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December 12, 2023
Cheese Wisdom: Apple walnut smoked cheddar from Utah
This is a versatile, creamy cheese
by Anita Skogland
Apple Walnut Smoked Beehive Cheese, Uintah, Utah
Where to Purchase: The Loyalist Market, Matthews
Price: $31.99/lb.
The Style: Creamy, moist cheddar with a gentle cold smoke from walnut wood and apple slices.
Flavor Profile: Smoke, sweet, almond. The cold smoke seals in the moisture, so this cheese is creamy.
How to Enjoy: Thin slices make a great grilled cheese. Cubed on a kale salad. Grated onto a baked potato, or used with scalloped potatoes. On a cheese board with raspberries and tangerine slices.
Wine Pairings: Fruit-forward reds such as zinfandel, syrah, or grenache; hearty ciders from Normandy or Belgium.
Extra Reading: The farm is near Promontory, Utah, where the transcontinental railroad was completed. This cheese won the title of best U.S. smoked cheese in 2019 by the American Cheese Society.
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