Fancy Food Show Report

Marin French Cheese Company was up front and center in this year’s cheese section at the Fancy Food Show, Moscone Center January 19th-22nd. The halls were filled with a sophisticated crowd tasting award winning cheeses in an attractive booth. Chef Ironbott was on duty serving up special recipes like our famous Schloss and Ham Spread stuffed inside mushroom caps (see video below).



And, lucky guests were able to enjoy Ironbott's inventive desert including our Triple Creme Cheese in a chocolate covered tartlet, which was a big hit as well! Don't these look yummy (they were) above.

It was a good year for the food show with a large turnout and a high caliber of customers who saw the quality in the products we make. Many also noted that our prices were right. Nothing better than being able to afford the best! Okay, now were bragging.

Schloss and Ham Spread

This recipe is a favorite of Marin French Cheese lovers and can be found posted on "Mikes" website here. He notes *American original Schloss "The Castle" is a "smear ripened" with heritage originating from Austria. It is a tawny, golden "brick" full of flavor. Marin French Cheese ages this milk-based cheese for 5 months.

Nice to have fans who are spreading the word . . . . no pun intended Mike!

This hearty hors d' oeuvres is great for the winter.

1/3 lb Rouge et Noir Schloss Cheese
6 oz ham steak – roughly chopped
1/3c chopped walnuts
1 ½ T hot chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1 package Pumpernickel bread or
rosemary flavored cracker

Place all ingredients in the food processor and process until desired consistency

Makes 40

Cartier and America at the Legion of Honor

Marin French Cheese Triple Crème Brie on exhibit at the ArtPoint opening reception of "Cartier and America." Wow! This was one our grandest and most fun events yet. If you are not familiar with the ArtPoint organization here is description:

“ArtPoint is the young professionals’ organization dedicated to promoting an awareness of, interest in, and a long-term commitment to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Hosting social and educational events throughout the year, ArtPoint has creative people in mind. Members receive invitations to behind-the-scenes tours, ArtPoint-specific museum receptions, the aMuse lecture series, the Engage! gallery series and special offers from our partners. Proceeds benefit the Fine Arts Museums.”

Marin French has worked with ArtPoint at various events for such exhibitions as the YSL, Andy Warhol, Monet and now “Cartier and America." The Cartier event was sold out to 650 Bay Areas connoisseurs of fine art. They were predominantly dressed in the theme of “old Hollywood," wearing suites, tuxes, evening gowns and other extravagant attire that made for a beautiful evening.

Please join Marin French Cheese for future exciting events such as the Make A Wish Wine and Wishes and the Chronicle Wine Tasting event listed here on our blog, our Facebook page, and on our website.

Make A Wish Wine and Wishes, Saturday February 6th

Join Marin French Cheese Company at the Make-A-Wish Foundation Wine and Wishes Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting benefit in San Francisco. Over 1,000 culinary enthusiasts will experience one of the most talked about food and wine events of the year!

The 9th Annual Wine and Wishes will focus on the best talents the epicurean world has to offer while celebrating and highlighting the powerful impact a magical wish has on a child. Wine and Wishes 2010 will feature extraordinary Bay Area chefs and winemakers blending flavor, presentation, service and style. We hope to see you there.

Charity: The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Greater Bay Area chapter has now granted over 5,000 wishes in its 25 year history.

Website: http://www.makewish.org

Price: Various ticket options are available. Please visit the website for more information.

Marin French Cheese Holiday Gift Sets

There is still time to send a holiday gift of cheese.

Send a small selection of cheese or one of our hand crafted and assembled gift boxes or baskets. Shipping on Monday and Tuesday will be received anywhere in the U.S. by Thursday!

BUY NOW!!! HERE

During October, Marin French Cheese (MFC) sponsored the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF). It was the thirty second film festival for the California Film Institute and the third time that MFC was a major sponsor. The festival ran from October 8 - 18 and exceeded expectations with more than 90 sold out screenings /events and admissions of approximately 40,000.

MFC sponsored the hit South African film, "White Wedding", South Africa's official selection for entry into the Foreign Language Category of the 82nd Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2010. It was very well received by the MVFF audience and tied for its "favorite world feature" award.

Besides being a cash contributor, MFC supplied cheese to the Opening Night Gala at the Mill Valley Community Center and the exciting Closing Night Party aboard the California Hornblower (approximately 1,000 & 500 attendees respectively). Cheese was also handed out to attendees of "White Wedding" and served at several special events for film makers, directors, actors and sponsors.

Other organizations that MFC sponsors are Make-a-Wish, Cinequest (San Jose Film Festival), Marine Mammal Center, S.F. Junior League, Art at the Cheese Factory, Pebble Beach and Food and Wine Show, Pinot Days, and numerous other bay area food and wine events.

A Favorite Destination for Visitors from Around the World

Each year visitors from all over the world come to “The Cheese Factory” of Rouge et Noir to sample award winning cheeses, learn about how they are made, and find new recipes and serving ideas. Begin your visit by stopping in at our store where you can taste generous samples of cheeses and an assortment of deli foods including hot chocolate, coffee, soup.

After a little cheese tasting, continue this delicious experience with a feast for your eyes. The grounds are located in a tranquil coastal mountain valley, so pour a glass of wine and enjoy your favorite cheese while sitting on the peaceful picnic grounds by the duck pond. Want to see more of Marin County? After visiting The Cheese Factory continue another 10-15 miles to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, fresh oyster farms, and the Miwok Indian Village.

The Cheese Factory is very popular for local Bay Area day trips as well as vacationers and tourists from all over the United States and the world. A favorite spot for picnickers, hikers, bicyclists, motor cyclists and vacationers there is even room to park limousines, tour buses and the family camper. We also rent out space to large event planners for weddings, family reunions, company barbecues and fund raisers. And, we now have Art at the Cheese Factory in an old barn and sculpture on the factory grounds.

Located north of San Francisco, east of Napa County, west of Pt. Reyes and Olema and southwest of Sonoma County.

Marin French Cheese Co., 7500 Red Hill Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952