Cheese & Gourmet Update 9-29-05
CHEESE & RETAIL UPDATE 9/29/05
Smokey Blue from Rogue Creamery, named Best New Product of 2005 by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade – IS FINALLY HERE. The publicity is well deserved; this is one of the most outstanding cheeses we’ve tried.
Rogue has made their well known classic Oregon Blue since 1956. Oregon is known for other smoked products, and a local chef suggested that smoking the cheese with hazelnut shells. The result is a sweet, creamy smoky flavor. The combination of flavors creates a dance on the tongue – no one element jumps out; each contributes to the deliciousness of the cheese.
Also new from Rogue Creamery – Artichoke Lemon Cheddar. This is a very mild cheddar, with subtle flavors, extremely smooth with a creamy texture. The savory blend of artichoke and lemon finishes with mild citrus zest and a hint of garlic.
WHITESTONE CHEESES ARE ALL NOW IN STOCK
New Zealand produces a distinctly rich flavorful cheese selection!
Joining the already incredible organic lineup are a two more long-awaited contenders:
Mt. Domet Double Cream (Organic) – Named after one of North Otago’s highest mountains this unstablised variety is made from cow’s milk with extra cream added. It has an extremely smooth texture and “wicked” rich flavor, that strengthens with aging.
Moeraki Bay Blue – This premium high cream blue has a shorter maturation than Windsor Blue, producing a firmer texture and milder flavor, with a rich full cream finish. Named after North Otago’s fishing village where the world famous Moraki Boulders can be viewed. Only one kilo available – get it while its here!
These join their “sisters” that have been reordered already:
Whitestone Airedale (semi soft texture, pale golden crème, full flavor that intensifies with aging (organic),
Whitestone Totara Cheddar (vintage cheddar aged 18-24 months, it is strong flavored and has a crunchy texture and sharp finish.
Whitestone Farmhouse (organic) (lemon grass aroma with a springy elasticity. The curd is moist with aa chalky center that ripens and softens from the edge as it matures. It has a “sea breeze” freshness that develops a nutty edge with age
Whitestone Livingston Gold (a full flavored cheese produced in tradional open vat. Named after North Otago’s historic Livingstone goldfields.
Whitestone Windsor Blue (a mild high butterfat blue – almost like eating blue butter.)
By special request we brought in a wonderful piece of Teleggio – most sold quickly but we have a couple pieces left. If you are one of the teleggio fans, please let me know and we will keep this in stock.
OTHER NEW CHEESES
Spain:
Drunken Goat – a semi soft mild goat cheese soaked in wine for 72 hours. Aged for about 75 days, it has a sweet smooth flavor.
Idiazabal – From the Basque country of Navarra. This is an unpasteurized, smoked sheeps milk cheese aged six months. It gets the best flavor from being smoked with Hawthorne & Cherry wood. Full flavored with a pronounced sheepy finish. (Ih-di-ah-ZA-bahl)
Last but not least:
Nicole’s Crackers are back!
Retail sized Ray’s Apple Cinnamon BBQ sauce are back!.
We have TWO new chutneys – Mango and Cranberry.
That’s it for now – I’m off to admire the beautiful flowers my wonderful husband sent for our 20th anniversary!
Robbie
Smokey Blue from Rogue Creamery, named Best New Product of 2005 by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade – IS FINALLY HERE. The publicity is well deserved; this is one of the most outstanding cheeses we’ve tried.
Rogue has made their well known classic Oregon Blue since 1956. Oregon is known for other smoked products, and a local chef suggested that smoking the cheese with hazelnut shells. The result is a sweet, creamy smoky flavor. The combination of flavors creates a dance on the tongue – no one element jumps out; each contributes to the deliciousness of the cheese.
Also new from Rogue Creamery – Artichoke Lemon Cheddar. This is a very mild cheddar, with subtle flavors, extremely smooth with a creamy texture. The savory blend of artichoke and lemon finishes with mild citrus zest and a hint of garlic.
WHITESTONE CHEESES ARE ALL NOW IN STOCK
New Zealand produces a distinctly rich flavorful cheese selection!
Joining the already incredible organic lineup are a two more long-awaited contenders:
Mt. Domet Double Cream (Organic) – Named after one of North Otago’s highest mountains this unstablised variety is made from cow’s milk with extra cream added. It has an extremely smooth texture and “wicked” rich flavor, that strengthens with aging.
Moeraki Bay Blue – This premium high cream blue has a shorter maturation than Windsor Blue, producing a firmer texture and milder flavor, with a rich full cream finish. Named after North Otago’s fishing village where the world famous Moraki Boulders can be viewed. Only one kilo available – get it while its here!
These join their “sisters” that have been reordered already:
Whitestone Airedale (semi soft texture, pale golden crème, full flavor that intensifies with aging (organic),
Whitestone Totara Cheddar (vintage cheddar aged 18-24 months, it is strong flavored and has a crunchy texture and sharp finish.
Whitestone Farmhouse (organic) (lemon grass aroma with a springy elasticity. The curd is moist with aa chalky center that ripens and softens from the edge as it matures. It has a “sea breeze” freshness that develops a nutty edge with age
Whitestone Livingston Gold (a full flavored cheese produced in tradional open vat. Named after North Otago’s historic Livingstone goldfields.
Whitestone Windsor Blue (a mild high butterfat blue – almost like eating blue butter.)
By special request we brought in a wonderful piece of Teleggio – most sold quickly but we have a couple pieces left. If you are one of the teleggio fans, please let me know and we will keep this in stock.
OTHER NEW CHEESES
Spain:
Drunken Goat – a semi soft mild goat cheese soaked in wine for 72 hours. Aged for about 75 days, it has a sweet smooth flavor.
Idiazabal – From the Basque country of Navarra. This is an unpasteurized, smoked sheeps milk cheese aged six months. It gets the best flavor from being smoked with Hawthorne & Cherry wood. Full flavored with a pronounced sheepy finish. (Ih-di-ah-ZA-bahl)
Last but not least:
Nicole’s Crackers are back!
Retail sized Ray’s Apple Cinnamon BBQ sauce are back!.
We have TWO new chutneys – Mango and Cranberry.
That’s it for now – I’m off to admire the beautiful flowers my wonderful husband sent for our 20th anniversary!
Robbie
posted by RRR @ 3:00 PM
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