There have been many mornings lately when I wake up and the moon is still out and the stars twinkle brightly in the sky- mostly in a jesting way saying 'you look tired you should really be in bed while we are still here'. I look out where I think the pasture should be as I back my truck up and over the fence (whoopsy) and admire the thick fog that has hindered me to the state of an old blind man.
Even in the dark and thick fog I still have a huge smile on my face- thankful that I am a cheesemaker.
As Thanksgiving approaches I look back on what has encompassed the season.
I think of my life in spans of seasons and large blocks of times- and sometimes even think of my life as one week after the other.
**When I do this I seem to break out into a choreographed dance (that I made up and sing tirelessly off key)***
I don't care if Mondays blue
Tuesday's great and Wednesday too
Thursday I don't care about you
Its Gouda that I love!
Cheddar you can fall apart!
Swiss and Chevre break my heart
Oh-Tomme doesn't even start
It's Gouda that I love
Washed rind cheeses can wait and the Jarlsburg is ready too late!
But Gouda just never seems to hesitate
I don't care if my fromage blanc is black
Too much butter and yogurt- HEART ATTACK!
Cheddar - no one seems to care about you!
Its Gouda that I love!
Cultured up to the eyes- its a wonderful surprise to
see your curds and your spirits rise
I am just smiling at the sound, a sleek cheese mold spinning round and round
Always take a big bite-its such a gorgeous site
to see the finished cheese in the middle of the night!
You can never get enough
Its Gouda and all my cheeses that I love!
WWWhhhooo hooooooooooo!!! curtsy bow curtsy bow curtsy!
We are very close to one of the most exciting holidays of the year. A special time which almost everyone wants to make special with bountiful amounts of wine, cheese, wine cheese and turkey and stuffing followed by a game of WII and more cheese and wine and lots of turkey!! Right?
Having everyone circle around Tom the Turkey is a once a year special event and I would like to assure you that Jacobs Creamery will have some very special delicacies including duck eggs and truffle butter and of course eggnog pudding that will be must haves on your shopping list along with our ready to go cheese plate.
On behalf of Jacobs Creamery I would like to cordially invite you to attend the PSU holiday market and the Hollywood holiday market on Saturday 11/20 as well as the Hillsdale holiday farmers market on the Sunday before thanksgiving.
We are currently taking orders for any products that you would like to specially reserve for your holiday table. We will be churning a holiday batch of butter and can custom package any amount of butter, creme fraiche and cut and wrap any of our aged cheese to order.
We will also be able to consult on arranging a cheese plate to fit your party size as well as palate!
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year one which requires a huge amount of preparation for everyone including your favorite cheese maker (who still seems to have some dislocated ribs but is hardly complaining about it anymore).
I am so very thankful to each and every one of you that supports me and my business. I wish for you a lovely holiday as you consider what you are thankful for in your life.
Hopefully your not thinking that I will ramble on till the cows come home because most of what I say is tongue and cheek but you should keep in mind that 'variety is the spice of life' and the more cheese you eat the better things are~ Remember you are what you eat so if you want to be a little cheesy eat more cheese!
Please remember to not cry over spilled milk and to not put all your eggs in one basket in case they should break while at the market!
Have a lovely week and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Yours always
Cheese Czarina
tirelessly producing varieties of fresh and aged cheeses for your happy consumption!
