The Epicurean Connection

Awesome cheese class today in Sonoma. Very inspiring! Highly recommended! James and Sheana were so easy going. It turns out, anyone can make yummy cheese.

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These classes are fantastic. We learned so much and the cheese was amazing. Sheana and Ben are incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend! What a fun activity with friends. We're signing up to take another class as soon as possible! More...

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My family and I took a cheese making class last Sunday. What a great Sunday activity! They had a special table for the kids where they got to help and the adults made mozzarella and burrata. My oldest helped with mozzarella as well. Wine, cheese, crackers, and olives to snack on and juices for the kids. We all had a great time and recommend to couples, families or just friends looking for something new to try. Will definitely be back to try another class. Thanks you Sheana and Ben! More...

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Call Sheana. Stat!!  Her catering services are outstanding!  She's professional, prompt (such fast email responses!), organize, and her food is absolutely delicious!  Very reasonable rates too!!She made Meyer lemon prawns and sun-dried tomato pesto tortellini appetizers along with Willie Bird turkey sliders for an event we had last weekend and everyone was raving over how delicious everything looked and tasted!Sheana is a pro all the way and she delivers in every way!  Can't wait to have her cater for us again (and again).  If you're looking for catering and Sonoma definitely called The Epicurean Connection.  Cheers! More...

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Sheana catered a bachelorette party for me over the summer and she was just amazing! From the time her and her partner arrived, the party was fabulous. The food they made was soooooo delicious and we all learned so much about the different cheeses and produce they served. She is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about food. Everyone was so impressed! Will definitely call her again! More...

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Sheana and Ben and their luxurious cheeses and superlative cheese-making classes are simply the best! I had so much fun, learned so much, and enjoyed so much fab cheese and wine at a recent cheese-making class with them. They're both wine country natives and seem to know everything about locally-sourced food and wine. Sheana's Sonoma stories span decades and she and Ben are the best resource of where to go for fab ingredients and cuisine in the wine country. Plus they are the nicest, most generous people you can meet in Sonoma, and that says a lot! And their cheese-making class is a must-do in Sonoma. More...

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First time taking a cheese making class with owner, Sheana Davis, and her husband, Ben Sessions and had a most delicious and educational time!  Sheana makes learning how to make cheese a great experience and one that makes me want to return for additional classes with her & her team. Awesome, personable, down-to-earth and by far, one of the loveliest people to know in our town of Sonoma - Sheana and her team are pure, home-town hospitality, which is a beautiful thing!!Do something different!  Do yourself a great favor and invest a little time to take a cheese-making class with Sheana Davis and The Epicurean Connection. Your taste buds will thank you!! More...

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They make the most AMAZING cheeses, and the other food is marvelous. Delice De la Valle is a spreadable, delicious cheese with a couple of flavors.

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My fiancé and I took Sheana's cheese making class last weekend at The General's Daughter and it was absolutely fantastic! It started with a welcome reception of local wines and cheeses made by Epicurean Connection and staff, that were to die for ! We tried a Brie and their version of an aged white cheddar which has roasted green onions and garlic on it. Sheana has her brand of olive oil and balsamic, also divine, as well as her cold smoked onion jam. The class itself was informative and easy to follow. It wasn't hands on the entire time, but we got to get involved in just the right places like separating curds from whey. So much fascinating info was shared including her history, some town history and recipes. We ate the Creme di ricotta that we made in class in various shapes. Coins with evoo, a mold with onion jam and on crostini. We even walked away with a flour sack for draining (better than cheese cloth), cheese mold and custom tool made especially for The Epicurean Connection. The staff was superior. James was a young man who has been recognized for his cheesemaking and a great addition to Sheana's staff. Very knowledgeable. This was a unique and wonderful experience that locals and visitors can enjoy alike. More...

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Took the most amazing cheese class (it was an Elite event). It was so, so wonderful! Really informative. Great for a large group. All of Seana's cheeses that we got to try were delicious. And I've been making her ricotta at home ever since. This would make a great corporate event or girl's day. Truly a one of a kind experience! More...

