edit: Rats. Most of the cheeses are either a) unavilable or b) only available from the other side of the Atlantic.
But there a few you can actually get here...
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You don’t have to forsake Stilton, manchego or camembert. But if you want to spice up your cheese plate or impress a host, we have a few suggestions to help you get creative.
Bloomberg asked top chefs from around the world to pick out their favorite under-the-radar cheeses. Here’s what they had to say. (Click on the cheese names for links to shops where you can find them.)
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We have something in common, Amanda. I really enjoy cheeses and am happy to see more restaurants in my area offering a cheese or charcuterie appetizer on their menus. What I have yet to see is the cheese as the finale to a meal that I was accustomed to in France.
Nonetheless, there are an increasing variety of both domestically produced and imported cheeses available. Even my local supermarket has a fairly large specialty cheese section. There are also some local makers that have some very fine cheeses. One that comes immediately to mind is Goat Rodeo.
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Should ask top chefs about their favorite canned fruits and canned vegetables. Those are usually more healthy, more affordable, and more available to the malnourished.
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The Splendid Table podcast this week is all about cheese, including a piece on the National Cheese Monger Competition. They judge in several categories including identifying cheese by smell, cheese wrapping, cheese pairings and more.
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Thanks for the update. Sounds like something I'd like. I'll definitely be on the lookout for it!
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