Category Archives: Meeting Announcements

Queso Diego October Meeting Announcement

The October meeting of Queso Diego will feature a presentation by Curt Wittenberg entitled “Animals Make Milk, Microbes Make Cheese”. We will learn how bacteria, molds and yeast help us make our cheese and why understanding their roles can help us improve our cheesemaking. Along the way we will get some insight into how scientists are using cheese to understand how these microbes do their job and what that can tell us about the world around us.

Queso Diego October Meeting
Tuesday, October 18 @ 6:30PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Court
San Diego, CA 92126

Please RSVP using this form as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate head count:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf3YURJBBIx86xOcyn64JubR0ieJnEsORh1AQAacHFxGbjdQ/viewform

Queso Diego September Meeting Announcement

The September meeting of Queso Diego will be a Homemade Cheese Show and Tell event. We strongly encourage attendees to bring homemade cheeses to share, whether quick and simple or complex cheeses aged for a long time. This is your chance to showcase what you have learned at recent meetings or to get feedback on your cheeses. (If your cheese fails or you run out of time, consider bringing a Summer Cheese dish – just don’t come empty handed!)

Queso Diego September Meeting
Tuesday, September 20 @ 6:30PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Court
San Diego, CA 92126

As always, club meetings are free, but we highly encourage you to join as a member for only $20/year. Please bring something tasty to share (no outside alcohol permitted) and bring a chair to sit on!

Please RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfstbRi7t_Uw8zAKOTZwtXa3QIp7d2nChKBNFG3xlJN-vdqEg/viewform

Here’s some quick and easy homemade cheese recipes:
How to Make Queso Fresco, the World’s Easiest Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella From Scratch Recipe
Simple Fresh Goat Cheese
More cheese recipes here

Queso Diego August Meeting Announcement

The August meeting of Queso Diego will feature special guest speakers from two cheese purveyors. We will be hearing from Celyne Coulon of Isigny Ste-Mere and Jonathan McDowell of Aniata Cheese Company, located in Vista.

Queso Diego August Meeting
Tuesday, August 16 @ 6:30PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Court
San Diego, CA 92126

Please RSVP using this form as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate head count: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11tHLzx5bYvxH4a0oWS8mQp3OhFphaAs88NqLaVF4Eh4/viewform

Queso Diego July Meeting Announcement

The July meeting of Queso Diego will include a presentation on the Cheeses of Israel, by Curt Wittenberg. We will also be honoring the winners of the SD Fair homemade cheese competition and discussing the winning cheeses.
Queso Diego July Meeting
Tuesday, July 19 @ 6:30PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Court
San Diego, CA 92126

Please RSVP using this form as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate head count: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o7UU3XvSMckDFiN7NAYk5tLQ6-LPgp1edlQVWQWGnBs/viewform

Queso Diego June Meeting Announcement

The June Queso Diego meeting will focus on Cheesecakes – both sweet and savory. Cheesecakes can take many forms – as appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We will discuss and share all types of cheesecakes. We encourage attendees to think outside the box and bring a unique cheesecake to share. Alternatively, you may bring accompaniments and non-alcoholic beverages to share as part of the gathering.

Queso Diego June Meeting
Tuesday, June 21 @ 6:30PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Court
San Diego, CA 92126
Check out these links for interesting and creative cheesecake recipes:
Bacon Cheesecakes
Cheesecake Recipes You’d Give Anything to Eat
Layered Vegetable Cheesecake
4 Savory Cheesecakes recipes
20 Cheesecakes to Dream About
Savory Cheesecake with Roasted Vegetables
Basil and Goat Cheese Cheesecake
Mushroom, Spinach & Gruyere Cheesecake

Please RSVP using this form as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate head count: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oz3yEa9mQ9qcgBvjuix1ccWYO1fs10l3qOPtuf4_o1U/viewform

As always, meetings are free, but please bring something tasty to share (no outside alcohol allowed) and consider joining as a member for only $20/year. Please bring your own chair to sit on!

Queso Diego May Meeting Announcement

The May Queso Diego Meeting will focus on Entering Cheese into the SD Fair. We will discuss the competition, judging, categories, entry requirements, and provide some tips for maximizing your chances of taking home some ribbons and prizes. Feel free to bring cheeses to be evaluated by some of our experienced club members.

Queso Diego May Meeting
Tuesday, May 17 @ 6:30PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Court
San Diego, CA 92126

We will be in a room off to the side of the Tasting Room – you can enter through an exterior door on the left of the main entrance. Meetings are free, but we highly recommend bringing something tasty to share and joining as a member for $20/year. Please bring a chair to sit on. Outside alcohol is not permitted.

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can get an accurate headcount! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BVhzoEvhwIm0KDATBdgKq3nR-rqcN1kwLoSfHp8iBVY/viewform