Cheese of the Week: Colosse Cheese Store

Central New York has many secrets.  One of those secrets is the greatest Ponderosa Steakhouse in the country is located in Pulaski.  Also found in Pulaski is a family-owned artisinal cheese company.  Colosse Cheese has been made by the Raiti family in what is now Mexico, NY since the early 1900s.  The retail store is centrally located in nearby Pulaski. 

Specializing in New York Cheddar and cheese curds, Colosse Cheese has some of the longest aged cheddars that I have ever sampled.  The oldest being a 12-year aged cheddar that barely resembles the mother cheese.  The sharp dairy flavor is accentuated by the protein crystals that form in this ancient cheese.  Most people stop by to pick up a Razor-Sharp 5-year Cheddar, some fresh curds, and perhaps a Horseradish River Cheese.  There are also other fine New York-made products and an ice-cream shop.  The town of Pulaski is famous for the salmon run and attracts thousands of fisherman every year.  It is also on the way to the Thousand Islands Region, a beautiful collection of wild and occupied islands in the St. Lawrence River.  So, if you're on your way to a salmon fishing expedition, or up to a time-share in the 1000 Islands, stop in Pulaski and try some authentic and unique Colosse Cheese.