Entries by Todd

Crottin D’Antan and the perfect salad

Crottin D’Antan  – (France) In the early 8th Century CE, Arabian invaders known as Saracens came over the Pyrenees and invaded France, settling in the Loire Valley. Barely a century later, the French had given the Saracens the heave-ho, but not without first learning their cheesemaking recipes and absconding with their goats!  Today, we enjoy […]

2012 New Year’s Eve

Hard work, lots of fun and great family deserves Champagne, caviar, artisan cheeses, and charcuterie—and don’t forget Bernard’s goodies! Dedicated to great food, beautifully presented, No.109 is your easy answer to a perfect New Year’s Eve.  Give us a call, and we can create platters, hostess gift baskets, and pair wines and Champagnes to make […]

2012 Holiday Menu

Just a few more days of shopping and the staff at 109 are here to help. Great cheeses, charcuterie, wines, gourmet foods, Bernard’s appetizers, sauces and stocks fill the store, and hostess and foodie gifts are plentiful.  Our platters and gift baskets are always a hit and our wine selection is sure to please the […]

Holiday Platters

Put the finishing touch to your party with a beautiful and delicious Cheese and Charcuterie Platter or Basket. Choose one of our selections or design your favorite combinations of cheese and/or charcuterie. We will be happy to expertly design on your personal platter or we can provide a platter for you. Any of these platters can be […]

The indulgence of the picnic

According to Wikipedia; “In contemporary usage, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors (al fresco or en plein air), ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such […]