Well I told you all about the cheeses and the pre fast meal, so maybe I should tell you about the cheeses I brought to our family friend's for the break fast celebration. First off, let me tell you about the other items there : a homemade egg salad and noodle kuggle, whitefish salad, herring, smoked salmon, bagels, cream cheese, onions, tomatoes, a homemade carrot salad, a bulgar dish, a chopped Israeli style salad, a raisin challah, and of course the cheeses! And a whole table of desserts...
For the cheese selection, I chose three American artisanal cheeses that I thought would walk the line between comfortable and known and different and unique, also necessary was that they would be easily sharable for the seventeen guests attending the break fast.
1. Julianna - A bloomy rinded goat's milk cheese from Indiana rubbed with a blend of herbs, loosely based on say a Fleur du Maquis but here raw goat's milk is utilized. The product is a happy marriage of crisp grassy lactic goaty notes and floral, herbaceous, nutty, woodsy and rustic moments. Light yet heavy all at once.
2. Great Hill Blue - A spunky, spicy, and piquant blue modeled on the classic Roquefort, this Massachusetts born cheese delights. Hints of grass and citrus with a milky buttery finish. A great ode to American artisanal cheesemaking!
3. Merlot Bellavitano Reserve Cheese -- Modeled on the great drunken Italian cheese, Ubricao, this Wisconsin crafted cheese is rich and nutty, somewhat caramelly and crumbly with a fruity winey finish. Great with a glass of red wine and some walnuts or just as a snacking cheese -- it sure is easily approachable with an excellent depth of flavor.
Overall an excellent break fast meal with interesting company -- a great time was had by all. Thank you to our hosts and to everyone who participated in bringing the different dishes.
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