• New Cheeses and Returning Favorites for Autumn: Washed Rind Cheeses Take Center Stage

    With the cooler weather underway, our thoughts are turning to those washed-rind beauties… What is a washed-rind cheese? Any cheese that has a sticky, orange rind, and a meaty, pungent flavor, is classified as a washed-rind cheese, as it is “washed” in a bacteria known as B-Linen, often found in cider, beer, and spirits. These cheeses pair wonderfully…

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  • Word on Curd: New Cheeses for February!

    Oldwick Shepherd, from Valley Shepherd Creamery, in Long Valley, NJ: A signature farmstead raw sheep milk cheese, cave-aged for 3-5 months. Buttery and smooth, with sweet and nutty overtones. Inspired by the French Brebis de Pyrenees. Pairs with chocolate, cherries, pears, Bordeaux, tempranillo, and our favorite “Hungry Bird Eats” Nordic Crisps. Featured in the upcoming Local Cheese and…

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