Cheese Quest Gold
Mar. 21st, 2007 09:55 amMy snipe hunt for insanely sharp and delicious cheddar cheese ended nearly in my own back yard. The yupscale White Hen in Ball Square has Cabot's Private Stock, which someone suggested in reply to my post a few weeks ago. I finally bought some last night.
beowabbit was with me and I bought a block for him too because he is awesome and because he shares my appreciation of things like insanely delicious cheese.
I broke right into it as soon as I got home. This is, hands down, the best cheddar cheese I have ever put in my mouth. It is very sharp, yes, and the first bite was even a bit stingy on my tongue. But, four slices later, it tasted intensely smooth and rich. Just let it melt a bit in your mouth, don't wolf it.
The wine pairing simply suggested "Merlot," which I can definitely see, and will try. I have pears at home too -- I know what I'm having when I get home. I want to cook with it, too. Wabbit mentioned a fancy macaroni & cheese recipe involving heavy whipping cream and butter. I think we have a menu to plan. :-)
Interesting though -- 1st place in the Extra Sharp Cheddar division of the 2006 United States Championship Cheese Contest went to McCadam Extra Sharp, McCadam being a subsidiary of Cabot. I'll have to try that. There may be even more goodness out there... and I will find it.
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I broke right into it as soon as I got home. This is, hands down, the best cheddar cheese I have ever put in my mouth. It is very sharp, yes, and the first bite was even a bit stingy on my tongue. But, four slices later, it tasted intensely smooth and rich. Just let it melt a bit in your mouth, don't wolf it.
The wine pairing simply suggested "Merlot," which I can definitely see, and will try. I have pears at home too -- I know what I'm having when I get home. I want to cook with it, too. Wabbit mentioned a fancy macaroni & cheese recipe involving heavy whipping cream and butter. I think we have a menu to plan. :-)
Interesting though -- 1st place in the Extra Sharp Cheddar division of the 2006 United States Championship Cheese Contest went to McCadam Extra Sharp, McCadam being a subsidiary of Cabot. I'll have to try that. There may be even more goodness out there... and I will find it.