Butter’s Fine Food and Wine Explores Pilsners with Michael Kuderka

 ”If you had told me when I first starting drinking craft beer and home brewing 20 years ago that I would ever be seeking out and enjoying pilsners, I think I might have laughed at the assertion. However, with more craft brewers adding the pilsner style to their brand line up, and pushing the flavor boundaries of the style, it isn’t hard to see why many craft beer fans are snatching up and ordering pilsners,” says Michael Kuderka, Managing Partner of MC Bassett, LLC- the company that publishes The Beer Bible (http://www.thebeerbible.com/home.php).

Pilsners present with a floral hoppy aroma and flavor, a mild malt middle, and a signature bitter “bite” at the end. Developed in the Bohemian town of Pizen and introduced in 1842, the classic pilsner style stood out from other popular beer styles of the time due to its golden clarity, its smooth complexity, and its distinctive hop flavor andfragrance.

Pilsners make the perfect, balanced, session beer, with an ABV ranging between 4.5% and 5.5%. The Pilsner’s aroma and flavor profile, and the history behind this style, all work to make the Pilsner, the most popular beer-style in the world. And in fact, many craft brewers are jumping head first into this competitive style category, transitioning their pilsners from being seasonal offerings to being year-round brands.

Kuderka suggests breaking down the pilsners by complexity to get a better understanding of  them and to assist in categorizing each.

Here is an easy way to categorize pilsners:

Basic Complexity – these brands generally consist of Lagers and Light Lagers, or other beer styles which offer a balanced, mild, flavor profile. These brands are not overly malty, are slightly floppy, and are often described as clean and crisp.

Transitional Complexity – these brands consist of both Ales and Lagers and offer a step up in flavor from those of Basic Complexity. These beers are less balanced and are perfect for allowing consumers to experience an expanded taste profile as they tend not to overload the palette and generally offer one or Iwo unique flavor components. For example, these brands might have an increased hop bitterness, a bigger malt profile, or a predominate wheat, fruit, or spice flavor. These beers are often described as session beers.

Complete Complexity — these brands offer an increased taste profile with a balanced complexity. Beers with Complete Complexity consist of both Ales and Lagers and offer a wonderful flavor experience for consumers. Greater amounts of hops. malt and other additional ingredients provide a more defined bitterness, sweetness and overall fuller taste profile.

Peak Complexity – these brands are strong, big and unbalanced by design, with flavors that tip the scale toward hops, malt, yeast, or adjuncts depending on the style and brewer. These beers can consist of both Ales and Lagers and are often marketed as being Imperial, Limited Releases, collaboration beers, and seasonal brews.

Beer brand complexity is derived by factoring in the color, bitterness, ABV, fullness and style of each beer brand. You can match your palate to the right beer complexity by finding out the beer experience that you are looking for.  You can discover this by asking yourself three basic questions:

.What beer styles have I enjoyed before?

. Did I like them because they were sweet or bitter — full or light?

. Do I want a beer experience that is different or the same?

As a beer retailer, Butter’s Fine Food and Wine constantly tries to find ways to expand your palate’s “complexity” boundries.

Here are some examples of pilsners that would fall into each category:

Basic:

. Pilsner Urquell

. Zatec

. Blue Marble Organic Pilsner

. Paulaner Original Munich Premium Lager

. Bischoff Premium Pilsner

. Zywiec Pilsner

. Penn Kaiser PlIs

Transitional:

. August Schell’s Pilsner

. Boulevard Pilsner

. Gordon Bersch Pilsner

. Millstream Brewing German Pilsner

. Rogue Uberfest Pilsner

. Btburger Premium Plis

. TrurnerPils

. Shiner 101 Bohemian-Style Pilsner

. Redhook Ale Brewery Rope Swing Summer Pilsner

Complete:

. Capital Brewery Special Pilsner

. Butte Creek Organic Pilsner

. Left Hand Brewing Polestar Pilsner

. North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Beer

. Heavy Seas Brewing Small Craft Warning Uber Pils

. Brooklyn Pilsner

. Smuttynose Brewing Portsmouth Lager

. Tröegs Brewing Sunshine Pus

. Victory Prima Pus

. Saint Arnold Brewing Summer Pus

. New Glarus Brewing Edel Pils

. Sly Fox Pikeland Pus

. Odell Brewing Double Pilsner

. Schlafly Pilsner

. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Mama’s Little Yella Pus

. Samuel Adams Noble Plis

. Avery Brewing Joe’s Premium American Pilsner

. Lagunitas Czech Style Pilsner

Peak:

