We picked up a nice little piece of this cheese at Your Dekalb Farmers Market over the weekend. Looking for a nice bit of cheese to serve as a appetizer, we settled on this little wonder from Cypress Grove Chevre. The makers of the world renowned Humboldt Fog, a surface ripened goat cheese, have created yet another unique entry into the brewing international cheese wars. By combining truffles with goat cheese, Cypress Grove have created a distinctive cheese that leaves little to complain about. Upon unwrapping this little treasure, one is greeted with the feint yet unmistakable aroma of truffles. After allowing it to come up to room temperature, the wife and I dug in. Spreading the soft cheese over thin slices of crisp french bread gave a perfect contrast of textures. Immediately upon tasting the cheese, the earthy perfume of truffles came immediately to the forefront. Not to be outdone, the zest and saltiness of the goat cheese did not retreat. Rather, it gave distinction to the truffles, providing a balance that is beyond question. Those who love soft ripened cheeses will also find something to love here, as the cheese is ripened for several weeks. This aging gives not only a delicate rind, but also a ring of oozing soft cheese surrounding the slightly firm interior.
Overall, I was highly pleased with this cheese and recommend that you pick some up where ever possible. For those in Atlanta, Your Dekalb Farmers Market is currently selling the cheese for $14.99 per pound.
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