Trying out some new breads for the cheese service. First is an attempt at the traditional pumpernickel. Beautiful color reached by using black cocoa powder, yet needs more work to make it to the menu. The second and successful trial was the honey rosemary baguette. Sweet with the aroma of caramelized honey and rosemary, finished with murry river salt on top. What is better than cheese with great bread?
" Age is of no importance unless you are a cheese. "
-Billie Burke
Cheese is simply amazing. In the past year I have fallen more in love with cheeses, but the biggest surprise is my love of blues. Once turned off by the distinct blue veins and pungent smell, I know gravitate towards them. My newest obsession is the mysterious Shropshire blue. The first time I saw it I was amazed by the vibrant orange color, a color not usually linked to blue cheeses. This is a cheese that you HAVE to taste when you see it. The texture is amazingly crumbly and creamy. The taste is extremely diverse with notes of sweet burnt caramel and sharp undertones. The amazing orange color comes from the addition annatto seed. Blue cheese is not for everyone but this one is worth a try, you might just become addicted like me.