. Sweetwater Brewing Road Trip

. Harpoon Leviathan – Big Bohemian Pilsner

. Boulevard imperial Pilsner

. Port Brewing Panzer Imperial Plis

. Juxtaposition – BrewDoglCambridge/Stone

. My Antonia – Birra Del Borgo/Dogfish Head

. Rogue Imperial Pilsner

So, Cheers to Pilsners!

-Butter’s Fine Food and Wine Roving Reporter

WHEN MAIN STREET WAS BORN- THE STORY OF BUTTER’S

 You probably know Butter’s Fine Food and Wine simply as Butter’s.  It has been a familiar name in Concord for hundreds of years.  Butter’s earned its notoriety as a tavern visited by the many working men of the late eighteenth century building the roads bridges and railroads and that would Concord with other neighboring towns and states.  The tavern was in business for just under one hundred years – its success likely hindered by the Temperance Reform movement in Concord which began around 1827 and the birth of the Concord Railroad in 1842 which rerouted traffic that had previously been directed to the location.   Butter’s was first registered as a tavern in 1780 under the ownership of Samuel Butters whose family arrived in America from Scotland just a few generations earlier and later by his sons, Samuel Jr. and Timothy.  Butter’s Tavern was not an inn for visitors in fancy clothes; rather, it was a reputable ‘hostelry’ for the workers of the day, serving food and drink and a place to sleep while on the job.  It is said that Butter’s was the working man’s first choice for lodgings and was often fully booked, forcing overflow customers to another nearby tavern.

 At the corner of present day South Main Street and Water Street you can stand at what was once known as Butter’s Corner (131 South Main Street).  Samuel Butters purchased a hillside tract of land which would be the location of the homestead and tavern and later Samuel Jr’s general store across the way.  As was the case with many taverns of the time, Butter’s was a place for business, legislation, celebration and the sharing of news.  In the late eighteenth century New Englanders were very much concerned with shaping the future of their post-Revolution country and local politics was a popular endeavor.  Samuel was appointed to several minor offices of the time including fence-viewer, hogreeve, surveyor of highways and selectman and as such he was involved in the daily monitoring of boundaries (and hogs) and maintaining the many newly developed roads in town.  Concord was in the midst of changes that were rapidly increasing the number of travelers from around the state and New England who could easily access the city; roads were being straightened and rerouted to improve the network of coach roads and local entrepreneurs like Samuel were beginning to realize the convenience of travel routes that could easily cross the Merrimack River.  Goods that were not readily available in Concord were brought up from Boston and at the time, the cargo traveled slowly and at great expense.

 Samuel and his family also owned Butter’s Ferry which allowed them to gather tolls from travelers wishing to cross the Merrimack River.  In 1792 a group of local men met at Butter’s to discuss their plans for the construction of a toll bridge across the river. A sum was agreed upon and the group purchased Butter’s Ferry; the Concord Bridge was completed 10 months later near the location of the present day Manchester Street Bridge. Several years later a second bridge spanning the river was constructed near the center of town and the ‘turnpike’ to the seacoast improved; these improvements allowed Butter’s and the other businesses in the area direct access to travelers from the New Hampshire and Massachusetts coasts, and everywhere in between. 

