144 Larchmont Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
919.833.2274 / info@auraygourmet.com / Twitter: auraygourmet
website: auraygourmet.com
Tue-Fri 8am-6pm / Sat 9am-6pm / Sun 9am-4pm / Closed Monday (open Dec. 14, 21 & 28)
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December 2, 2009
Dear Friends and loyal Auray Customers:
Holiday Greetings from Auray
Gourmet. We hope you enjoy our
December Newsletter.
It's hard to believe that we're celebrating our second
Holiday season and the end of our first calendar year at the new location at
144 Larchmont Avenue. We thank all
of you for continued patronage, suggestions and referrals during 2009. We extend our very best wishes to you
and your loved ones for the holidays and an excellent 2010.
We know you're busy, the newsletter is organized as follows:
December Hours; Wine &
Cheese tastings (next Dec. 10); Entertaining
Ideas; Gift Ideas; Seasonal Treats; Special Order Items &
Catering (don't delay).
December Hours:
Open Monday,
Dec. 14, 21 and 28: 8am-6pm
Tuesday -
Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday:
9am - 6pm
Sunday: 9am
- 4pm
CLOSED Christmas; closing early Christmas
and New Year's Eves at 4pm
Get in the Holiday
Spirit(s) !
Our Wine & Cheese
Tasting Series in partnership with Le Wine Shop of Larchmont continues
Thursday, December 10 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm here at Auray. Géraldine from Le Wine Shop will
highlight Champagnes, sparkling and white wines. Carolynn will pair the wines with cheeses from our
outstanding selection. There's
still room; call or write Carolynn: 914.833.2274; carolynn@auraygourmet.com. At $50.00 per person you receive 6 wines and 6 cheese
tastings, including accompaniments, fruit and the appropriate crackers and bread. It's a great couple's night out and
also makes a unique, thoughtful gift for your favorite epicurean. 2010 sessions Jan. 10 and Feb. 12. 2 sessions $90; 3 sessions $125.
New Items You'll Love - Perfect for
Holiday Entertaining - You'll be a Hit
Challerhocker - silky, dense, like
Gruyère or Appenzeller, but even more complex. Means "sitting in the cellar", which is exactly what
cheesemaker Walter Rass does with this thermalized cow's milk cheese for at
least 10 mos. at his Alpine
Käserei in Toggenburg, Switzerland.
We met Walter in New York in July and are proud that he selected Auray
Gourmet as one of the few U.S. fromagers to introduce this wonderfully unique
cheese. Only about 50 wheels per
month sent to the entire U.S.; 4 make it to Larchmont, try it soon.
Also from the Alps we have selected Sharfer Maxx - a unique cheese that emits the flavors of the mountains. Complex, creamy and has a kick. Similar
to Vacherin Fribourgeois, but better.
Colston Bassett Stilton is back
from Neals Yard - Colston Bassett is one of the smallest Stilton Dairies
in England. They buy milk from 5 farms surrounding the creamery and have been
buying from the same farms since the 1920s. Since 1920, there have only been 4
head cheesemakers at Colston Bassett: Tom Coy, Ernie Wagstaff, Richard Rowlett
and now Billy Kevan. Their Stilton
is more traditional than any other. The curd is hand-ladled before draining.
This treats the curd more gently and preserves its structure, which results in
a luscious, creamy texture when the cheeses are mature. Come in and get a taste of heaven.
Also perfect for entertaining - we have great sausages and cured meats, here's a partial list:
Saucission Sec from D'Artagnan - the
closest you will get to the real French version
Rosette de
Lyon
Cervelat - a
smoky German salami
Hungarian
Salami - intensely flavored with paprika
Plockwurst -
a small salami that imparts
flavors from the past
Liverwurst -
the real deal made with veal
Teewurst - a
spreadable salami with an intense flavor
Speck alto
Agio from the Italian Alps
Prosciutto
di Parma - Galloni - it is like butter and we think the best
Pancetta
Surryano (Virginia) and Serrano pata negra (Spain) Hams
Auray's Gift Ideas
Cheese Baskets - delivered locally and
shipped nationwide (must order before Dec. 17).
Gift Certificates - a perfect stocking
stuffer. Give the gift of Auray,
valid for 6 months from purchase date
Wine & Cheese Tasting Series - see
above; either a single session or the rest of the series makes a unique and
thoughtful gift. Why not offer the
Dec. 10 class to someone special?
Cheese Tools - your favorite fromageophile
will surely appreciate a gift from our selection of specialty cheese knives,
graters, spreaders and shavers (girolles).
Seasonal Treats, in
stock already
Spekulatius Biscuits - the real Dutch
and German treat, Original and with Almonds
Contessa iced gingerbread (pain
d'épices) cookies with dark chocolate
Niedregger Marzipan - the classic, from
Lübeck, Germany; unique stocking stuffer
Minerve Chestnut Paste (crème de
marrons): use your imagination
LU Crème Roulée - dark chocolate and
chocolate hazelnut waffle rolls / gauffrettes / waffeletten
Truffles (Noel - France)
Madeleines - pur beurre, longs, marbled
Sarments du Médoc Dark Chocolate /
Raspberry Twigs (brins de chocolat framboise)
Rougié Bloc de Foie Gras (duck): direct
from the Périgord (Sarlat)
D'Artagnan Medaillon Duck Foie Gras w/ 2%
truffles
Fondue and Raclette Cheeses, Viande de
Grisons
Other:
Smoked salmon from Ireland. Organic and melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday entertaining. Also, how about a dollop of caviar? We have nice paddlefish that won't break the bank.
Special Order Items
& Catering:
It's not all too early to call us about special order items
and catering needs.
Turkey, Ham, foie gras, caviar , goose, magret de canard and more. Just ask.
See you soon,
Your Auray Team - Ben and Carolynn
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