Welsh Source: State Street Wine Cellar, 195 State Street, Bangor, ME Red Dragon, aka Y Fenni, is a cheddar blended with mustard seed and ale. The mustard seeds are prominent. They add a nice mustard note and texture. The ale is there, but subtle. That’s all I have to say about that.
France Source: State Street Wine Cellar, 195 State Street, Bangor, ME Cow’s milk cheese that is semi-soft. The stripe in the middle is because cheesemakers would pour the remaining curd into a mould that couldn’t fit a full mould. They would sprinkle ash over top to preserve. The next day they would top off with … [Read more…]
German Source: State Street Wine Cellar, 195 State Street, Bangor, ME Cow’s milk cheese that is a combination of a French sof-ripened triple cream cheese and Italian Gorgonzola. Milder than Gorgonzola because it is cut with the triple cream cheese. It is very much like a blue brie. It has a nutty taste, smooth with … [Read more…]
Switzerland Source: State Street Wine Cellar, 195 State St., Bangor, ME Raclette is a semi-firm cow’s milk cheese. It has a robust smell, similar to sweaty butt. Flavor of the cheese is distinct as well – it is almost similar to dehydrated banana chips. My source tells me that the cheese is used in dishes … [Read more…]