 There are very few pictures of Butter’s and little to no description of the interior; it seems to have been so widely known by the townspeople that it didn’t seem necessary to anyone to describe it in writing.  We know that it was in the Federal style and likely had four rooms on each of its two floors, two chimneys and a central staircase bisecting the layout symmetrically.  Photographs were still too expensive for the average business owner or family to afford, but there are a few photographs of Butter’s Corner and the tavern building in existence.  It is said that the full ‘menu’ at Butter’s would cost you 50 cents and bring you supper, lodging and breakfast; included were a glass of rum and a cigar.  New England ‘rum’ was sold in great quantities at the time, riding on the tide of the triangle trade which brought Africans to the West Indies as slaves and molasses and sugar cane from the Indies to New England.  In addition to rum one of the most popular beverages of the day was called ‘flip’.  It was a combination of dark malted beer and a sweetener such as sugar or molasses that was frothed by inserting a glowing hot loggerhead into the mixture.  After the requisite froth was achieved a small measure of rum was added to the brew, as well as spices such as nutmeg and perhaps even pumpkin.  The finished product was dark and bitter and served in a ‘flip mug’ a glass or pewter mug sometimes with a lid to contain the hot liquid.  Right around this time of year – as Octoberfest and pumpkin flavored beers reappear – it’s tempting to imagine the New England ‘flip’ served in taverns like Butter’s might be their ancestor.  There do not seem to be any remaining descriptions of the tavern’s food but it’s likely that meals were served in what would now be called ‘family style’ and would consist of whatever roasted meat, vegetable and bread were available or in season.

 Butter’s Tavern was the epicenter of a successful Concord family engrossed in the business of improving not only their personal lives but also the rapidly developing local government and community.  Samuel’s father was a successful businessman in Wilmington, Massachusetts and was likely a source of support for his son.  Similarly, Samuel encouraged his son Samuel Jr. to go into business at the age of 25.  By 1815 the Merrimack River was connected to Boston through a series of canals and goods were more easily exchanged using this water route.  It seems no coincidence that Samuel Butters Jr. was the agent of the Merrimack Boating Company.  He received deliveries of cargo at the base of Butter’s Hill twice a week and continued to prosper as the general store proprietor. 

 Life in the Butters’ era was difficult and unrefined; cattle still roamed the streets freely in the 1790’s and liquor was in high demand partly because it was safer to drink than the water.  People had little by way of material pleasures to call their own; very few books or toys or trinkets were to be found in the average home.  Families worked hard and often worked together to make a living.  Like any family the Butters endured family dramas and tragedies.  Samuel’s first wife Tabitha died in 1808 and he remarried a year later; his new wife, Elizabeth Eastman signed a prenuptial agreement and gave birth to a child only 6 months after the wedding.  It is thought that her husband had abandoned her and their unborn daughter and the marriage was a fitting solution. The owners of the Federal Bridge – the North Concord alternative to the Concord Bridge – attempted to attain a monopoly on the river trade, creating a serious business rivalry between the two groups.   Soldiers who were housed at the inn during the War of 1812 were thought to have been a possible point of entry for the scarlet fever outbreak that reached Concord and took the lives of Timothy Butters, his sister Mary and Elizabeth Eastman Butters all in 1813.  The tavern was owned by other families (and bore their names) after 1814 until it closed in 1845.  It was a private residence for a time, was abandoned after a fire by 1911.  It sat empty for years and became a popular place for posting signs and for young children to explore.  Finally, in1936 the building was demolished to make way for a gas and oil station.  It seems only fitting that Butter’s is part of bustling Main Street Concord again, bearing a proud name and carrying on the tradition of a place known well by its customers simply as Butter’s.

-Jen
Butter’s Blogger

Butter’s Adds Wild Turkey White Bean Chili to Top Secret Recipes

This is just a quick note, but we wanted to spread the word.

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine just finished adding a new Butter’s Own Top Secret Recipe to their list. 

The latest recipe to hit the list: Wild Turkey White Bean Chili Recipe

Click on the link to order the recipe, and as always, the profits from the recipe downloads go to support  the New Hampshire Food Bank.

-The Butter’s Fine Food and Wine Roving Food Reporter

Giving You Something to WINE About…

It has been another whirlwind of a week! I am still enjoying the “high” of our Thursday with J.M. Hirsch and his new cookbook, High Flavor Low Labor!  It was so great to see you all at the event and to feel the support for a local author! The excitement was infectious! If you missed the event, no worries…I have MORE cookbooks on order and J.M. said he would autograph those when they arrive! If you want me to save a copy, just send me an email, write me on facebook, or give the store a call! I’m happy to add you to the list!

Kevin from Vinalandia will be here pouring some wine Thursday evening! He has a fantastic Zinfandel, a favorite Pinot, and some other goodies too! Stop in for a glass and say hello!  

