It has been a long time since I posted any new “Cheese 101” entries. I have not stopped sampling, I have simply stopped writing. In order to get all caught up, this will be one big entry, focusing on the basics of each cheese with links to learn more. Hope you enjoy! Midnight Moon Milk: Pasteurized Goat […]
In order to create this Cheese 101 entry, I returned to Heinen’s and discovered two very unique cheeses in Cambozola Grand Noir and Bermuda Triangle. Thank you very much to the extremely helpful lady cheesemonger who helped assuage my concerns regarding Bermuda Triangle and its “freshness.” Once I arrived home, I realized that the Grand Noir is […]
It has been too long for a new Cheese 101 entry but here it is, with 3 delicious cheeses from Spain, France and Wisconsin. Zamorano Milk: Raw Sheep Producer: Mitica / Forever Cheese Country of Origin: Spain Region: Castilla-Leon, Zamora Type: Hard Texture: Crumbly Rind: Natural Aged: 6 months Similar To: Manchego Grade (Out of 5): Background This D.O.P. cheese’s […]
With the previous installment of Cheese 101 featuring very unique cheeses from Switzerland and Italy, in this installment, I decided to feature two domestic cheeses and one from Germany. Marco Polo Milk: Pasteurized Cow Producer: Beecher’s Country of Origin: United States Region: Seattle, Washington Family: Cheddar Type: Semi-Soft, Artisan Texture: Creamy, Crumbly Rind: Cloth Wrapped Beverage Pairing: Merlot Grade (Out of 5): Background This […]
Thanks to my visit to Whole Foods’ “odds & ends” cheese section, I was able to find cheeses I have never heard of, let alone, pronounce. One was strong, one was confusing and one was delicious. Read on for all the details. Vacherin Fribourgeois Milk: Raw Cow Producer: Rolf Beeler Country of Origin: Switzerland Region: Fribourg […]
For the 6th installment of Cheese 101, I not only purchased samples from Heinen’s as I have done previously but also from Whole Foods, allowing for a good variety of cheeses. Goat Gouda Milk: Pasteurized Goat (and Honey) Country of Origin: Holland Family: Gouda Texture: Smooth, Creamy, Firm Aged: 6 months Vegetarian: Yes Beverage Pairing: Merlot Grade (Out of 5): Background Unfortunately, the Internet […]
Longer than I would like to admit, I met with Mr. Daniels of Agora Foods to speak about the possibility of opening locavoreCLE in the Gordon Square area. As Agora Foods is based in the neighborhood, and expanding with Astoria, I believed he would be a great resource. His opinion is based in fact/reality and […]
It has been a few weeks since the last “Cheese 101” installment, but, trust me I haven’t forgotten about cheese. I’ve been busy working on the shop while also tasting some delicious cheese. This time I believe I have stumbled on some unique and delicious cheeses. Read on for all the details. All cheeses purchased courtesy Heinen’s “Just […]
When I first created the “Cheese 101” blog series, I had high hopes of posting once a week. After just two entries, that goal went right out the window. A few weeks ago, I purchased three cheeses from the “just enough” basket at Heinen’s, planning to sample and post within a few days. Instead, I became sick and then life […]
