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My lovelies, here's our third (and final)
cheese tutorial! If you're planning a romantic night at home, or a fun evening with friends, here are three cheese + drink pairings that will knock your socks off...
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The stinky French cow's milk cheese
Langres comes in a wooden container. The traditional way to eat it is to pour Champagne into the little dip (or "fountain") on the top of the cheese -- which makes it effervescent and delicious! (Confession: We used Prosecco to save some coin, but it was still fabulous.)
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There are two types of people in the world: Those who love smoky flavors, and those who hate them. (Which are you?) This smoked goat cheese,
Up in Smoke, packs a
major punch--and almost tastes like bacon! The award-winning cheese is bright, tangy and smoky, since it's wrapped in smoked maple leaves spritzed with bourbon. Double the intensity by pairing it with a really
smoky beer. (Alex was obsessed with this combo.)
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I never drink coffee (which is ironic considering my blog's name), but I made an exception for this amazing cheese.
Barely Buzzed is a cheddar-style cheese made by two brothers-in-law in Utah, and the rind is rubbed with espresso coffee grounds and lavender. The flavors permeate the milky cheese--it's incredible. Barely Buzzed won a Blue Ribbon at the American Cheese Society three years in a row. Pair it with a strong cup of coffee for a taste explosion...and a serious spring in your step. :)
What do you think? Which would you go for?
P.S. More
cheese-y posts!
(Recommendations from
Murray's Cheese. Photos by the amazing
Jamie Beck for
Cup of Jo)
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