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 […]

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 […]

As I continue working towards opening a shop, I have vowed to increase my cheese knowledge by sampling random cheeses and then blogging about them. Although locavoreCLE will be specializing in Ohio cheeses, I plan to sample cheeses from all around the country as well as the world. My international cheese insight will only help to […]