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 Big Ham & Big cheese show support for HCI Hawaii Canines for Independence! A lovely soiree was hosted at a private home at Keawekapu Beach on Valentines Day. Sunset, cocktails, silent auction, live auction, dinner, changing of guards for Tucker, lots of laughs and tears of joy. Wow, what an evening! Thank you Mo, your fabulous team, and your wonderful four legged fuzzy friends who work so hard to make people's lives so much more. Tucker, who visits people daily at the Women's and Children's Kapiolani Hospital, is a true inspiration for bringing smiles and happiness to those who have severe illnesses. Way to go you guys! New recruits are Harley and Hunter...cute, fuzzy, and darn smart! They will change people's lives when they are in full service and even before! Mahalo to the community that supports this wonderful organization! Learn more at www.hawaiicanines.com. Cookbook available at WCTC - all funds go to Hawaii Canines for Independence. Uncertain economic times = exceptional wine values at WCTC! Calloway $10.99 Need a great Chardonnay under $11? Check this out, lightly oaked with fine grapes from the central coast California and Lodi, A lovely little sipper! Vini $10.99 How about a exotic yet mellow Merlot from Bulgaria. "Veni Vidi Vici", a famous saying from Ceasar! This is a saying off the wine bottle, "Since we haven't seen you in Bulgaria lately, we've brought you some of the finest local flavors." A steal at $10.99! (bulgariawine.com) Luzon Verde $11.99 A fun alternative varietal from Spain, and its organic! Luzon Verde, a nice juicy red wine from Jumilla made of Mouvedre, a grape that origniates from the Rhone Valley France. One needs to try this to understand what we mean by juicy! Only $11.99  Recipe compliments of featured chef: Chef Jana McMahon tel: 808-281-8393, wildlily@hawaiiantel.net Stuffed Mushrooms
Grind almonds until finely ground. Be careful not to overprocess into almond butter. Place goat cheese, chestnuts, marjoram and garlic chives in food processor and process until smooth. Add almonds. Fill mushroom caps with cheese mixture. Dip caps in panko. Top with small slice of Urgelia. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Ph. 808.874.3930
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Monthly Cheese & Wine Tasting
 5 wines paired with 5 cheeses
This Month: Don't make us go "Sideways", Mingling with Merlots When: Sunday, March 29th, from 3-5pm Where: Stella Blues Cafe (in same center as Who Cut The Cheese) Cost: $30 per person, including tax Call for reservations: 808-874-3930 ~ Seating is limited. 2009 Tasting Calendar - Last Sunday of most months
New Face in The Cheese Case
 Another Gouda! Yes, we love Goudas! We love truffle cheeses too, so put truffles in a world class Gouda and what do you get? Lindenhoff, a raw cow's milk Gouda from Holland is what you have - an off the hook cheese delight! It will be making its debut March 2nd, so come get a taste when it first arrives, and sample when we sample it for the first time too!
New Crackers: Margarets Pumpkin seed and Cranberry Crisps...deeeelicious with blues or cheddars! We hooked these little crisps up with our Mimolette and avocado and Evil Cabernet Sauvignon course. They set that couse off! These little diddies are from Canada and available only at WCTC. Our new... "Can't Live Without!"
The Cheeseknife
Our favorite new cheese tool! Made of resin and made in the USA! Nothing sticks to this little gem..bloomies, blues and stinkers to truffles. It is lightweight, dishwasher safe, and again, only available at WCTC! Only $24.99
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