HEY, HERE'S SOMETHING WONDERFUL TO READ !

Master Sommelier, a founding partner in Roy's Restaurants of Hawaii, writer, teacher, blogger, and advocate for everything Lodi Wine.... and friend to CHEESE CENTRAL, too, meet our neighbor, Randy Caparoso. His blog is so very informative every time. We learn so much about the riches of our own AVA and the wonderful people who make it all work! The link below takes you to a joint article about cheese, and wine pairing, and at the most auspices time too--when you have little to do but hang out at home and drink wine and eat cheese, right? Randy asked me to prepare the cheese-y part of the article, and he took care of the rest. You know what? Even I learn something new every day! Thanks, Randy...

www.lodiwine.com/blog/Cheese-Central-s-top-selling-artisan-cheeses--and-our-Lodi-wine-matches--during-the-weeks-of-SIP

VIRTUAL

"FIRESIDE FRIDAY"

with Bokisch Winery and

Cheese Central...

Join Markus and Liz, along with winemaker Elyse Perry,

to enjoy live music from Rob Stevenson! We've partnered together to offer a pre-order, hand-selected charcuterie board for two, to pair with 2019 Picpoul Blanc and

2017 Tempranillo!

Happy hour 5:30-6pm, and Live Music 6-7pm

This offer will be available for the first 100 people that email [email protected] or call the tasting room

(209) 642-8880 to be added to the list! Sip with us along the way virtually (instagram, facebook, or zoom) by purchasing the two pack we will be tasting and talking about for 30% off!

Use Promo Code Fireside at Checkout

Order your charcuterie box by Thursday, May 21st at noon & pick-up at the winery Friday, May 22nd

Bottle purchase and charcuterie box for two

under $70 !!

What a fun date night!

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THOUGHTS ON HELPING THE SMALL BUSINESS GET THROUGH THIS...

Here are some good deeds to help the small, independent business--especially the ones deemed "non-essential..."

until they can go back to work

Buy Gift Cards

Buying a gift card to hold and use yourself at a later date allows the business an "interest-free loan!" They get the cash they need for the operational expenses without having to deliver the goods or service until the card gets redeemed, and they hopefully have regular business to get back to normal. Though we hope not, be aware that the company may not survive the pandemic--you make the call how to help them.

WHERE POSSIBLE,

OVER-TIP YOUR SERVER

Many of these workers are paid minimum wage, and not all households have all the wage earners working. If you can afford to do so, the extra cash is much appreciated!

PAY WITH A LOW-COST

PAYMENT METHOD

Credit cards are easy to use with very limited contact involved, however, they carry a very hefty transaction fee that the business must pay. Nothing is free in this world, right? Your accumulated "miles" are paid for by the businesses you frequent. Be aware that a cash transaction doesn't have fees, and debit card transactions are much lower in fees than credit transactions. Some businesses also accept checks, another no-fee method.

"GIFT" A PAYMENT TO YOUR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

Many hair stylists, manicurists, cleaning professionals, and other small-scale service providers operate independently. If you are able, send a check to your manicurist or hair stylist, even though you haven't been able to have your haircut or nails done for two months! they will appreciate the generosity, and that payment comes out of your monthly budget anyway. I know not all of us have taken a pay cut. "Whatever you give will come back to you tenfold..." is a well-known biblical quote. The appreciation will be golden.