Cheese Review: Humboldt Fog

I'm turning into a Cheesemonger.  I'm learning to love the moldy delicacies.  On my trip to San Francisco, we had a few cheese plates.  Of the many we ate, only a few stood out.  One was a goat cheese called Humbolt Fog.  It's a soft, creamy ripened goat cheese with a layer of vegetable ash running through it.  It looks slightly like a cake when sliced just right!  It's mild, but slightly tangy.  I never thought I'd see this cheese again....

But our new Whole Foods in Dedham, which happens to be the largest in New England, has a walk in fromagerie!  And then I saw it.  My deliciously creamy Humboldt Fog.  For a measly $21.99/lb.  And that wasn't even the most expensive cheese.  I bought myself a quarter of a pound.  Yes, I paid $6 for a small piece of heaven.

I like to eat this cheese plain, but you could serve it with a crisp pear, a little honey and some white wine.  Now that's a tasty snack!

Do you have any favorite cheeses?