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| Laughter is brightest where food is best. -old Irish Proverb |
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The Irish are known for their gift of gab and artful turn of phrase, and are credited with many striking and memorable quotations. No less striking and memorable are Ireland’s splendid cheeses and, as St. Patrick’s Day nears, we’re offering a few suggestions to enliven your cheese board and make the laughter sparkle.
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"Best Irish Cheddar"
Wexford Mature Irish Cheddar |
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| FEATURED PRODUCT |
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Named “Best Irish Cheddar” at the 2015 International Cheese Awards in Nantwich, England, the secret to Wexford’s success lies in the superior quality of milk that comes from cows grazed on the lush green pastures of Ireland’s sunny southeast. Typically aged for 12-18 months, Wexford Mature Irish Cheddar has a full, rich flavor that’s complemented by just a hint of creamy sweetness.
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For a cheesy take on an Irish classic, top colcannon—potatoes mashed with cabbage, butter and chives—with shredded Wexford cheddar and broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Best enjoyed with a pint of creamy Irish stout, Wexford Irish Cheddar also pairs well with rustic reds like Petite Sirah and Malbec.
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Handcrafted Irish Brie
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| Cooleeney Farm Brie |
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It’s no secret why this soft-ripened wonder is so good. Snug in the heart of County Tipperary’s prime dairy country, Cooleeney Farm is blessed with peaty soil, a perfect climate and clover rich pastures; so it’s no wonder their pedigreed herd of Friesian cows produces only the finest milk for their superb farmhouse cheeses.
These handcrafted wheels of Irish Brie show bright and buttery flavors with discernible white mushroom notes on the finish. Encased in a bloomy white rind, the pale yellow paste holds just a bit of chalkiness at its center when young and becomes soft and smooth as it ages.
# 523070, 4/3.7 lb |
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| Cheddar met Whiskey... |
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Cahill's Farm Cheddar with Whiskey
Cahill Farm is nestled in the midst of County Limerick, just two miles from Newcastle West, and there the Cahill family has been dairying and cheesemaking for four generations.
Beginning as simple vintage cheddar made from the milk of the Farm’s own herd, Cahill’s Farm Whiskey Cheddar is transformed when the curd is infused with Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey. The creamy, medium-sharpness of the cheddar is punctuated by the woody, slightly smoky presence of the whiskey, resulting in a smooth and warm taste sensation.
Pairing: Fine Irish whiskey, of course.
Or try a dark ale or porter.
Serve Whiskey Cheddar simply alongside a dense nut and fruit bread.
#204599, 2/4.96 lb
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