I am still on a kick about our CRAFT BEER SECTION!  We are adding new beer every week and yes, I am still in love with the Smashed Pumpkin! *NEW TIP on the Smashed Pumpkin Cocktail: Dip the rim of a glass in caramel! Then add the cinnamon sugar! OH MY! THANK YOU CATHY!*

Butter’s has some great Fall events coming up! We will be participating in the Taste of Concord, October 14th at the Grappone Conference Center. All proceeds from the ticket sales go to the Girls & Boys Club. www.tasteofconcord.com

 We will also be hosting our own OCTOBERFEST! Celebrate with us on October 21st for a tasting with White Birch Brewing, Winnipesaukee Chocolates and The Danbury Inn! Bill will have Beer to share, Jonathan & Sally have made a truffle featuring Bill’s beer and Alex and Bob will be serving homemade, authentic German Brats!

 *NEW for OCTOBER….SOUP,GOURMET MAC & CHEESE, COFFEE, WARM CIDER, More Pre-Packed Meals….mmmmmm!

Enjoy your week!

Cheers,
Kristy

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday, September 23 : Cambridge Footlights (British Comedy Troupe) in the Spotlight Cafe’ at The Capital Center for the Arts

Tuesday October 5th – Red River Theatre’s 3rd Birthday Bash! http://www.redrivertheatres.org/birthday_bash.php

Thursday, October 14th – Taste of Concord – Grappone Center, Concord, NH www.tasteofconcord.com  

Thursday, October 21st – Octoberfest - Featuring White Birch Brewing, The Danbury Inn, Winnipesaukee Chocolates

 November 11th: ” A Taste of Success” A wine tasting event to benefit Dress for Success.

NEW ITEMS AT BUTTER’S FINE FOOD AND WINE

Cathy’s Quiche! She picks a new flavor every week! We add a small melange of greens with a splash of balsamic and slices of baguette…all for $4.99!

***Coming soon…. lasagna, soup and gourmet mac & cheese!***

 Homemade cheesecake by the double slice!

 Whoopie Pies by The Whoopie Witch! “So good, they’re evil!”  - New Flavors arriving soon!

Fox Country Smoke House – All NH Made Smoked cheeses, meats & nuts.

479 Popcorn… Premium Organic Popcorn, handmade in San Francisco! We have 3 flavors we are in love with right now: Black Truffle with White Cheddar, Madras Coconut Curry with Cashews and Fleur de Sel Caramel. New Flavor….Cinnamon Sugar!

High Flavor Low Labor – Signed Cookbook by JM Hirsch

In the Cheesemakers Kitchen – Signed Cookbooks – Allison Hooper just sent a box of cookbooks, each signed and perfect for your library!

“Life is Gouda.” T-shirts, NOW on SALE!

 Always 30+ wines under $15.00….the best kept secret in town.

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine Lauches New Hampshire Food Bank Campaign Selling Top Secret Recipes

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine recently launched a campaign to raise money for the New Hampshire Food Bank. 

How?

By selling their Top Secret Recipes!

“We wanted to find a way to give more money to good causes,” says Kristy Stephens Ammann, owner of Butter’s Fine Food and Wine in Concord, NH. “The New Hampshire Food Bank has always been on our list of great causes and we try to do as much as we can to make sure people have enough to eat.”

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine decided that selling “behind the scenes recipes”  that Kristy Stephens Ammann uses in her store might be good seller.  

“I’ve always been asked for my recipes one way or another or asked to come up with a dinner idea or I’ll post a food idea on Facebook for a friend,but now everyone will have access and there is a great cause behind it,” says Ammann.  Ammann’s recipes are inspired from different events that triggered a need for a new recipe.  

Ammann says that she’s not going to give away all her secrets, and not all of the recipes at www.ButtersFineFoodRecipes.com will be for charity (some recipes may be from a for-profit cookbook),  but there are plans in the works to acquire recipes from other New Hampshire chefs and celebrities to benefit the same cause.     At some point, once enough recipes are available,  the entire recipe catalog from the chefs and celebrities will be complied and sold in individual cookbooks.  Plans are to donate all profits from those cookbooks as well.

The Butter’s Own Top Secret Recipes are available by download at www.ButtersFineFoodRecipes.com.    Prices vary, but most are $1.00 or less.

