Learn what makes one olive oil different from another and what distinguishes extra-virgin from virgin, pure, olive oil, pomace, and others. And, considering the lack of regulations in the U.S., we will teach you what you need to look for! Similarly, we will dispel the myths surrounding "balsamic" vinegar, a category that is almost entirely […]
BEER IS WHAT BRINGS US TOGETHER, LOVE IS WHAT LETS US SHARE OUR NAME - TF Brewing The love first started brewing twenty-five years ago when Kevin Templin left home in Maine in 1990 in search of snow. He found so much more than that when he landed in Alta, Utah and met his now-wife, […]
Get an in-depth look into the world of fine cheese. You will taste your way through Southern European and New World creations made according to age-old techniques by true artisans. Learn about the Cheese Cave and what it means for your cheese. Get tips on how to best shop for and store your cheeses once […]
Italy may appear as one happy culture, but that is far from the truth. Each region identifies with its own culture. From dialect to recipes for the same dish, the specific flavors of Italy vary from one one historical city-state region to the next. We’ll take you on a journey from the toe of the […]
Our most popular tasting class gets a new pairing treatment: cheese! We think cheese is perfect for pairing with chocolate, and we’ll show you why. Learn what makes one chocolate “fine” and the other just “standard.” Find out how to identify flavors, get familiarized with great chocolate makers, and learn other priceless bits of chocolate […]
The Spain of the past is back. Franco’s reign over this Iberian cultural powerhouse all but decimated the culture of each region in Spain, including their food traditions. Thankfully, we’re rediscovering regionally specific food at a rapid rate. Each region identifies with its own culture. From dialect to recipes for the same dish, the specific flavors of Spain vary […]