Cheeses

For a very long time, my favorite cheese was of the American variety. It was what I grew up with -- and to be honest -- perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches. Then, as a snack on my first inter-continental flight, I got to try a bit of Camembert, and the rest is history. So, follow along with me fellow cheese-lovers! I am not the most eloquent food writer, but I promise not to shy away from the moldy or the stinky and to share everything I learn along the way.

I'm back at it, folks! It's been a long time since I have posted, but I have been feeling inspired to start up again this spring.

This cheese was a great one to get back in the cheese-tasting game. "Mini brie-style" is a perfect description to lure in a cheese lover after a long hiatus. I also chose this Jasper Hill Hartwell because I have been reading a lot about Vermont cheeses recently, and I remember really liking the Jasper Hill Oma when I tried it a few years back!

I shared this wheel with Kevin and some friends (shout out to MB and Jamie!) during a recent pinochle card night. It was creamy and buttery, and I am pretty sure I could taste some "grassy" hints as well. It had an interesting flavor, but was also not so intense that I felt like I needed to pair it with anything else if I didn't want.

Served with some green apples, honey and a multi-grain loaf (not pictured), this cheese was a hit all around. And since it was a "mini" size, we still had room for the main course after!

Rating: MMM (But let's be honest, I pretty much find a reason to love most of the cheeses I eat!)

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Cheeses

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A sporadic list of cheeses I have tried and enjoyed. Having no expert knowledge on this subject, the below are simply my observations!

#32 - Jasper Hill - Hartwell

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