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine Reloads its Great North Maple Syrup

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine just restocked their Butter’s Own Great North Maple Syrup this weekend. 

“We sold out in mid-June”, say Kristy Stephens Ammann, owner of Butter’s Fine Food and Wine, “And now that the weather is turning cooler, people are thinking pancakes again!”

The label on the Maple Syrup wine bottles (yes the maple syrup is bottled and sealed in actual wine bottles), which comes in 375 ml and 750ml sizes, reads:

“Butter’s Own Maple Syrup is a pure, U.S. grade A, medium amber maple syrup and it is perhaps some of the most delectable maple syrup in the world.

Our maple Syrup is handcrafted by our Maple Sugar Masters of the Great North Woods. There, the Spring nights are frigid and the days are just warm enough to let the maple nectar flow from the mature Maple trees. These specific North wood’s conditions ensure delivery of only the finest maple sap. In turn, only the finest maple syrup is delivered to your table.”

Ammann says that the Butter’s Own Great North Maple Syrup is available at the store at 70 North Main Street, Downtown Concord, or online at www.Shop.ButtersFineFood.com, and is available through Butter’s Direct (Butter’s Fine Food and Wine’s New Hampshire delivery service), and by traditional shipping methods like UPS or USPS.

Sounds amazing!  Can’t wait to get some maple syrup delivered tonight!  Pancakes  for dinner anyone?!?

-Butter’s Fine Food and Wine Roving Food Reporter

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine (Concord, NH) Goes Live with “Butter’s Direct” Delivery Service

Concord, NH -

Now the busy professional who loves cheese, wine, craft beer and cake, CAN eat it too!  Planning a party?  Need to save a couple of hours of party planning?  Now Butter’s Fine Food and Wine has the perfect solution!

After a lengthy planning process, Butter’s Fine Food and Wine (the landmark wine, cheese, craft beer, and gourmet grocery outlet in Downtown Concord, New Hampshire) has finally launched its own delivery service called Butter’s Direct.

According to the chef owner , Kristy Stephens Ammann,  Butter’s Fine Food and Wine has been considering this as an alternative to the lack of options that the State of New Hampshire allows for shipping wine and alcohol, but that they also wanted a way to get all their other products out further too.   

“This will allow us to get our products to our loyal patrons who live in other parts of the state who can’t make it to Concord everyday,” says Ammann.  “We’re all very busy leading our day-to-day lives.  Sometimes, even though we want that special case of wine or beer for a party or a  platter for a meeting or just some great cheeses and meats to kick up a typical afternoon watching football, it’s often the last thing on the list if you live more than 30 minutes outside of Concord.  This allows our customers to get what they want, when they want it, without having to take time out of their week to drive here.”

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine will deliver just about any of their products.   According to Ammann, the ordering process for a delivery typically starts online, either at the regular website (www.ButtersFineFood.com) or on at the online store (www.Shop.ButtersFineFood.com) just to get an idea.  There you can get a look at the items that are available in the store.   Not all the products are available yet online, Amman says, but they are uploading products everyday.

Look for the Butter’s Direct logo or a comment in the products section in the online store to determine eligibility of the product for delivery in New Hampshire.    Be prepared to show some I.D. though.  Just because it’s delivery doesn’t mean that you don’t need identification. 

“It doesn’t matter if it’s in the store or part of Butter’s Direct delivery, if the we’re delivering alcohol as part of your order, we still need to adhere to the liquor laws in the state. That means  we’re carding at your door.” says Ammann.  “You must be 21 to buy alcohol and you cannot show signs of intoxication if you are going to receive your order.  No exceptions.”

Sounds like a  great service to have no matter where you live in the state.   Can’t wait to order my first case of Cab.

 Butter’s Direct Logo

-Butter’s Fine Food and Wine Roving Food Reporter

Red River Theatres Takes The Cake from Butter’s Fine Food and Wine!

No joke! It’s true. Red River Theatres is taking the cake from Butter’s Fine Food and Wine on October 5th, 2010!

Why?

It’s Red River Theatres 3rd Birthday Bash!

