Les Dames d’Escoffier Kentucky (LDKY) is the Kentucky chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), an invitational organization of women leaders in food, beverage and hospitality whose mission is education, advocacy and philanthropy.
On Monday, January 25 at 6:00 p.m., the LDKY chapter will present “Cheers to Cheese & Charcuterie,” an event in conjunction with Cultured urban cheese shop (1007 E. Main St.), benefitting APRON, Inc.
Here’s how the event works, according to a press release form LDKY.
Participants eat, drink & create an Instagram-worthy cheese/charcuterie board with cheese connoisseur and master board designer Jessica Mattingly, owner of Louisville’s CULTURED cheese shop. Jessica joins Les Dames d’Escoffier Kentucky (LDKY) for a hands-on, fun & tasty evening of cheese, charcuterie & wine. From presenting the perfect bite, to highlighting one cheese with an accompaniment, to preparing an artistic Instagram-worthy cheese & charcuterie board, Jessica delights participants with her memorable, always savory, homespun style – all in the comfort of their own kitchens!
The medium for participation is ZOOM, the link to which will be sent to registered participants by Friday, January 22. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.
The class covers how to choose cheese, as well as to properly cut, present and store it. Best of all, participants turn their cheese board into a work of art with Jessica’s user-friendly techniques, including making a river, balancing flavors and textures, and adding a ribbon of Prosciutto.
Proceeds from this event “will be added to the funds that LDKY has donated to APRON, INC., providing relief and support to Louisville’s independent restaurant community.” Here’s how it works:
OPTIONS: (Invite a friend, there’s enough for 2!) CULTURED CHEESE SHOP will provide the ingredients for a Cheese or Charcuterie Board, and 3 Wine Choices for pairing. Participants provide the Board they want to use – a cutting board (12×8-10) or a serving platter – as well as small plates, 3 small cheese knifes (plain old knives work too), napkins & wineglasses.
The pick-up dates and times for these items at Cultured are:
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- Friday, January 22, 4pm-8pm
- Saturday January 23, 12pm-8pm
- Sunday January 24, 12pm-7pm
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CHEESE BOARD Ingredients: $46 Includes three- 4oz portions of local, artisanal cheese in wedge form accompanied with the perfect accoutrements such as spreads, sweets and pickled vegetables to create an attractive board & educate palates.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD Ingredients: Add to Cheese Board above $24 (for a total of $70) Includes Boars Head Prosciutto, dried figs, blueberries, grapes, chocolate covered fruit, nuts and crackers (product may vary depending on freshness and availability.)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the freshness of items for this event goods will be packaged close to pickup and there will be no substitutions.
WINE NOT!: Add a Bottle of Wine at Half Price to Pair! $15 per bottle
Benvolio Prosecco (Italian Bubbly)
Gruner Veltliner (Mineral White)
Lapis Luna Cabernet Sauvignon (Red)
 Remember, tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite, where you can specify your options.
