COW- Cheese of the Week

Confession: I’ve never been much of a blue cheese lover. Even after a few months as a cheese monger, I only discovered a handful of varieties I enjoyed, and, out of those, only one that I’d happily eat on it’s own.

Roaring 40’s Blue is from King’s Island Dairy in Australia and easily stands out in a sea of sameness with its striking midnight blue rind. It takes its name from the trade winds associated with the 40-degree latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere where the dairy is situated. A sweet blue, this pasteurized cow’s milk cheese is rich and creamy and has the distinction of being unobtrusive enough for the palates of timid tasters. If you’ve always thought of blue cheese as best enjoyed in a salad or relegated it to a dip for wings, let your imagination run wild with Roaring 40’s: it’s mild and sweet enough to be a happy addition to dozens of dishes.

For starters, why don’t you try it…
Spread on a baguette and drizzled with honey
Nibbled alongside slices of ripe pear
In a Grown Up Mac and Cheese dish
Spread down the length of celery stalks, topped with toasted, slivered almonds