A heartfelt thank you from everyone at Venissimo for making 2007 yet another fun & fantastic year. Your support means sooooooo much to us. As we approach our 4-year anniversary - with nearly 1,000 different varieties of cheeses sold - we look forwarded to bringing you even more of the best of the best in 2008.
Join us in Del Mar on Saturday, January 12, between 2-4 p.m. for a stinky cheese tasting (don't be scared). For only $8, you can sample our favorite aromatic cheeses with perfect accoompaniments.
Here's to a happy & healthy 2008!
Cheese Wiz Gina |
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Seven Facts About Cheese & Your Health
 This time of year brings about those familiar "New Year's Resolutions." After the indulgence of the holiday season, many of us resolve to lose weight, get in shape or reduce our cholesterol. But what about eating cheese?
We are happy to say that nutritionists agree - cheese is actually beneficial to your health! Numerous studies show when integrated into your diet, cheese & other calcium-rich foods can help you shed those extra pounds. Because we knew you would be skeptical, we've compiled the top seven healthy facts about eating cheese:
- Dairy foods have a number of compounds that work with calcium to augment the process of fat-burning and slow down the process of making new fat.
- Cheese is rich in protein. Protein builds muscles and body tissues and helps you resist disease.
- Daily dairy consumption helps reduce belly fat.
- Lowfat dairy products, especially goat cheese, may help reduce the risk of colon cancer, the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
- Including three servings of dairy along with 8-10 servings of fruit are thought to help lower high blood pressure & reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Cheese is great source of Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps you grow, helps you fight infections, helps your eyes adjust to dark and light, and aids in the making of strong teeth.
- 3-A-Day is all it takes - three servings of dairy (think cheese) is all it takes to maintain a healthy & happy body!
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Cheese Goes Green  More than ever before we are exceedingly conscious of how we treat our planet & the ways in which we can contribute to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
At Venissimo, we are dedicated to a sustainable business philosophy. While our little brown bags are lovely & useful, to
help reduce paper consumption, we've designed the Venissimo Little
Black Tote. The 14 x 14" tote cost only $9, and every time you bring it to Venissimo, you'll
get a 30-cent discount on your purchase! We also believe a large part
of sustainable business is supporting local businesses & artists. The
totes are handmade by Gina's mom Gert, a fireball Austrian who was
trained as a seamstress. These bags can be used for years to come.
Many farms are producing organic cheeses, such as Cowgirl Creamery in Northern California. Still others are using only natural methods to make the cheese, leveraging solar power and recycling precious resources in an effort to combat the effects of global warming. For a list of Organic cheeses sold at Venissimo, use the keyword look up feature on our website and enter the word organic. If you are looking for more information on eco-friendly farming and businesses, please visit Organic Valley Farm Co-Op. |
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Meet the Venissimo Family At Venissimo, we consider our staff part of our family. In order for you to get to know them, we thought it would be fun to feature one of the Venissimo cheeseheads in this edition.
MICHELLE, MISTRESS OF MANCHEGOThe veteran of the Venissimo team, Michelle has been cutting the cheese & sharing her humor for more than three years. When asked why she adores Manchego (pronounced mon-CHAY-go) here's what she had to say:
OH MANCHEGO!!!
Cheese that people rename Man-cheN-go so viscioulsy!
You go well shaved thinly over tomato soup or on truffled pasta - your deliciousness knows no bounds. It must be because sheep"s milk is so fatty. But let us not focus on such things when there is such a marvelous cheese to be had!
As the manager of the Mission Hills shop, she keeps the cheese flowing and the party going. Be sure to say hi next time you're in! |
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Cheers to a fabulous 2008!
Allisen, Samantha, Jacob, Jordan, Rasmi, Candyce, Noel, Greg, Michelle, Brooke, Michele, Roger & Gina
The Venissimo Cheese Family
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Fancy Football Food
Tired of the same ol' Superbowl party food? This year, wow your friends with unique snack ideas. How about fresh Wisconsin cheese curds from Carr Valley Creamery? Curds are the freshest form of cheddar you can get. Top them with truffle salt & eat them like popcorn for a truly tasty cheese experience. And don't be shocked when they squeak in your mouth! These will be shipped fresh to both shops on Friday, Feb 1, just in time for the parties! Or really be the buzz of the day with caviar and champagne. Both are available for a limited time at Del Mar. If this all sounds like a bit much, we're more than happy to put together a few of our favorites or create a fabulous cheese party platter. Whatever your needs, just give us a call. With Venissimo cheese in hand, you'll surely score a touchdown with all your friends! |
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