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We recently did a job for Epicurcan Connection and as we left Shauna personally handed each man on our team a boxed dinner.  It was one of the most amazing, delicious gourmet meals my crew and I had ever enjoyed.  The P1 Brie in particular favorite.   It was a pleasure to work with Shauna, we highly recommend. More...

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We had a wonderful cheese making class with Sheana and James yesterday celebrating our friends birthday.  Sheana has wonderful stories to share about Sonoma and cheese!  She should write a book.  We loved that fact that she came to our AirBnB to do the class and brought wonderful wine and other cheeses to sample.  It was the highlight of our trip.  Thanks Sheana for the experience.  Hope you got all your peach jam canned. More...

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Sheana is the Cheese Queen of Sonoma. Incredibly polite, knowledgable and an incredible chef. Highly recommend!

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Epicurean Connection catered my 35th birthday. Great local wines were on hand, including sparkling wine, pinot noir and sauvaignon blanc, also beer. We enjoyed great live music, selected by Sheana Davis (music + food + booze = win), he was a great singer songwriter, with a twangy punk country feel named Jon Emery. Everyone enjoyed it.Davis served her amazing Delice de la Vallee cheese with housemade orange marmalade on it, it's a wonderful cheese that goes down easy and goes well with any pairing.We also had fresh, organic heirloom tomatoes with burrata, made by Davis, and local balsamic and olive oil. Also, cheese plates, featuring local Sonoma County cheeses, fruit, edible flowers and toppings. It was all served family style.The event was great, and Davis' staff was professional, fun, and efficient. They cleaned up quick, and took care of all the necessities to make my birthday as stress free as possible. More...

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Thank you for hosting us Yelp Elites at The General's Daughter! The brie was my favorite this time around, but it always changes. We watched Sheana make homemade ricotta. Wish I could have that ricotta in my lasagnas! I want to come back to this venue for their Pizza and Pinot event. More...

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I attended a private event at The General's Daughter with The Epicurean Connection talking about cheese and how to make it.  What a wonderful experience!  I have not been to The General's Daughter since it was a wonderful restaurant so stepping into this home was quite a treat.  To hear Sheana Davis talk about the history behind the  home was quite fascinating as I did not know any of this information, that General Vallejo built it for one of his daughters as a wedding gift.  Fascinating!When Sheana was talking about cheese making, how you can add just about anything to her ricotta recipe, you could see the passion she had for teaching others about making cheese and that she enjoyed everything about it! And when she said "curds & whey" all I could think about was Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating her curds & whey!At this venue you can hold an event, weddings, team building, learn about cheese making, take cooking classes & more. They also have catering services. as well as their Pinot & Pizza Tuesdays for $20, and knowing that they can accommodate vegans, vegetarians and gluten intolerance is nice!  If anyone is interested in cheese making, cooking classes, or catering services, I would highly recommend The Epicurean Connection. More...

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My very first Yelp Elite Squad event was a cheese demonstration by Sheana Davis. Very interesting, informative and fun! Sheana, James Fanucci, & Elise were really interactive with the class members. They know their cheese!!! I recommend that you attend one of their classes or events, especially at The Generals Daughter in Sonoma! Thank you to our North Bay Yelp Manager/"Cruise Director" for making this such a great community of Yelpers! More...

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What a fabulous event and a great unique special way to enjoy Sonoma!Sheana does an amazing job of showing us how to easily make a ricotta cheese - truly looks like anyone can do it - so let me now try. We had tastes of various local wines and many of her scrumptious cheeses and fresh breads.The venue was the General's Daugther in Sonoma - a lovely historic building which made the event even more special.If you have a chance to take one of her classes or attend one of her events - highly recommended! More...

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I hired The Epicurean Connection to cater one of my latest wine tasting events. Sheana Davis (aka The Cheese Whiz) and her staff were an absolute dream to work with! They went out of their way to serve gourmet bites that paired well with the featured wines. Each cheesy concoction was a hit with our group.Top marks for presentation as well. Sheana and her team transformed our small Yountville tasting room into a gourmet wonderland. This felt more like a lavish wedding reception than a wine tasting.Best of all, Sheana shared recipe print-outs in everyone's goodie bags. So now guests can go home, make these cheesy creations, and impress their friends.I can't wait to work with The Epicurean Connection again. I would recommend their cheesy catering services in a heartbeat! More...

