American Cheese Society Annual Conference
Once again Wisconsin Cheesemaker's have won big at the American Cheese Society's Annual Judging and Conference, winning 91 of the ribbons, including Best of Show, third Best of Show, and 25 firsts, 32 seconds, and 34 third places.
Check out this link which will take you directly to the ACS award booklet to find all of the winners. Then come in to Larry's and taste some of the winners! http://snipurl.com/3792v
or this press release from the Dairy Business Innovation Center
http://www.dbicusa.org/planningoptions/news+from+the+dbic/press+releases/default.asp Saxon Homestead Creamery Cheeses
From Cleveland, WI
From sixth generation dairy farmers comes this new line of cheeses. Pride in tradition runs deep as they care for their animals, land and family. Saxon Homestead Creamery cheeses are available in Milwaukee exclusively at Larry's Market. All three cheeses are $14.99 pound.
The cheeses are Big Eds, a raw cow's milk cheese aged over 60 days that is full of flavor with a buttery body. Hugs you back, but never offends. Pair with fruity wines or beer.
Green Fields is a semi-soft, washed rind cheese from raw cow's milk, aged 70 days. Inspired by Trappist cheeses, it has sweet nutty tones that vary with the season and a smooth, supple body. Pair with low tannin reds or fruity whites.
Saxony, from whole raw cow's milk with a light washed rind and aged for a minimum of 90 days, has a sophisticated, soft, yet determined flavor. Pair with dry, crisp fruity white, champagne or beer. Comfortable in the kitchen or on the table.
For more information, check out their website.
Cheese Accompaniments
Looking for new and different ways to round out your cheese trays? Larry's has some wonderfully tasty accompaniments for cheese.
From Spain- Mittica Date Almond Cake and Fig Almond Cake. Slice these into thin wedges, and serve with aged cheeses like the traditional pairing of Manchego, or try with Pleasant Ridge, Cave Aged Marissa or Brebis. These cakes are made only of dates or figs and Marcona almonds. $7.99 ea.
Also from Spain-Mittica Membrillo, Quince paste. Again a traditional favorite with aged Spanish cheeses, try this with some of our new American originals. $5.99 ea.
From Croatia-Damatia Fig Spreads. Try with crackers and goat cheese, delicious on warmed brie, or make a grilled cheese with chevre and fig spread on sourdough. Available in Original or Fig Orange Spread.
Fondue and Raclette
Spring is the perfect time for fondue and raclette. Larry's has ready made cheese fondue in packages, just heat & serve.
Larry's carries Swiss and French Raclette Cheese, and has all the "traditional fixings" for raclette. Red potatoes, French bread, cornichons, pickled onions, sausage, prosciutto, serrano ham or smoked beef.
Don't have a fondue pot or raclette machine? Larry's rents both for $7.50/weekend.
Gift Packs of Cheese
Send a gift of cheese to your friends, family and clients. Gift packs start at 20.00, shipping exluded.
Larry's selection of Artisan Wisconsin Cheeses makes a wonderful gift for any cheese lover. Call for details. |
