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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

After the successful inaugural post of Cheese 101, I headed back to Heinen’s and once again scoured their odds and ends basket for unique and delicious cheeses. This time I found 3 cheeses that differ in textures from creamy/soft to crumbly and range in flavors from very mild to extremely strong. There is something for everyone […]