Ask the Monger: What Happens When You Store Cheese in Plastic Wrap?
What happens when you store cheese in plastic wrap? Good question! This is a hotly debated topic, and everyone has an opinion. I welcome the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the complexities of the answer.The effect that plastic wrap has on cheese varies depending on the type of cheese. The rind is the most […]
Cheese Of The Day: Oma
Oma is the ultimate entry point into funky washed rind cheeses. It has meaty, nutty aromas, but still tastes buttery sweet like fresh cream.
Cheese Of The Day: Snowmass
Inspired by raclette, the great melted cheese of the Alps, Snowmass is perfect when broiled and scraped onto potatoes. The best meal on a cold day!
Cheese Of The Day: Ameribella
Inspired by the cheeses of Northern Italy, Ameribella is a doughy brick with a punch of mustard and yeast flavor and a satisfying barnyard aroma.
Cheese Of The Day: Dream Weaver
For an entry into washed rind cheese, try Dream Weaver, a pudgy goat’s milk cheese that’s stinky but approachable. Try it with a tangy jam.
Cheese Of The Day: Rush Creek Reserve
Warm Rush Creek Reserve slightly and then remove its thin top rind to expose a gooey interior.
Cheese Of The Day: Hooligan
Fans of funky cheese will dig this little stinker: Cato Corner Hooligan, an ultra-ripe washed rind. This semi-soft cheese becomes more assertive as it ages.
Cheese Of The Day: Arethusa Diva
Arethusa Diva has the orange hue and heady smell of a washed rind cheese. Aromas of onions and nuts are immediate, but its flavor is surprisingly mild.
