So I realize I've fallen behind here, and now I have to tell you about months 6 and 7 of the Artisanal Cheese Club all at once. No problem, though. I have a good memory and good notes.
August:
Wabash Cannonball-- Like the name suggests, this one was from Indiana. It was your typical soft goat cheese.
Ibores-- This was a pleasant-tasting firm goat cheese from Spain. In flavor, it was something like a Monterey Jack. What made it special was the wonderful coating of paprika on the outside.
2-Year Cheddar-- This was a nice white cheddar from Vermont.
Fiore Sardo-- This cheese comes from Sardinia, where it has been made the same way for millennia. In texture, it is something like a Parmesan. Since it's aged over a fire, the taste is smoky and sharp. I was the only person in my family who would eat this, but I thought it was pretty great. The mouth-and stomach-numbing properties are sometimes a bonus!
September:
Liberty's Cream-- This was not your typical soft goat cheese. In texture, it was something like biting into a bar of glycerin soap. The flavor was very, very strong. I've been forcing myself to eat this one because someone has to, but it's definitely an acquired taste.
Devon Oke-- This one comes from England. The taste could best be described as ashy. It was not anybody's favorite.
Idiazabal-- This was a very nice cheese from Spain. It reminded me a lot of the Ibores, but with just a hint of smoke instead of the paprika.
Ewe's Blue-- This unusual blue cheese from New York is made from sheep's milk. It was second only to the Crater Lake Blue we had earlier. It had a sweet taste at first, but later a nice, sharp flavor overtook the sweetness.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
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