12/09/26 Winter Wonderland Cheese Tasting: Holiday Entertaining Made Easy

Bring a little frost to your holiday table. Sit back and relax in this guided tasting, where you’ll sample an all-white winter cheese plate and leave with everything you need to recreate it at your own gatherings.

Each guest receives an individual plate of six hand-picked cheeses in a variety of textures, each paired with something that looks and tastes like winter: honey that drips like melting icicles, sugar-frosted grapes, snow-dusted nuts, pears as crisp as a morning frost, and silky “snowdrift” spreads. As we taste together, you’ll learn:

• The simple “vary texture, not color” formula for a stunning snow-white board!
• Frosty pairings that make every bite taste better and look like a winter wonderland
• Styling ideas like cookie-cutter snowflakes, sugar “frost” on greenery, and "frosted" cheese balls that make a board feel festive!

There’s nothing to prep, chop, or assemble. Just taste, listen, and enjoy.

You’ll take home:

• All of the recipes and step-by-step directions for everything on your plate.
• A buying guide showing how much to purchase for parties of different sizes.
• Tips for keeping and serving your board, tailored to the type of party you’re hosting.
• Creative decorating ideas to turn your whole table into a winter wonderland!

Good to know: Dairy, nuts, gluten and coconut are used. Please note any allergies and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

A Little About Our Instructor and Forage to Fromage

Forage to Fromage is a cheese-focused business located in Elk River, MN, founded by Kerry Jerred, a Certified Cheese Professional. They offer services such as cheese selection, pairing, and education to help customers navigate the world of artisan cheese. The business aims to share the joy of cheese through various events and consulting services, making it a trusted resource for cheese enthusiasts.

In addition, Forage to Fromage passionately promotes and supports makers whose products and missions truly resonate with them. They love sharing this passion with you through their cheese tasting and pairing events. Their approach is grounded in their four core pillars: Promote, Educate, Pair, and Share.

Event is Wednesday (12/09), 6 - 8 pm at our Lake Elmo store. Class will be hosted in our adorable cozy event or gathering space in the back.  

This is an instructor-led class, taught by Certified Cheese Professional and owner of Forage to Fromage, Kerry Jerred.

$49 Registration Fee:  Registration fee helps cover store costs and instructor’s materials and time.

Minimum Age to Participate: 12 years and up (children accompanied by an adult).  Both child and adult require registration.

Enjoy 10% off all items in the store (excluding sale items and clothing)!

Drinks provided by So What Wine (owner and MN Master of Wine, Ashley Hausen Lohmer) or local Village Wine and Spirits (owned by Allison Bahr). Gluten-free options provided.

Minimum Registrations: To hold a class, we require a minimum of 6 registrations. If we cancel a class due to minimal registrations, we will contact you within 48 hours of the class and work to either reschedule or offer you a 100% refund.

Maximum Registrations: 10 is a full class. If the class is full, please email us at hello@shoplavie.co to be added to a wait list. 

Cancellation/Rescheduling Details: Up to one week prior to event: 90% refund for cancellation (or) reschedule for no additional fee. Less than one week we are unable to provide a refund for cancellation due to the nature of the class and materials already purchased. If cancellation due to weather, we will reschedule.