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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Virginia Political Leaders Choose Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine 

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and his family reside in Virginia's Executive Mansion.  Governor's are people too, and Governor's enjoy fine foods just like the rest of us.  Enter Miss Bonnie and her Gourmet Cheese Spreads.  Prior to launching "Miss Bonnie's Gourmet", Miss Bonnie worked in the Richmond, Virginia advertising community.  She has been a makeup artist and stylist since 1984.  As the media makeup artist for the current, and last three Virginia Governor's, she frequents the Virginia Executive Mansion.  Miss Bonnie introduced Governor Kaine and his family to Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spreads.  Virginia's First Lady, and the children fell in love with Miss Bonnie's Pimento Spread.  Governor Kaine it seems, is a hot and spicy kind of guy, and is hooked on Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Jalapeño Pepper Cheese Spread. 

Good news travels fast, and it wasn't long before everyone working in the Mansion had become Miss Bonnie's Cheese lovers. Amy Bridge, the Director of the Mansion, contacted Miss Bonnie to tell her about the Mansion's Chef. Chef Jason, the Executive Chef at the Virginia's Governor's Mansion was so impressed with Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spreads, he now serves Miss Bonnie's Cheese Spreads to the visiting guests.  Miss Bonnie's is always in the fridge at the Mansion, and we understand Chef Jason may be crafting special recipes using Miss Bonnie's Cheese for the Holiday meals and gatherings. 

Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor 

The GOP is also well represented on the long list of Miss Bonnie's Cheese lovers.   Virginia Republicans held a Retreat for Republican leaders at "The Homestead" December 6th and 7th.  Congressman Eric Cantor requested that all of the food served be Virginia products, from Virginia producers.  Melissa Nelson, the Executive Director for Cantor For Congress was in charge of seeing that Virginia's Finest foods were present at the Republican Retreat.  Melissa called Miss Bonnie to let her know that the first thing on Congressman Cantor's list of "Must Haves", was Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese.  Melissa added that Congressman Cantor absolutely loves Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spreads.

All parties are now present and accounted for in the Virginia Political arena. It appears Miss Bonnie's Gourmet can now be officially designated, "The Executive Cheese."  

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Chef Todd Schneider
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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell
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Executive Mansion Chef Todd Schneider...
 
Over the last four years since launching Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spreads, I have heard from numerous chefs telling me they use my cheese as an ingredient.  In fact, Miss Bonnie's Cheese Spreads were included as a required ingredient at the 2009 Virginia Wine Expo Chef Cook Off demonstrations at the Richmond Convention Center.  Executive Chef Todd Schneider is not only a GREAT!!! Chef, but one realizes as soon as you meet him how much he enjoys what he does.  In addition to being the Executive Chef at the Virginia Governor's Masion, he is the Proprietor & Chef of Great Seasons Restaurant & Fine Catering located in The Shops At Bellgrade in Midlothian, VA.  If you ever have a chance to dine at Great Seasons, I highly recommend it. Great Seasons Executive Chef's Todd Schneider and Phil Minor never fail to impress those that dine with them.

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