Cranberry, cinamon, goat cheese

Photo by David Chappell

Ok, so gourmet isn't for everyone, but don't let an odd sounding food keep you from trying it. Caviar? Escargot? Radicchio? There are a lot of foods that sound like they are from foreign planets, yet they are delicacies.

This cheese is is actually quite mild, and the cranberry and cinnamon flavors are understated. What can you do with it? If you are a fan of Bleu or Limburger, you might be able to eat it straight. If not maybe you would like it on crackers or toast. If you like Neaufchatel or Cream, perhaps you would like it spread on your morning bagel.

You may be able to find this unusual cheese in the gourmet section of your local grocer. If you do, spend the $3 for a 4 ounce ball and give it at try.

Cheese

Ahhh Cheese! Whether from cow, goat, horse, or another milk source, can there be a more perfect food? Brie, Colby, Jack, Munster, Cheddar, Farmers, Romano, stinky Limburger, all bring up memories of the past and hold promises for tomorrow. A food that gets finer with age. Variations and versions abound. To temp the mind and the pallet. From faraway France to places unheard of. All cultures have, or should have, a cheese that sets them apart and makes them known. A food that can, on it's own, be the star of the show. As an ingredient it can make another food better than otherwise. Remember to always make room for more cheese.