This week, two big things are happening here at It’s Not You, It’s Brie. On Friday, baby goats are hijacking my Instagram feed, and, tickets are now up for my first live Cheese & Beer Pairing during shelter-in-place!

How will all this play out, you ask? I’m so excited to tell you!

Tomales Farmstead Takeover

This upcoming Friday Tomales Farmstead is taking control of my Instagram Feed. A complete hijacking! This means all Friday, employees of Tomales Farmstead will show you what it’s like to make cheese now in Marin at one of California’s finest creameries. I’ll be following along, too!

You’ll see cheese being made and aged, views of the summer farm, baby goats frolicking in the Marin hills, maybe a lady or two being milked, and meet employees who make the cheese happen. They’ll also talk about what it’s like being a cheesemaker during quarantine. This is a true behind-the-scenes look at something people rarely see! Plus, baby goats and sheep (yes! sheep too!).

My first Quarantine Beer & Cheese Class

Figuring out how to teach a pairing class at home has been a touch tricky. For example, if teaching a wine pairing would I expect you to open and finish 4 wines in a reasonable time? Booze waste is so sad! Would you be able to find the right wines? (Shipping wines can be $$$$.) And, would I expect you to get 8 cheeses?

But I figured out a way to make it easy! 🍺. And cheese.

4 beers and 5 cheeses. To make it easier on you shoppers, I’m not dictating any specific cheeses, only cheese styles are suggested. And same for beers! (Btw do you know how easy it is to keep an open beer in a mason beer for a couple days- it stays bubbly!).

So please join me for my first online beer and cheese pairing class with 18 Reasons. I’d love to see you. The list of cheeses for you get are listed and beer suggested are emailed to you when you sign up.