TORONTO, March 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Prince Edward Island's award-winning cheesemaker, Armand Bernard, will be hosting several "Meet the Cheesemaker" sampling events in Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario, March 8 to 11. Bernard is the artisan behind award-winning cheeses like Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar and COWS CREAMERY Extra Old Cheddar.
| Who: | First generation, award-winning cheesemaker Armand Bernard from COWS CREAMERY, Charlottetown, PEI. | |||||
| What: | "Meet the Cheesemaker" sampling events lead by Bernard, featuring his award-winning cheeses Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar and COWS CREAMERY Extra Old Cheddar. | |||||
| Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar is produced according to a traditional recipe from the Orkney Islands, North of Scotland. In 2011, it was awarded Canada's Best at the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, and North America's Best at the American Cheese Society Award Ceremony. | ||||||
| COWS CREAMERY Extra Old Cheddar is aged for two years and is made from 100 per cent Prince Edward Island cows' milk. In 2009, it was awarded Canada's Best at the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix. | ||||||
| When and Where: | Thursday, March 8: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens, 60 Carlton St. Toronto, ON. | |||||
| Friday, March 9: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nature's Emporium, 16655 Yonge St. Newmarket, ON. | ||||||
| Saturday, March 10: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vincenzo's, 150 Caroline St. South, Waterloo, ON. | ||||||
| Sunday, March 11: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at McEwan, 38 Karl Fraser Road, Toronto, ON. | ||||||
| Why: | Cheese enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sample award-winning cheeses from PEI and discover the nuances that make Bernard's cheeses Canada's best Cheddars. |
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COWS CREAMERY Cheddars are distributed in Ontario by Glen Echo Fine Foods.
Image with caption: "PEI's emerging cheesemaker, Armand Bernard, proudly stands with his award-winning Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar. (CNW Group/COWS CREAMERY Cheddars)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120307_C2580_PHOTO_EN_10917.jpg
For more information, about the sampling events please contact:
Sonya Franceschini
Faye Clack Communications
P: 905.206.0577 ext. 249
E: [email protected]
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