute a suggested minimum donation of $5 per person to help offset the cost of the sparkling wines that we will be purchasing.

In the past, the cheese and champagne celebration has been our highest attended meeting. To accommodate our available space this year, paid members will be given priority attendance, leaving a few spots for non-members. Please keep in mind that it’s possible we may have to cap off our headcount to ensure our available space is not compromised.

The meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Tues, January 21, at City Farmers Nursery (http://www.cityfarmersnursery.com).  Map of parking and meeting location: http://bit.ly/RtI8rX

There will not be a meal or food truck provided, but members are welcome to bring snacks, drinks, and food to share as well as cheese.  Nate’s Garden Grill (at City Farmers Nursery) is open for those who want to eat before or stop by for a drink after.

Please RSVP using the form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dDY4NXRPUXMtNzdUWUJ1R1lMNDFKREE6MA#gid=0
Agenda:

  • Club announcements
  • Cheese and Sparkling Wine Celebration

What to bring:

  • Suggested minimum donation of $5 to help offset the cost of sparkling wines.
  • Sparkling wine friendly foods to share
  • 2014 Dues ($20 individual/$30 family), if not yet paid.  This year’s membership is valid through June 2014.  It is also possible to pay online through PayPal: https://quesodiego.org/about/membership/

Summary:

  • Tuesday, January 21st
  • 6:30pm
  • City Farmers Nursery – 4828 Home Ave. San Diego, Ca 92105
  • Topic: Cheese and Champagne Celebration

Queso Diego Holiday Party Announcement

In lieu of a regular December meeting, we will be having the 3rd annual Queso Diego Holiday Party. This is a special event that is open only to paid members and their guests. The party will be held on our regular meeting date, Tuesday, 12/17, and will begin at 6:00pm. It will be held at Chuck and Joanne West’s home in the Tierrasanta area of San Diego. Address and directions will be provided to those who RSVP as we get closer to the party.

The party is potluck, so please bring food and/or drinks to share, in addition to cheeses. Please ensure that anything you bring is service-ready and does not need to be cooked on-site. Dress is festive casual. For those who keg their homebrew, we have the ability to put kegs on tap for the party.

Note: This special holiday party is only open to paid members of Queso Diego. Members may bring a significant other or guest. If you are not currently a paid member and wish to attend, you may join for the remainder of the year through June by contacting our treasurer – treasurer@quesodiego.org

RSVPs are required, so please RSVP using this form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dFRSYWZkc3kzUU9zRmxyd01SRE9kYXc6MA#gid=0

This is always a fun event that you don’t want to miss.

Queso Diego November Meeting Announcement

The November meeting of Queso Diego will finish our 2013 Cheeses of the World program with Italian Cheeses.  Brian Trout, our future Vice-President, has been preparing an excellent presentation on Italian cheeses that will include cheese samples and pairings, along with lots of information and recipes.  This is our final regular meeting of the year, as December is our special holiday party, which we will discuss at the meeting.  Attendees are welcome to bring cheeses, drinks, and snacks to share, and Italian cheeses and foods are especially encouraged.
 
The meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Tues, November 19 at City Farmers Nursery (http://www.cityfarmersnursery.com).  Map of parking and the meeting location: http://bit.ly/RtI8rX.
 
Please fill out this form to RSVP for the November Queso Diego Meeting:
 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dFNzTWp2XzhGZmt3VHhRamxNdDhscVE6MA#gid=0

Queso Diego Elections

Queso Diego recently ran elections for officers for 2014. It is with great honor that we announce our newly elected officers whose terms will run from the January 2014 meeting through the January 2015 meeting.

  • President – Ringo Firefly
  • Vice-President – Brian Trout
  • Treasurer – Chuck West
  • Secretary – Yvonne Cooper
  • IT Chair – Chris Banker
  • Quartermaster – Bill Tall

Congratulations to the new officers and we look forward to working with them.