Monthly Archives: March 2010
Fumigating Fromage Proves Fatal!
The French are known to produce some of the smelliest, most intense cheeses in the world. From the mildly offensive Roquefort to the bus-banned Epoisses, French cheeses are among the stinkiest and oft-times most tasty. Unfortunately, the latest attempt at … Continue reading
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It’s Back! Liederkrantz returns after 25 year absence
After a 25 year hiatus, Limburger’s little brother is resurrecting again in Wisconsin. Slightly less funky than Limburger, Liederkranz is said to have a pretty intense odor and is not for the faint of palate. Liederkranz (pronounced LEE-duhr-krahntz) originated in … Continue reading
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Review: Lucky 13 from Bleating Heart
When I order cheese I usually ask the cheesemonger what’s new and interesting on the shelves. Since I do most of my ordering by phone or email I have to trust my mongers and take chances. Such was the case … Continue reading
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How are you celebrating Cheese Sunday?
Happy Cheese Sunday everyone! Don’t know what Cheese Sunday is? Well, neither did I until today. According to the Oxford dictionary it is recognized amongst Greek Orthodox Christians as the last Sunday before Lent on which cheese and eggs may … Continue reading
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6th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival this Saturday
Now that the 2010 World Cheese Championship Cheese Contest has come to an end, why not hop on a plane and fly 2000 miles to Oregon to celebrate! The 6th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival is this Saturday, March 20th, at … Continue reading
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Review: Ascutney Mountain
The first day of spring may be a couple of days away, but the flavor of spring has already arrived in the form of Ascutney Mountain from Cobb Hill Cheese. Produced in the aptly named Hartland, Vermont, this raw cow’s … Continue reading
The House Mouse on Twitter!!!
I finally caved (aged ) and got a twitter page. To follow me, go to http://twitter.com/FromageMouse. Tweet Tweet (or squeak squeak)
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Handy St. Patrick’s Day cheese and beer pairings
Today the world celebrates the life and death of St. Patrick. Green beer and Guinness will be flowing from the wee hours of the morning to well into the evening hours. For those cheese lovers planning to celebrate, Maris Callahan, … Continue reading
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Q & A With Hook’s Cheese: More than just aged cheddar
Read any cheese blog or cheese enthusiast magazine (Culture or Cheese Connoisseur) and it is a sure bet there is some mention of Hook’s Cheese 15 year cheddar. This seriously aged cheese was brought to market back in February of … Continue reading
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Time for Timer! Hanker for a hunka cheese!
I remember when I was a kid and those lazy Saturday mornings watching ABC cartoons while scarfing down bacon and eggs, french toast, fried matzo (thank you Dad) or whatever my parents made me. As I got my fill of … Continue reading
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