Monthly Archives: April 2011
Fromage of the Day will return Monday May 2
It just needed a break.
Fromage of the Day, 04.22.11: Despearado
Fromage of the Day, 04.22.11: Despearado. Sprawling, aggressive, and sweet, this washed rind cow’s milk cheese is made at Cato’s Corner Farm in Connecticut. It takes the name as the wash includes a pear eau de vie. It pairs … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 04.21.11: Lamb Chopper
Fromage of the Day, 04.21.11: Lamb Chopper. Sweet, balanced, and easygoing, this sheep’s milk cheese is from Cypress Grove Chevre in northern California. It pairs well with your favorite hoppy, west coast IPA, a bone dry white wine, or a … Continue reading
Funkee!! The Joy of Cheese May Events
Funkee!! The Joy of Cheese May Events Note the two e’s and more importantly the two exclamation marks. May is not a month for shy, subtle and gentle cheese. It’s the month when the sun becomes a regular part of … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 04.20.11: Monje
Fromage of the Day, 04.20.11: Monje. Aggressive, mouth numbing, and intense, this blue cheese is made from cow’s milk in Spain. It pairs well with absolutely sweetest beverages your palate can handle; it will overwhelm anything else. If it was … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 04.19.11: Salvatore Ricotta
Fromage of the Day, 04.19.11: Salvatore Ricotta. Dense, denser, and densest and seductively sweet, this luscious cow’s milk cheese is made in Brooklyn. Perched on a sweet bread, it pairs nicely with your favorite dry Rose, a Duvel, or a … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 04.18.11: Bra Duro
Fromage of the Day, 04.18.11: Bra Duro. Earthy, sweet and lean, this cow’s milk cheese is from Italy. It pairs nicely with your favorite Nebbiolo (hey sometimes, just sometimes what grows together goes together), a Pinot Grigio, or a Belgian … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 04.17.11: Pau
Fromage of the Day, 04.17.11: Pau. Aromatic, herbal and intense, this washed rind goat’s milk cheese is from Spain. It pairs well with your favorite Chenin Blanc, a Southampton Double White or any cider with discreet sweetness. If it was … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 04.16.11: Zamorano
Fromage of the Day, 04.16.11: Zamorano. Lean, husky and citrusey, this excellent sheep’s milk cheese is from Spain. It pairs well with your favorite Albarino or an Ommegang Hennepin. If it was a Steely Dan alternate take, it would be … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 04.15.11: Cabra Romero
Fromage of the Day, 04.15.11: Cabra Romero. Lean, sweet, and very, very herbal, this firm, herb-encrusted goat’s milk cheese is from Spain. It pairs well with your favorite Riesling, a Hoften Dor Maal, or a malty American lager. If it … Continue reading
