Monthly Archives: April 2022

Fromage of the Day, 04.28.22: Tarentaise

Posted on April 28, 2022 by jmartin437

Nutty, smooth and almost silken in mouthfeel, this cow’s milk cheese is made in Vermont.  It is one of two Vermonter takes on the classic French alpine cheese Tomme D’Abondance.  It pairs nicely with your favorite Picpoul de Pinet, a … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.27.22: Blu di Moncenisio

Posted on April 27, 2022 by jmartin437

Creamy, smooth and earthy, this cow’s milk blue is from far northern Italy.  It pairs well with your favorite Chianti Classico, a Belgian Trippel, an Elmer T. Lee, or an off dry cider.  If it was a Tortoise recording, it … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.25.22: Fourme D’Ambert

Posted on April 25, 2022 by jmartin437

Buttery, earthy and peppery, this lovely cylinder of blue is from the Auvergne.  It pairs well with sweeter beverages be they of the grape or the grain.  If it was a Public Image Ltd recording, it would be Second Edition … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.23.22: Roquefort Mons

Posted on April 23, 2022 by jmartin437

Intense, sweet, earthy, and peppery, this French sheep’s milk classic is one of the best cheeses I’ve ever tasted.  It pairs well with your favorite Sauternes, a Minky Boodle, a Templeton Rye, or a Bordelet Sidre.  If it was a … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.14.22: Gubbeen

Posted on April 14, 2022 by jmartin437

Buttery, gamey, and a little funky, this cow’s milk lovely is from County Cork Ireland.  It the Bono to the Edge of your favorite Chenin Blanc, a proper Hefeweizen, an Elmer T. Lee, or an Oliver’s Classic Perry.  If it … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.12.22: Canestrato

Posted on April 12, 2022 by jmartin437

Floral, wooly and highlighted by a finishing note of buttered popcorn, this sheep’s milk cheese is from Italy. It’s the Ornette to the Don Cherry of your favorite Aglianico, a dry Farmhouse ale, or a Basque Cidre. If it was … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.10.22: Pantaleo

Posted on April 10, 2022 by jmartin437

Sweet, floral and direct, this firm goat’s milk cheese is from Sardinia.  It pairs well with your favorite Gavi di Gavi, a West Coast IPA, a Whistle Pig Rye or an Basque Cider.  If it was a track from Zooid, … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.08.22: Kirkham’s Lancashire

Posted on April 8, 2022 by jmartin437

Buttery, crumbly and ever so slightly sharp, this cheese is from England. It is the John to the Yoko of your favorite Pinot Noir, a Dark Mild, or a smooth Scotch Whiskey. If it was a PJ Harvey recording, it … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.06.22: Etorki

Posted on April 6, 2022 by jmartin437

Smooth, slightly sweet and direct, this firm sheep cheese is made in the Basque regions of France.  It the Miles to the Trane of your favorite Sauvignon Blanc, a Kolsch, or in today’s edition of what grows together goes together, … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.05.22. Bleu Mont Two Year Old Bandaged Cheddar.

Posted on April 5, 2022 by jmartin437

Sweet, sharp, and very nutty, this cheese is from Wisconsin.  It’s the Kareem to the Oscar of your favorite Cotes du Rhone, a Baltic Porter, or durn near any cider out there.  If it was a song by the Yeah … Continue reading →

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