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March 8, 2023
Cheese Wisdom: Aged raw milk cheddar
Unique cheddar offers the usual crumble, but a creamy mouth texture
by Anita Skogland
The Cheese: Neal’s Yard Keens Farmhouse Cheddar
Where to Purchase: Whole Foods
Price: $22.99/lb.
The Style: Firm texture with minimal crumble, dry but creamy texture, raw cow’s milk, well aged
Flavor Profile: A hint of lemon, grass, nuts, just the right amount of sharp taste at the end
How to Enjoy: With a sweet biscuit and a drizzle of honey or a Granny Smith apple; before or after dinner
Wine Pairings: Chenin blanc, zinfandel, syrah, port
Extra Reading: Produced in Somerset, England, by the third generation of the same family, this cheese is cloth-bound and aged almost 2 years before release.
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