Fromage of the Day, 04.11.13: Bleu Mont

Fromage of the Day, 04.11.13: Bleu Mont.  Caramelly, smoky, and yes, sharp, this fantastic cheddar is made in Wisconsin.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Oregonian Pinot Noir, an Evil Twin Yin, a Naked Flock Cider or a Sheep Dip scotch.  If it was a film director, it would be Oliver Stone, loud and proud of it.  The next Joy of Cheese event is the Gastronomie 9, nine amazing cheeses at Gastronomie 491, 491 Columbus Avenue, April 24 at 7.  For ticket information visit Brown Paper Tickets, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/367059

Fromage of the Day, 04.10.13: Avonlea

of the Day, 04.10.13: Avonlea.  Earthy, crumbly and sharp, this clothbound cheddar is from Canada.  It pairs with your favorite Chianti Classico, a Stillwater Existent, a Crispin Cider, or an Elmer T. Lee.  If it was a PJ recording, it would To Bring You My Love, rough and poetic.  The Joy of Cheese April Events begin on the 11th at the 92nd St. Y with a cheese and beer class.  Details are here, http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762.

Fromage of the Day, 04.09.13: Taleggio

Fromage of the Day, 04.09.13: Taleggio. Buttery and grassy, this cow’s milk cheese is made in Italy.  It pairs well with your favorite Verdicchio, an Ommegang BPA or a Conaston cider.  If it was a Nina Simone tune, it would be “Feeling Good,” captivating.  The Joy of Cheese April Events begin on the 11th at the 92nd St. Y with a cheese and beer class.  Details are here, http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762.

Fromage of the Day, 04.08.13: Oma

Fromage of the Day, 04.08.13: Oma.  Buttery, earthy and grassy, this cow’s milk cheese is from Vermont.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Nero D’Avola, an Allagash Tripel, a Naked Flock Cider, or a Auchentoshen Scotch.  If it was a Tricky tune, it would be Christiansands, reserved and well articulated.  The Joy of Cheese April Events begin on the 11th at the 92nd St. Y with a cheese and beer class.  Details are here, http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762.

Fromage of the Day, 04.06.13: Fricalin

Fromage of the Day, 04.06.13: Fricalin. Nutty, buttery and malty, this wondrous cow’s milk is from Switzerland.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Corbieres, a Schlenkerla Doppelbock, or a Laphroaig 15.  If it was a Miles Davis recording, it would be Get Up With It, funky complexity rules.  The Joy of Cheese April Events begin on the 11th at the 92nd St. Y with a cheese and beer class.  Details are here, http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762.

Fromage of the Day, 04.02.13: Meadow Melody

Fromage of the Day, 04.02.13: Meadow Melody.  Smooth, buttery and just a little sheepy, this cheese is made from a blend of ewe’s and cow’s milk in Wisconsin.  It pairs well with your favorite Gavi, a Brooklyn Dry Irish Stout, an Auchentoshen, or a Crispin cider.  If it was a Hank Mobley recording, it would be No Room for Squares, if you’ve heard it and tasted the cheese then you know.  The Joy of Cheese April Events begin on the 11th at the 92nd St. Y with a cheese and beer class.  Details are here, http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762.

Fromage of the Day, 04.01.13: Saga Blue

Fromage of the Day, 04.01.13: Saga Blue (yes, it’s April Fool’s Day).  Creamy, slightly peppery and earthy, this cow’s milk cheese is made in factories in Denmark.  It pairs well with your favorite variety of Yellowtail, a Bud Light, and various rotgut.  If it was a music, it’s your favorite Taylor Swift tune.
The Joy of Cheese April Events begin on the 11th at the 92nd St. Y with a cheese and beer class.  Details are here, http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762.