Tuesday

Harlech

Harlech, which takes its name from the famous Welsh Warriors of the Middle Ages, is a blend of Welsh Cheddar with chopped horseradish and parsley. Harlech has a unique character with a smooth texture that successfully blends the intense flavor of horseradish and the fresh parsley taste. This vegetarian cheese is perfect as a table cheese to add a contrast to any cheese course , paired with a beer or a Rioja, and adds a new piquancy to cheese based dishes.

Harlech is one of the first actual cheeses I ever tasted after years of being a Kraft Singles and Velveeta man. It opened up an entire new world for me.

Friday

Pave Sauvage

Pave Sauvage, is a fresh, cobblestone shaped goat cheese from the Perigord region of France. As well known as the region is for its truffles and pates de foie gras, it should come as no surprise that the flavor profiles of this cheese are so refined and elegant. Similar in appearance to it's cousin Fleur du Maquis, dusted with local herbs and peppercorns, the Pave Sauvage is a show-stopper on any cheese platter. The first thing that hits me about this cheese is how creamy it is. So delicate it's almost fragile, Pave Sauvage can be enjoyed straight out of the refrigerator. Tangy goat cheese with the crunch of the occasional peppercorn and a tarragon finish, this is a cheese that's sure to please. By the way, the English translation of this cheese is "Wild Pavement." 

Thursday

Amber Valley Huntsman

Amber Valley Huntsman is two cheeses in one: a creamy, crumbly, English blue Stilton layered between Double Gloucester, and an English cheddar with a bright orange color and bold, sharp taste. The original cheese cake. Drink it with a white wine, and slice a few pears to arrange on the platter. Elegant, beautiful, and the pears add a nice, sweet contrast to the saltiness of the Stilton.