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Torrey Pines Celebrate the Craft hosted by Chef Jeff Jackson:

The Nov. 2nd, 2008 weekend celebration featured the finest food artisans from across California's broad culinary spectrum, featuring area growers, vintners and suppliers to sample products and meet those who created them.

We spent Sunday pairing our cheeses with creations by Amiko Gubbins, chef extraordinaire formerly of Parallel 33 restaurant, Bread & Cie Bakery, Jack Fisher confections and renowned reds from Robert Craig Winery.

Celebrate the Craft Menu:

Slice of Dry Jack

Favorite Wine Pairing: Robert Craig’s Affinity


Slice of Old World Portuguese on Walnut Raisin Sourdough Bread topped with Amiko's Pomegranate & Fig Jam

Favorite Wine Pairing: Robert Craig’s Mt. Veeder Cabernet


Grated Goat Peppercorn Dry Jack on Toasted Crostini topped with Seasonal Dried Fruit Ginger Infused Chutney

Favorite Wine Pairing: Robert Craig’s Howell Mountain Cabernet


Fresh Strawberries dipped in Vanilla Bean and Lemon Quark

Paired with handcrafted by Jack Fisher truffles


San Diego Fine Arts Society Fall Event:

On November 7, 2008 we showcased Spring Hill Cheese at the San Diego Fine Arts Society Fall Event, spectacularly held at a private home in San Diego to celebrate art, sustainable foods and fine wine by Leonesse Cellars.

An organic, local, sustainable menu created by Annie Lorie featured produce from the Garden of Eden Growers Collective, La Milpa Organic and Spring Hill Cheese.

SDFAS Menu:

Garlic Cheddar

Creamy textured, full-bodied cheddar enhanced by garlic for a lively taste.
Perfectly aged and considered one of the finest cheddars in the country.

Paired with a perfectly ripened delicate sweet persimmon.

Complimentary wines - Red wines: Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir.


Smoked Yellow Cheddar

Cheddar meets the smokehouse and a unique taste and texture emerges.
Its bold, mouthwatering taste creates a distinctive cheddar for the Autumn Season.

Paired with Roasted Almonds.

Complimentary wines – Red wines preferred; especially a Syrah or Cabernet Franc.


Dry Jack

A traditional Northern California cheese similar to a parmesan, aged for 9-12 months.
Hand rubbed rind of bittersweet dark coco powder, black pepper and olive oil.
An astonishing award winning cheese to remember.

Paired with a crisp, slightly tart, semi sweet apple, white honey, lavender flower.

Complimentary wines – Light refreshing wines full of fruit: Riesling, White Merlot.


Goat Peppercorn Dry Jack

A flavorful goat’s milk dry cheese with a distinct peppery flavor.
Uniquely aged (9months) and a favorite amongst goat cheese aficionados.

Paired with a selection of seasonal chutneys.

Complimentary wines – A balanced Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.