Butter’s Fine Food and Wine has agreed to make 300 cupcakes for the Red River Theatres 3rd Birthday Bash, entitled “Where Great Things Happen in the Dark”.  And you are invited too!  (See the invite at the bottom of this blog)

“We couldn’t be more thrilled with the opportunity!”, said Kristy Stephens Ammann, owner of Butter’s Fine Food and Wine, “It’s a great fit for both of us.”

The variety of cupcakes has yet to be announced.   

Ammann’s award-winning cake company, Soiree Cakery, has been melded into the day-to-day operations at Butter’s Fine Food and Wine at 70 North Main Street in Downtown Concord, NH.  The cake company won New Hampshire Magazine’s Best of New Hampshire 2009 Award for “Best Old Fashion Gourmet Cakes”. 

The recognition continues as more and more people are introduced to the cakes, and the quality carries over into the cupcakes as well.

Here’s what a few people have said:

“We’re from New York  and I’d put Kristy’s cupcakes up against any cupcake in New York City” – J. Rubenstein, New York, NY

“They had cupcakes at their birthday celebration – they are special order only I think, but they are the best cupcakes I’ve ever had, better than Georgetown Cupcakes in DC. ”  -J.M. Griffin, Concord, NH

“Chocolate-chocolate PB cupcakes were a huge hit!!!! Wicked awesome!!!!! And the boys thought the sandwiches were just the best!”  -R.G. Weisburger, Orford, NH

If that’s not impressive enough, Butter’s Fine Food and Wine makes Award Wining Gourmet Sandwiches too (NH Magazine 2010 Winner).

“You definitely make the best lunch in Concord, hands down. No exaggeration, some of the finest sandwiches I’ve ever had. ♥”  -R. Eliza, Concord, NH

There aren’t any plans at the moment to bring sandwiches into the Red River Theatres, not yet any way.  But, rumor has it that 479 Popcorn, one of Butter’s Fine Food and Wine’s cornerstone snacks, might make its way to the concession stand.  And what goes better with an independent film than some gourmet popcorn!

Sponsors of the Birthday Bash include White Birch Brewing and  LaBelle Winery (both friends of Butter’s Fine Food and Wine).

See you at the show!

-Butter’s Fine Food and Wine’s Roving Reporter

Feeling Hot Hot Hot! Cool down with Butter’s Fine Food and Wine!

Greetings friends and patrons,

Man, it’s a HOT one! Jeremy will be here Thursday evening to cool us off with some great wine! Wines being poured: Cote’ Est, Cantele Chardonnay, Tilia Bonarda and Cantele Primitivo.  

Just a reminder… 

 Tune into Good Morning America on Monday, September 6th between 8am and 9am, and get a sneak peek at J.M. Hirsch preparing food on the grill and looking at his new cook book.

J.M. Hirsch will be joining us on Thursday, September 16th to launch his Newly Released Cookbook, High Flavor Low Labor. J.M. Hirsch is the food editor for the Associated Press and frequent customer of Butter’s. Those delicious recipes and photos, quite often include ingredients from our store!

*September 16th will also include a book signing, food sampling, wine tasting, and special filming with WMUR’s Chronicle!*

Our neighbors, “Things Are Cooking” are celebrating their 20th Anniversary! WOW! Join them as they celebrate the weekend of September 17th, 18th and 19th, with demos, in-store specials and good cheer!

MORE NEW PRODUCT HAS ARRIVED! Our front table is loaded with Fall Picks, with more to come soon!

Are you going to the Hopkinton State Fair this weekend? Skip the standard fair food and treat yourself and the family to homemade, award-winning, authenic German Food from Schnitzels & Giggles! That is the new food truck from the owners and chef of the Danbury Inn!  

Don’t forget to scroll down to our Upcoming Events!

More Hugs and Well Wishes….

We wish our Butter’s Belle, Anne, Good Luck! Anne is going back to college in Providence, Rhode Island! We’ll miss her enthusiasm, friendliness and big smile! Don’t worry, she has promised to work during the holidays!

Cheers,
Kristy

Upcoming Events at Butter’s Fine Food and Wine…..

Thursday, September 16th : J.M. Hirsch Book Signing, Wine Tasting, Food Demo

Friday, September 23 : Cambridge Footlights (British Comedy Troupe) in the Spotlight Cafe’ at The Capital Center for the Arts

Octoberfest – To be announced Soon!  

