Cheese 101

I've mentioned before I have a love of all things cheese!  When I heard about Formaggio Kitchen's Cheese 101 class, I had to sign up.  This class is ridiculously popular.  It sells out almost immediately.  I signed up back in November for a January class. 

This was my first time there.  It's a cool shop that not only sells cheese, but meats, artisanal chocolates and honey, as well as baked goods, sea salts and produce. 

Our class of 25 stood around the cheese counter gazing at our plates of cheese.  We listened to information on the history of cheese and how cheese is made.  But really, all we wanted to do was eat!  Not only were we able to sample cheeses, but also wine, beer, jelly and honey.  I think I enjoyed every cheese we tasted.

Among the best was actually a cheddar cheese made by Cabot called Clothbound Cheddar.

Another interesting cheese we tried was Taleggio.  This is a washed rind cheese, which means it's rinsed with a salt solution.  It is very stinky!  We bought a little and tried it the next night.  The smell was a little overpowering and once you taste it, that's all you can taste!  I'm not sure I'd go for that cheese again!

I highly recommend a trip to Formaggio Kitchen for all your cheesy needs!