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Sheana Davis and her staff at Epicurean really out did themselves at a recent event I attended! Epicurean offered three stations at the event, each with a different cheese and different play on the cheese for the recipe. I do not even want to pick a favorite as all of them were extremely tasty and paired wonderfully with the wine we were sipping. All I know is the triple cream brie apricot with a buttered brioche bun set me back a couple pounds as I devoured way too many (Oh so good!).Had a wonderful time speaking with her knowledgeable staff who were thrilled not only to provide information on the dish, but answer my geek like cheese questions I threw at them. Sheana was even nice enough to hand out some instructions on some of the snacks she served that day, which was a great touch for those of us who were dying for more after we left. I will admit, I live in the town where Sheana hosts her cheese making classes, let's just say I may sign up for the next few to hone my lack there of cheese skills! If you are considering the catering portion with Epicurean, look no further if you want to indulge in a spectacular cheese coma affair! More...

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I love your cheese! I'm definitely bookmarking your business to possibly book a cheese-making class for an event. I had the privilege of trying some of your decadent cheeses at the Yelp event this past Sunday in Napa, and it was a pleasure to meet you both. Thank you for making the food pairing with the Cornerstone wines a very memorable experience. I look forward to tasting more of your cheeses in the future! More...

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Sheana Davis is not only a master cheesemaker, but a fabulous caterer that I have had the pleasure of working with for many years. Last Sunday my daughter, granddaughter and I enjoyed a delightful and delicious cheese making experience with her at The General's Daughter here in Sonoma. We enjoyed some wonderful wines with some of Sheana's other delicious cheeses while making her luscious, and surprisingly easy to make, Créam de Ricotta. Sheana was entertaining, knowledgeable, and patient with our questions, and we came away confident that we can make this cheese in our own kitchens - Especially fun and exciting as we do love cheese! We are looking forward to sharing this Créam de Ricotta at our holiday parties, served with my own fig jam. More...

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My niece and I signed up for this course just for fun and it was great! Informative and satisfying to understand how cheese is created. To see Crème de Ricotta (without doubt my favorite cheese) being made and then to eat it while it is still warm was a magical experience.  Sheana is truly passionate about her profession and this came out in the enthusiasm in presenting this class. We were blessed to take a class with a world class cheese maker and chef. She even brought samples of her other cheeses for us try as well. This class is a must! We even got to go home with a ladle & recipes. We had a lot of fun. More...

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I recently completed a cheese making class taught by Sheana. The instruction was thorough and easy to follow.Shortly after that I made my first batch of cheese using Sheana's recipe. I portioned out some ramekins and brought it to a small party. What a hit! The guests could not believe I made it! Thank you Sheana! I'm hooked on cheese making now! More...

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Attended a cheese-making class with The Epicurean Connection at The General's Daughter and really enjoyed it. Created a "Créme de Ricotta" that was outstanding. I have made a Farmer's cheese, or paneer, before but out of a book so I didn't really know the science or all those things you learn in person or from the experience. Sheana and James were welcoming hosts and indulged our many questions and observations. The takeaway was a solid understanding of how to create a restaurant-quality mild and versatile soft cheese and lots of ideas to make it our own. Dinner Party! More...

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I first had the chance to meet Sheana several years back when she taught a Beer & Cheese class at the original Cheese School of San Francisco.  It was fantastic and I have since had the pleasure of getting to know her better and benefitting from her vast knowledge of wine country culinary treats through the first two incarnations of The Epicurean Connection and various other events which she has helped to organize.  Most recently we rented a place in Sonoma for a family vacation and the first thing we did was to contact Sheana to arrange for her to cater a wine & cheese tasting and dinner for us at our house.  Not surprisingly, it was a fantastic experience -- not just the wine and cheese and the dinner meal, but also the overview of what was going on in the Sonoma/Napa area and numerous suggestions as to things to enjoy during our time there.  I think I speak for our entire family in saying we could not recommend Sheana highly enough. More...