November 11th:  “A Taste of Success” A wine tasting event to benefit Dress for Success.

 

New Products at Butter’s Fine Food and Wine: Homemade cheesecake by the double slice! Whoopie Pies!   Fox Country Smoke House – All NH Made Smoked cheeses, meats & nuts. Robie Farm – ManchVegas Cheese 479 Popcorn… Premium Organic Popcorn, handmade in San Francisco! We have 3 flavors we are in love with right now: Black Truffle with White Cheddar, Madras Coconut Curry with Cashews and Fleur de Sel Caramel. In the Cheesemakers Kitchen - Signed Cookbooks – Allison Hooper just sent a box of cookbooks, each signed and perfect for your library! “Life is Gouda.” T-shirts, NOW on SALE! Always 30+ wines under $15.00….the best kept secret in town.

 

Butter’s Online Join us online, on facebook and follow Kristy on Twitter! www.Buttersfinefood.com www.facebook.com/buttersfinefood www.twitter.com – ksaButters And, our new Online Store: www.shop.ButtersFineFood.com

 

 

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Butter’s Fine Food & Wine presents, Back to School and We are WINEING!

 

Greetings friends and patrons,

Our Kids have headed back to School and we aren’t “whining”, we are “WINEING”! Kevin Powell of Vinalandia will be here to pour wine from 430pm to 630pm this Thursday evening.

Just a reminder… 

J.M. Hirsch will be joining us on Thursday, September 16th to launch his Newly Released Cookbook, High Flavor Low Labor. J.M. Hirsch is the food editor for the Associated Press and frequent customer of Butter’s. Those delicious recipes and photos, quite often include ingredients from our store!

*September 16th will also include a book signing, food sampling, wine tasting, and special filming with WMUR’s Chronicle!*

Our neighbors, “Things Are Cooking” are celebrating their 20th Anniversary! WOW! Join them as they celebrate the weekend of September 17th, 18th and 19th, with demos, in-store specials and good cheer!

We have added some great NEW product to the store this week. Robie Farm has dropped off a wheel of their cheese, “ManchVegas”. It’s complex, sharp, and has some great cheddar qualities to it. We also welcome Fox Country Smoke House to our cooler section in our market area. We have some great smoked cheeses, smoked kielbasa, smoked bacon and smoked nuts! (All New Hampshire Made!)

*We will have a few more new products to add to the cooler next week…think whoopie pies and Cheesecake, oh my!*

The weather forecast is calling for the weekend to be HOT. Our Rose’ selection is on the front table, and the table of our Mix & Match Summer Wine Special is full and ready for your choosing! This is the LAST weekend of these selections!

Don’t forget to scroll down to our Upcoming Events!

And A Big Hug and Well Wishes….

We wish our Butter’s Belle, Anne, Good Luck! Anne is going back to college in Providence, Rhode Island! We’ll miss her enthusiasm, friendliness and big smile! Don’t worry, she has promised to work during the holidays!

Cheers,Kristy

Upcoming Events at Butter’s….. 

Thursday, September 16th : J.M. Hirsch Book Signing, Wine Tasting, Food Demo

Friday, September 23 : Cambridge Footlights (British Comedy Troupe) in the Spotlight Cafe’ at The Capital Center for the Arts

Octoberfest – To be announced Soon!  

New at Butter’s

Fox Country Smoke House – All NH Made Smoked cheeses, meats & nuts.

Robie Farm – ManchVegas Cheese

White Birch Brewing… New Brews have arrived from Bill at White Birch Brewing! He is taking a little vacation, so these will be the last round of brews for a few weeks. Stop in today to get a bottle or two…ps. They sell fast!

479 Popcorn… Premium Organic Popcorn, handmade in San Francisco! We have 3 flavors we are in love with right now: Black Truffle with White Cheddar, Madras Coconut Curry with Cashews and Fleur de Sel Caramel.

In the Cheesemakers Kitchen – Signed Cookbooks – Allison Hooper just sent a box of cookbooks, each signed and perfect for your library!

“Life is Gouda.” T-shirts, NOW on SALE!

Always 30+ wines under $15.00….the best kept secret in town

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