Cheeses of the Month
November's Cheeses of the Month: Cheesemonger Favorites
We’ve dedicated the month of November to our Cheesemongers! We’ve asked our talented Cheesemongers what cheeses get them excited and why. Discover what cheeses our Mongers love! Spread the love by sharing their favorite cheeses with your favorite people this holiday season!
Margaret at Lyndale Avenue Market
These “pillows of love” (what I call this yummy cheese) are soft and creamy, in a liquid gold olive oil and a dash of peppercorn. The oil is excellent for cooking and can be used as a salad dressing or for dipping bread. Eat this amazing cheese alone, on salads, in pasta sauce, or served on pizzas, crostini or Caprese.
11 oz. - $11.99/ea., save $1/ea.
10/31/24 – 12/4/24
Andy at Excelsior Market
The Imperial Buck from Deer Creek is a champion on any cheese board. Its bold flavor with rich, nutty notes and “crunchy” calcium lactate crystals will keep you coming back until it’s gone. This cheese is always the first one gone on my boards, and everyone always asks what that amazing cheese is. Whether paired with crackers or eaten on its own, this cheese is guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of anyone who tries it.
$19.99/lb., save $4.50/lb.
10/31/24 – 12/4/24
Paul at Grand Avenue Market
Creating this masterpiece began with a quest to capture the best flavor attributes from Cheddars around the world and blend them into one amazing cheese. Deer Creek’s Vat 17 is bold and complex, with an unsurpassed tangy nuttiness. My favorite pairings are Door County cherries and pistachios, brown ale or a really great bourbon.
$24.99/lb., save $1.50/lb.
10/31/24 – 12/4/24
Rob at White Bear Lake Market
Looking for an extra-rich, mellow-intensity blue with a long, balanced finish? Look no further! Hook’s Cheese uses locally sourced milk from small dairies to make their outstanding cheese. Try it on a burger, steak or salad, or just as a cheese course. My favorite pairings are Bonvallis Fig Orange Almond Rolls, local Bare Honey, or Divina Date Spread with slices of apple or pear. Truly a Blue Paradise!
$18.49/lb., save $1/lb.
10/31/24 – 12/4/24
Amy at Shoreview Market
Creama Kasa from Carr Valley is an incredibly rich and flavorful triple-cream cheese that’s like pure heaven. Its flavor is buttery and piquant and melts in your mouth, creating the perfect addition to your grazing board. Add strawberries, chocolate and Champagne for the perfect pairing!
$19.49/lb., save $2.50/lb.
10/31/24 – 12/4/24
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