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Last night UC Cooperative Extension and Epicurean Connection hosted a fresh cheese making class for those interested in adding value to their farming operation, chefs wanting to learn, and for the sheer love of cheese! It was held at SRJC's 365 acre Shone Farm - a wonderful place to visit if you've never been there. Sheana was a wonderful host, asking each participant what they do in life and sharing that she had been a mentor for aspiring farmers through UCCE's Beginning Farmer Training. She is a savvy business woman and exhibited her creativity in style for us.She brought samples of a variety of her cheeses, all delicious and gifts for those who attended. We were able to go through the whole process of making the fresh cheese - including boiling the milk over! We all learned more about her consulting and classes she teaches for those on a tight budget. I'm sure we'll be doing more projects with her in the future! More...

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Sheana's Cheese Making Class is very informative and fun! She is very generous with her tips, food, wine and instruction. Plus, we left with the knowledge and materials to make Ricotta at home. Highly recommend!

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My wife and I attended a lunch prepared by owner Sheana Davis at an event held at the Eric Ross Winery. It was a wonderful five course meal. Everything was delicious, including a selection of cheeses, apple relish, and Meyer lemon hummus for appetizers, and a main course highlighted by what might have been the juiciest grilled chicken I've ever had, with cous cous.It's just too bad that we live on the east coast, and we can't have her cooking more often! More...

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I attended a class/seminar that Sheana gave last year at The Livestock Conservancy's annual meeting... If you are in the area and can attend one of her classes, I highly recommend it. .. She's a great instructor with a wealth of knowledge on the subject and on a wide variety of food/farm/zoning/marketing topics... More...

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Just because some Yelpers posted the Epicurian Connection is closed  Yelp chooses to believe it is closed . Could not be further from the truth as the owner herself  has tried to explain . The cafe was sold however the catering , cheese , and education  parts are still going strong . It is a shame when incomplete information is posted and a business is affected by that negative report . The phone number is still good .  Please call 707-935-7960 or sheana@vom.com. Why YELP chooses to not change the listing is beyond me and they should be ashamed of themselves . More...

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Cheese. I love cheese. I have attended two of Sheana's cheese making classes as well as have attended her Cheese Conference a number of times. The classes are fun and great for all ages. Classes are relaxed and informative while being professional and educational at the same time. First class I did with my mom and children and next time I did with our exchange student from Norway. What fun! It's a great date day activity, something to do with your sweetie or friends. Or just go and enjoy and make some new friends! Ok, it's holiday time, give a gift certificate to someone to enjoy! Sonoma is all about wine and food so become a bit of an expert one something as tasty as cheese and add that to your "foodie" experience and expertise list! Sheana is a gracious hostess. HIghly recommend taking a course. More...

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Epicurean Connection catered my 35th birthday. Great local wines were on hand, including sparkling wine, pinot noir and sauvaignon blanc, also beer. We enjoyed great live music, selected by Sheana Davis (music + food + booze = win), he was a great singer songwriter, with a twangy punk country feel named Jon Emery. Everyone enjoyed it. Davis served her amazing Delice de la Vallee cheese with housemade orange marmalade on it, it's a wonderful cheese that goes down easy and goes well with any pairing. We also had fresh, organic heirloom tomatoes with burrata, made by Davis, and local balsamic and olive oil. Also, cheese plates, featuring local Sonoma County cheeses, fruit, edible flowers and toppings. It was all served family style. The event was great, and Davis' staff was professional, fun, and efficient. They cleaned up quick, and took care of all the necessities to make my birthday as stress free as possible. More...

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My mother-jn-law booked this cheese making class with Sheana Davis for me and my husband's 5th Anniversary. It was both educational and fun. We learned to make Ricotta cheese and we left with the materials we needed to make it at home and the recipe! Beyond just the class, Sheana was a pleasure to talk with and get to know! A great experience all around! We absolutely loved it! More...

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Summary: Smallish portions and somewhat high prices, but amazing quality and taste. The one girl who was working at the shop took our orders, served us, checked us out, etc. all while taking care of other visitors. Fantastic service, nice and cool on hot days, and a large variety of cheeses. If you are super hungry, this is probably not the place for you, but if you want a pleasant, quiet, cheese sampling, wine tasting, light sandwich/salad munching experience, you will likely enjoy stopping by. More...

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