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Queso Diego July 2023 Meeting Announcement

Hello Queso Diegans,

July Queso Diego Meeting
July 18th 2023, 6:30 PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Ct.
San Diego, CA 92126

The meeting is “Nordic Cheese”

Have you ever wondered what kind of cheese Vikings ate? The Nordic countries consist of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Aland. One of our members has recently been to Sweden and has brought back some cheese to share.

The potluck begins at 6:30 and meeting at 7:00. Please bring a dish to share. Homemade cheese and homemade brew are encouraged.

The cross club picnic has been scheduled for August 19th and will be taking place at Mt. Acadia Neighborhood Park.

It’s still early but board elections are in November, so if anyone is interested in serving on the board let us know and feel free to join the next board meeting on September 12th.

Finally, Members, if you need anything from the Library of Cheesemaking, please request prior to any upcoming meeting for delivery at the meeting. Be sure to check the list of offerings and send an email to QD-Library-Request@googlegroups.com.

Please remember to bring a chair, looking forward to seeing you!

Queso Diego June Meeting Announcement

June Queso Diego Meeting
June 20th 2023, 6:30 PM
AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Ct.
San Diego, CA 92126

The meeting is “Cheese Bingo”

It’s exciting just to be a member of Queso Diego, but “Cheese Bingo” What!!!! Yes a cheese bingo game with tons of fun and prizes. This bingo game will combine knowledge about cheese making with our favorite activity, EATING CHEESE! There will be prizes for the winners, but that will not be the only way to win.

Please be sure to bring a cell phone, tablet or laptop. The game will be played on your device. AleSmith has Wi-Fi for devices without cellular service. We will be playing in groups of 3-4 people. Only one device is required for each group but everyone who wants to will be able to play their own bingo card. Every card will be unique.

It will be our usual potluck so bring something to share.

Please remember to bring a chair, looking forward to seeing you!

Queso Diego January Meeting Announcement

Happy New Year and welcome to another fun cheese filled year. Our scheduled meeting was a guest presentation by author and Moroccan chef, Kitty Morse. Unfortunately, she will not be available due to unexpected circumstances. We will reschedule her presentation as circumstances allow.

January Queso Diego Meeting
Pairing Cheese and Beverages: Complementarity and Contrast
January 17th 2023, 6:30 PM

AleSmith Brewery
9990 AleSmith Ct.
San Diego, CA 92126

Taking inspiration from our upcoming Anniversary Party, our January Queso Diego Meeting will explore the guidelines for cheese pairings and provide an opportunity for each of you to participate in developing some pairings of your own. Cheese and beverages for your pairing experiences will be provided. Prepare your palate for a fun experience.

In the meantime, watch your email for the announcement of our annual Anniversary Party on February 21st. Be sure to purchase your tickets early to ensure your place at the table, as tickets will be limited. The price is $20 for members and $30 for guests.

We also wanted to remind everyone that it’s time to renew annual dues. It is $20 for a personal membership and $30 for household. Feel free to bring cash or a check to the meeting or you can pay online at payments@quesodiego.org.

Please remember to bring a chair to the meeting, looking forward to seeing you then!

Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv35R3HbLAjpcm_WCFlmD1MjPUwTZrSkPUc4o56yN-CTym-A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Queso Diego Anniversary Party – No Regular February Meeting

In lieu of our regular monthly meeting, we will be holding our annual “Bubbly and Cheese” pairing to celebrate Queso Diego’s 11th anniversary as a club. This is a special sit-down guided pairing event for members and their guests. If you would like to join as a member and attend, contact membership@quesodiego.org for details.

Members should have received the sign-up information via the club email list. If you are a member and did not, please contact the officers.

We will resume normal monthly meetings in March and we hope to see you then.