In this season of being busy, rushing around, and spending too much money on holiday gifts, fun and free stuff sounds especially good.
For those in the San Diego area, there’s a Dressing Rehearsal on Thursday, December 12th from 6 to 8 pm at Whole Foods Market Encinitas (687 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024)
And there’s a music performance with Mat Kearny on Saturday, December 14th from 4 to 6pm. Take a break from your holiday shopping to join a unique music and wine experience!
You’ll be able sit down with musician/songwriter, Mat Kearney, in a private setting prior to the public event. Taste some of his wonderful new wine, Verse and Chorus, and learn about his inspiration in a short Q & A session.
Mat Kearney was raised in Oregon, with vineyards in his parents’ backyard. He received critical acclaim for his debut album, Nothing Left to Lose, and is releasing his fifth album in the upcoming year. Now he is honoring his love for wine by working by working with two of the best family vineyards in Napa Valley to create a rich and flavorful bordeaux-style blend.
- Thursday, 12/12/13 from 6 to 8 pm
- Features of the event:
- Beer & Wine – Holiday favorites, pairings and sampling
- Holiday Cheese Board – How to create
- Premier Party Dips sampling
- Coffee and seasonal treats sampling
And for everyone, there’s a free national Cheese Night event that will be taking place in all Whole Foods stores on December 10.
Don’t know jack about cheese? Whole Foods Market removes the guess work with step-by-step instructions for an all-star cheese plate.
Tips for How to create a cheese board
• Pick cheeses of contrasting textures and flavors: creamy, firm, sweet, pungent.
• Contrast Old World cheeses with New World selections.
• On a budget? Buy one or two fantastic cheeses, rather than five or six so-so options.
• Two ounces of cheese per person is a good rule of thumb.
• Let sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
• Serve with bread and crackers for different textures and flavors to accent the cheese.
• Talk to your cheesemonger. They can offer suggestions on which cheeses pair well with others. Not to mention, Whole Foods Market has 147 Certified Cheese Professionals™ in stores throughout the country, who have mastered the art of cheese from making to aging to handling. Don’t forget to ask for a taste!
One lucky winner will win a $100 Whole Foods Gift Card!
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I am obsessed with Whole Foods and it would be better than my Birthday or Christmas if I won this!
I love cheeses and all “natural” or “organic” foods. I like chia seeds and other ingredients you can put into smoothies for breakfast too. So there is a lot of items that I will buy if I won this.
hot food bar items!
I’d buy lots of fresh fruits and veggies, their peanut butter that you make at the store and use the rest on meat/chicken.
I would definitely stock up on some produce and meat! I would also get some nuts to make nut butter and some fruit and seeds to make trail mix :)
I would buy all the organic produce I can eat :-)
I would buy bulk whole grains, fresh pasta, and produce!
With a $100 Whole Foods gift card, I’d stock up on organic meats, some good cheeses, and get some organic canned products.
I’d buy fresh produce, grass fed meats and cheese.
I have never been to wf because it is 40 miles from my home but I would go for this. What fun
My WF is more than 2 hours away so I would take the gift card and the ice chest to stock up on organic treats from the freezer and the meat sections. I would also get some of their wonderful produce.
I’d buy cheese with my gift card
I would buy chocolate, cheese, produce and deli items.
I’d buy fresh produce, grass fed meats, and Whole Foods’ Bourbon Maple Pecans :)