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kasseri cheese feature pic — After a couple weeks away from the cheese discovery scene, I hit the local cheese shop (aka Pick N Save) and picked up a couple more. One of these cheeses I grabbed is Kasseri, a Greek cheese made from sheep and goat’s milk. Origins Kasseri comes from northern Greece. It […]

Kasseri – Put Down the Feta and Try this Other Tangy Greek Cheese

February 1, 2018

marieke gouda feature — Through my cheese discovery adventure, I’ve heard a lot about Marieke Gouda. The awards it’s won, the great flavor; it seems everyone is in love with this cheese. It’s time to find out what all the hype is about! Origins Gouda is a cow’s milk Dutch cheese named after the […]

Marieke Gouda is a Little Slice of Dairy Heaven – Thank You Holland!

January 10, 2018

raclette cheese feature — It’s time for another stinky cheese. I need some stank in my life. After my nose drew me to the far corner of the artisan cheese kiosk at Sendik’s, I picked up a small wedge of Mifroma Raccard Raclette cheese. Origins Raclette cheese is semi-soft and is made from cow’s […]

Raclette Cheese – The Stinky, Melty, “Other” Swiss Cheese

December 28, 2017

queso oaxaca feature 2 — I have yet to try a Mexican cheese, so queso Oaxaca (wuh-hah-kuh) is on the plate this week. The package says “A delicious buttery snacking cheese, melts like a dream. Let kids unknot and enjoy!” Origins Queso Oaxaca, known as quesillo de hebra in Mexico, is a semi-soft, cow’s milk, […]

Queso Oaxaca: The Mozzarella of Mexico

December 21, 2017

iberico feature2 — Iberico cheese, a Spanish, blended-milk cheese is what I’ll be trying this week. I found this in the glorious cheese section at Metro Market and figured I’d give it a taste for week 17. Origins Spanish in origin, Iberico cheese is from the La Mancha region in Spain. Like the […]

Iberico Cheese – A Buttery Spanish Cheese You Will Not Forget

December 14, 2017

mimolette feature — Mimolette looks like a damn cantaloupe melon! This is one of those cheeses that you have to buy just because of how crazy it looks. So that’s what I’m trying this week, Mimolette Extra Vieille (extra aged). Origins Mimolette is a French cow’s milk cheese. It is also a knockoff […]

Mimolette Extra Vieille Looks Like a Cantaloupe and Tastes Like Parmesan

December 6, 2017

ski queen feature — I’ve always seen Ski Queen cheese sitting on the gourmet cheese rack at the grocery store, but never bought it. It’s time to finally see what this little red block of cheese is all about. The packaging says, “A traditional Norwegian brown cheese. Naturally sweet with a smooth mild caramel […]

Ski Queen Cheese Looks and Tastes Like a Giant Caramel Chew

November 29, 2017

mobay cheese feature — This is an interesting cheese. Mobay cheese is actually two cheeses in one. Half of the wedge is goat’s milk cheese and the other half is made from sheep’s milk. Each side is separated by a thin layer of grape vine ash. You can eat one side or the other […]

Mobay Cheese Review – Cheese a Week #14

November 25, 2017

wensleydale cheese feature — I was at Sendik’s Market this week and picked up a couple new cheeses, one of which was Wensleydale cheese with blueberries. I’ve never heard of Wensleydale and I’m excited to try it for week 13! Origins Wensleydale cheese is named after its place of origin, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England. […]

Wensleydale Cheese Review – Cheese a Week #13

November 16, 2017

smoked blue cheese feature — Now we’re getting into some of my favorite cheeses. Blue cheese is at least a top 3 cheese for me, but smoked blue cheese…now this might just be an all-time favorite. I’ve tried smoked cheeses and I’ve tried blue cheeses, but never a combination. I’m excited for this one! Origins […]

Smoked Blue Cheese Review – Cheese a Week #12

November 8, 2017

boursin cheese feature — Since I haven’t tried a soft cheese yet during my tasting adventure, I picked one up at the store this week. It didn’t have a ridiculous price, and I had never heard of it. Winner! Shallot and Chive Boursin cheese it is. Origins Boursin cheese is a foil-wrapped, cow’s milk, […]

Boursin Cheese Review – Cheese a Week #11

November 1, 2017

montamore cheese feature pic — After scanning through the gourmet cheese section at the local grocery store, a cheese called Montamoré caught my eye. “Like a new romance, this sweet, creamy, and fruity cheese finishes with a playful bite. Prepare to fall in love.” Man they can write some alluring descriptions on cheese packaging. Montamoré […]

Montamoré Cheese Review – Cheese a Week #10

October 24, 2017