Specialty Cheese
Nugget stocks more than 400 varieties of cheese. If the very thought of trying to figure out which one pairs best with your ’95 Voignier sends you into a cold sweat, don’t worry: each store has a cheese specialist on site to make selecting a snap. Our cheeses are hand-cut and tasted daily by our cheese specialists to ensure freshness and quality, and we’re always happy to cut you off a sample so you can taste before you buy.
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Cheese the Day!
Apr 12, 2012 1:15 PM
Join us for a day of cheese! Make your whey through some of our favorite curds! A wide variety of cheese makers, from around the world to our own backyard, will sample cheese from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m at the following stores.
• April 27th–West Sacramento, Elk Grove and Florin Road
• April 28th–Woodland, Vacaville, and both Davis locations
• April 29th–El Dorado Hills and Roseville
Save 25% on all cheeses sampled throughout the day!
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Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese Company
Modesto, CA
Mar 30, 2012 3:45 PM
Established in 1912, this family-owned and operated sustainable farm uses milk from their registered Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss cows.Known for its unique artisnal and handcrafted San Joaquin Gold, Fiscalini Farms creates its award-winning cheeses with milk piped directly from the milk storage tanks in the dairy farm to the cheese factory.
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Cheese Specialists
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Sean Carrington
Cheese Specialist, Covell Davis
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Reed Pattison
Cheese Specialist, El Dorado Hills
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Jeremy Patin
Cheese Specialist, Elk Grove
Upcoming Cheese Events
Specialty Cheese Classes- Nugget Markets, El Dorado Hills
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at 2:00 PMSpecialty Cheese Classes- Nugget Markets, El Dorado Hills
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 2:00 PMNutritional Benefits of Cheese
Did you know that cheese is one of the best available sources of calcium and protein, as well as phosphorus? And that it is also full of vital nutrients and minerals? That and it tastes great too! Basically, cheese is a whole load of goodness packed into one scrumptious bite!
Serving Tips
When preparing a cheese board, always start with a cheese friendly surface like wood, tile or marble. Don’t forget to buy enough cheese for the occasion, usually 1-1½ ounces per person per cheese. Cheeses are best served in odd numbers (arranged according to flavor) with a common theme, like country of origin or type. Always use separate knives for each cheese, and remember to serve them at room temperature for best flavor.
