by Anita Skogland

Drover’s Road Cheddar, Looking Glass Creamery, Columbus, North Carolina

Where to Purchase: Orrman’s Cheese Shop, Uptown
Price: $28/lb.

The Style: Creamy raw cow’s milk cheddar 
Flavor Profile: Tangy flavor with grassy notes, creamy texture, and natural rind

How to Enjoy: Grate it and make Welsh Rarebit, a delicious cold weather cheese dish; thinly sliced and served with tart apple slices for dessert; sprinkle slices with some local honey and red pepper flakes; grate and add to scrambled eggs
Wine Pairings: Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Grenache, Cotes du Rhone, Zinfandel

Extra Reading: Looking Glass Creamery is a woman-owned dairy who give their cows a break from milking from November to February in order to maintain their optimum health. In addition to making cheese, the farm also produces apple cider, pickles, and preserves.

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