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When we first arrived in San Miguel de Allende, the only thing I missed was good cheese. It took some time and effort, but I finally discovered several superb local artisan cheesemakers hiding in plain sight.
Known as the Empress of Cheese, I've been studying the art and science of cheese for over 20 years in Canada, the US, France and in Italy and have spent the last few years exploring the culture of Mexican cheese, specifically, artisan made European style cheeses. Now I share my knowledge and the divine cheeses I've found with others.
Come learn about the rich history of European influences in Mexican artisan cheese and where to buy, how to serve and pair these cheeses with drinks and condiments and how set up a French inspired cheeseboard. Everything is sourced locally from the artisan cheeses to the herbs, flowers, honey and other ingredients used in the class.
The class is held in our home with a view over the city with the beautiful pink marble Parroquia in the center.
Example Menu
Starter
Baked Feta with grapes or tomatoes and herbs
Served with crostini as an appetizer prior to the class
Starter
Baked Camembert encroute or not, with candied pecans, jams, honey
Served with crostini as an appetizer prior to the class
Starter
Charcuterie Board
Assorted meats, nuts, fruits, olives, jams, membrillo, bread, crackers
Starter
Antipasto Platter
Grilled bread with tomato, buffalo mozzarella, grilled eggplant and zucchini
Starter
Italian Artichoke Pie
Artichokes and provolone cheese in a crust
Starter
Focaccia
Homemade focaccia with rosemary, tomatoes or olives
Main
A Dozen Artisan Cheeses sourced locally
A mammoth cheese board with a dozen local artisan cheeses, paired with beverages, bread, membrillo, honey, flowers, etc
Dessert
Pistachio Cheesecake
Homemade Cheesecake made with fresh pistachios and cheeses
Dessert
Goat Cheese Panna Cotta
A homemade cooked pudding with fresh, local goat cheese
Dessert
Fig Frangipane Tart
A fresh fig tart baked with frangipane, often served with cheese ice cream
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Centro San Miguel de Allende, head up Independencia to the top of the road and make a right at the gated community Vista Antigua to the guard gate. We will meet you just outside the gate at 10 minutes prior to the start of the class.
What to expect
And then to the best part, the cheeseboard. We'll set up a large French inspired
cheeseboard with a dozen local artisan cheeses and pair them with condiments made in and around San Miguel de Allende such as membrillo, cajeta de Celaya and miel de azahar, orange blossom honey. You'll learn how to set up a cheeseboard and where and how to buy, serve, cut, pair and store cheese. We'll serve several drinks and teach you the rules of pairing them with different types of cheeses. And of course as we go around the cheeseboard, you will taste each of them, learn about the cheese makers, cheese mongers and where to buy the cheeses here in Mexico. We'll finish the class with a cheese based dessert.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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