In this Issue

	Biodynamic Wines with Katherine Cole
	Picnic to Go!
	July 4th Hours

Featured Item

Burrata! Think young mozzarella curds bathed in cream, tucked inside a little mozzarella pouch: that's burrata! Perfect for drizzling with peppery olive oil and truffle salt, or serving with slices of juicy ripe tomato. You could celebrate the 4th of July by topping this luscious white cheese with blueberries and strawberries -- such a tasty way to enjoy the red, white and blue! Yum!

Biodynamic Wines with Katherine Cole

What the heck is biodynamic ? Many of us know that it's sort of like sustainable and somehow greener than organic, but beyond that it gets a little fuzzy. We might have heard just enough about it -- doesn't it involve burying a cow's horn in the field at the new moon? -- to dismiss it as wacked out and woo-woo. And yet some very well respected growers and producers follow this rigorous practice that was developed by Ruldolf Steiner (who, among many other accomplishments, also founded the Waldorf school movement).  If you'd like to learn more about how it's contributing to the world of wine, join us on Thursday, July 9th for a class on Biodynamic Wines with Katherine Cole , ace wine columnist for The Oregonian. She'll discuss the philosophy of biodynamics, its application in wine production, and Oregon winemakers who follow the practice. And of course, we'll be tasting several of these wines as we go! Wouldn't it be wong not to?

When: Thursday, July 9th at 7:15pm
Where: Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
Cost: $25. Reservations are required and must be secured with a credit card. Call the shop at 503.284.1157. Class size is limited and fills quickly. Cancellations require 24 hours notice for refund. Participants receive a 10% discount on purchases the evening of the class.

Picnic to Go!

Nothing evokes the pleasure of the Northwest summer like a picnic, outdoor concert, or day at the beach. Enjoy the lazy days with a Foster & Dobbs Picnic to Go. It’s simple: call in your order, pop into the shop, grab your picnic and head out to your favorite spot. The Picnic to Go comes with cheese & salami (3 kinds of each),  crackers, olives, dried fruit & nuts, condiments, and cookies from Two Tarts Bakery for dessert, all packed in a canvas backpack complete with plates, wineglasses, cutlery, napkins – just about everything you need for an easy day at the park. The only thing you’ll need to add is your beverage of choice. When you’re finished, you just drop the backpack off at the shop, dirty dishes and all. No muss, no fuss – easy living!

Picnic for two is $40, and it's $70 for a picnic for four.  Please call ahead to reserve your Picnic to Go. 503.284.1157. We appreciate twelve hours of lead time, although we understand that sometimes spontaneity requires quicker action!

July 4th Hours

We will be closing a little early on Saturday, July 4th. Swing in before 4:00pm to pick up cheese, meats, wine, beer and a host of other treats for your barbecues and celebrations!

This weekend's hours will be: Friday, 11am - 8pm; Saturday, 11am - 4pm, Sunday, Noon to 6pm.

Happy Fourth!