So my Mom took the cheese challenge. We are not sure the logistics of how we will work the process but I was eager and found myself in San Francisco. So I dove in. Buying some of the Cheesemonger's recommendations from Rainbow Grocery.
Humbolt Fog
Cowgirl Red Hawk
Tomme Font Ash
Teleme
My word, did I ever get a lesson in cheese! These were indescribable really. Each one unique and completely different. My best take home, besides where to buy these cheeses, was how vast and different the cheese terrain is. I also had a great lesson in the unique cheese right by the rind, which for these cheeses was much more creamy and well for lack of a better word delicious.
My new favorite cheese is Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk. Jimmy's favorite was the Humboldt Ash.
No more brie for my guests. Cowgirl is a new staple.
I did learn how ill equipped I am to describe cheese. I appreciated so much more the Cheesemonger's great descriptions throughout his book of the cheese he was attempting to transmit through those pages. So sorry I can't provide much more detail. Find a local cheese station and try some local cheese. You won't be disappointed!
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