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Steve and MJ serve up the finest gourmet artisan cheese and wine
at their weekend workshop in Mequon, Wisconsin
Join us for a fantastic multi-cheese making cheese making class (workshop) provided by Steve and MJ Shapson and staffed by Rachel Smith. Enjoy the company of other cheese making enthusiasts in a small and personal group environment. Enjoy tasting local and homemade cheeses, local and imported wines at the Friday reception (meet & greet) and Saturday social**. Learn the craft of making Camembert/Baby Brie, Blue, Gouda/ Cheddar, Chevre, Mozzarella, Ricotta and Feta. We will also make Yogurt, Butter, Mascarpone and Crème fraîche. Take home your homemade Camembert/Brie, Blue, Feta, Chevre, Mozzarella, Ricotta & butter to enjoy in your home. **Weather dependent, we will make pizzas using an outdoor brick oven. Of course homemade Mozzarella will be used. Or you can opt to eat at one of Milwaukee's many eateries.
Friday:
5-7 pm: Wine & cheese reception.
Saturday:
10am: Intensive workshop begins: Hands on cheesemaking. 12pm: Working lunch break (workshop continues during this casual lunch). Lunch will be provided. Cold sandwiches(meat & vege), water, juice/soda and condiments.
1:00pm: Continuation of workshop (cheese making class).
6pm: Wine and cheese social at our home for all workshop participants. Sample various local, homemade and imported gourmet hard, soft and rind ripened cheeses on French baquettes/crackers served with other hors d'oeuvres.
Sunday:
9 or 9:30am: Prepare your cheeses made on Saturday for travel. Salting and unmoulding of Camembert, moulding Chèvre, and preparing Feta blocks for travel.
10-11: Depart the workshop with your homemade cheeses. .
Where is the cheese making class (workshop) located and how far from local airports: The weekend workshops are held in Mequon, Wisconsin, just a short 15-20 minute drive north of Milwaukee. Approximately 2 hour drive north of the city of Chicago. 1.5 hour drive east of Madison, Wisconsin. Upon registration online, directions and workshop documents will be emailed to you.
What you need to bring to the cheese making class (workshop): Your appetite for cheese and wine and a zest for learning to make gourmet cheese. All cheese making supplies, note paper, pens will be provided. Workshop limited to 12 persons.
What is included in the cheese making class (workshop): Friday night wine and cheese social, Saturday noon lunch, Saturday wine and cheese social, Saturday dinner, all tools and equipment needed to make your homemade cheeses, two Camembert/Brie/Blue Cheese Making Kits ($93.94 value) including my Camembert/Brie/Blue Cheese Making eBook Printed Guide and containers/bags to take your cheeses with you, notepaper and pen.
What is notincluded in the cheese making class (workshop): Your choice of local lodging and local transportation. Meals bought at local restaurants. Any additional supplies* bought at the workshop (*special workshop discount offered).
How to register for this cheese making class (workshop): Payment for the cheese making class (workshop) can be made online. Click on the weekend located above to register/pay ($379/person).When booking workshop online you will receive a link to download my Camembert/Brie/Blue Cheese Making eBook Guide. Payment can also be made by check prior to the workshop mailed to address at bottom of this page. Feel free to call or write me if you have any questions about this workshop. Cancellation of workshop: you may reschedule your workshop at a future date. Refund can be made if cancelled workshop can be rebooked by another cheese maker.
Can I bring a guest, mate, partner, spouse or friend who is NOT going to attend the workshop?Workshops are limited to 12 participants, keeping them comfortable and manageable. If you are bringing a guest, mate, partner, spouse, friend who will NOT be participating in the workshop, but will be attending the wine and cheese socials, there is a nominal charge of $100. There is a historic town (Cedarburg) just 6 miles north of us and Milwaukee is just 10 miles south of us. Click here to register your guest, mate, partner, spouse or friend for the Wine & Cheese Socials.
Suggested lodging in the Mequon-Cedarburg area: Historic Cedarburg offers two nice historic bed & breakfast; The Washington House Inn and The Stage Coach Inn. Cedarburg is located 15 minutes north (about 6 miles) of our house in Mequon. Lodging in Mequon includes: The Quiet House (Best Western), and many more just a few miles away.
