Day 423 : Kinderhook Creek

I'm a huge fan of Ewe's Blue and Nancy's Camembert so when I heard about the fact that Old Chatham Sheepherding Company was coming out with a new cheese, I knew I had to try it. Named after the stream that runs across their Hudson Valley Farm, this is the only American crafted cheese that is one hundred percent sheep's milk and a bloomy rind cheese -- what a rare find, right?

It is just dreamy. Unctuous, luscious, and silky smooth with a milky roundness. This my friends is American artisanal cheese done right! Inventive, unique, distinct, experimental and a fabulous finished product.


Where can you acquire this delish round of cheese and feel like you are one of the lucky ones to know about this cheese?

It is only for sale at Murray's Cheese where the wheels are actually aged for an additional two to four weeks in the store's cheese caves. A full round clocks in at just under $30, however you can also buy a half round. Great for any occasion -- it is a very versatile cheese both in terms of serving and pairing options. It is delish served by itself with crackers but one could also put it in salads or cook with it. What to drink with it? Crisp light white, a nice North Fork red, or even a bubbly would work here.

This weekend, stop into one of the two Murray's locations in town and pick up some Kinderhook Creek, it will make your day.

Image courtesy of www.murrayscheese.com