Culinary Historians: Evolution of Cheese in America 8/26

Culinary Historians of Chicago Present:

From Old World to New World:
The Evolution of Cheese in America
Presented by
Daniel Sirko, Resident Fromager
Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread and Wine, Chicago,
Saturday, August 26, 2006
10 a.m. to Noon
at
Roosevelt University
Room 628*
430 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

Join us as we explore the roots of U.S. cheese making and its evolution from mass produced imitations of European classics to a vibrant, creative and inventive artisan industry. This U.S. industry that has come into its own; gaining worldwide acclaim and even besting some of those same European classics in prestigious competitions.

Enjoy Daniel Sirko’s command of cheese's culinary history in America along with a sampling of some of this country's finest creations.

Daniel Sirko is the resident Fromager at Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, 2945 N. Broadway, Chicago (www.pastoralartisan.com). He has served as a judge at the American Cheese Society Annual Championships and is a frequently consulted industry expert and educator on all matters relating to cheese. A graduate of Michigan State University, Mr. Sirko was a founding manager of Fox & Obel and his career has encompassed positions with some of Chicago's best known gourmet purveyors.

Cost of the lecture program is $10, $5 for students, and no charge for members. To reserve, please call Barbara Olson at (708) 788-0338.
Or e-mail your reservation to: [email protected]. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number of people in your party.
Parking within a block for $6 for 3 hours at Loop Auto Park
524 S. Wabash Ave. (312) 922-1499.