Happy Bastille Day!
At Think Brownstone, we’ve started a tradition of celebrating Bastille Day in honor of Phil’s fantastically French heritage. Instead of storming the local prison-fortress, we’ve taken to assembling a world-class collection of “dangerous cheeses” and enjoying them wherever Phil happens to be that day. So today we celebrated with a group of clients (friends) who were treated to Phil’s guided tour through the cheeses of France – complete with fresh bread, grapes, cherries, almonds, saucisson sec (French salami), and cornichons (French pickles). Of course we also supplied the soundtrack, including the French National Anthem, “Foux Du Fa Fa” by Flight Of The Conchords, a host of French Canadian ditties from Russ’s collection and of course, “Bastille Day” by Rush. Will we be celebrating with you next year? Vive La France!
Phil As Master Of Ceremonies
The Suggested Path Through The Fromage & Accompaniments
Mike C's Plate Of Glory
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By Robin, July 14, 2010 @ 8:44 pm
As a friend who has experienced Phil’s guided tour through the cheeses of France, I can tell you that it’s an awesome experience. From the Map Of The Fromage & Accompaniments (complete with cows and goats with berets!) to the Oh La La music (which made me smile), with delicious cheese in between, it was complete and awesome. I’m already looking forward to next year’s tour of cheeses!
By Tom I., July 15, 2010 @ 9:08 am
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the cheese and music. I can still taste the Brillat Savann!
Cheers!
Tom I.
By Phil, July 16, 2010 @ 9:38 am
Always happy to share cheese with good friends! My cheese tips of the day:
Treat buying cheese as an experience. A good cheese monger loves his/her work. Find a small cheese shop and ask them to recommend their favorites. Don’t be afraid to ask for a taste, they love to share.
By Russ, July 16, 2010 @ 9:43 am
I like the idea of being considered a “monger” of something.
By Phil, July 16, 2010 @ 10:28 am
Think Brownstone: Mongers of Experience