**I went to a cheese-tasting last week at Wheatsfield Co-op. I jotted down some tasting notes for two cheeses, BUT I didn't think it was appropriate to snap a few pictures with my camera phone. So, sorry for the lack of graphics. Happy New Year!
Name: Cooleeney
Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Co-op
Country of Origin: Ireland
Price in Iowa: $8.29/7 oz.
Milk: cow's milk
Processing: camembert style, available from pasteurized and raw milk.
Texture: soft
Color: golden
Rind: surface-ripened
Aroma: mild dairy
Taste: like a very mild brie with a nutty flavor
Mouth feel: creamy & smooth, like a cream cheese
Notes: This cheese was a pleasant surprise. It combined the decadent mouth-feel and complex flavor of a brie or Camembert, with a burnt/nutty flavor. The golden color of the cheese and the smooth consistency makes this selection a wonderful addition to a cheese plate, or a nice combination with toast and sliced apples.
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Name: Le Roule
Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Co-op
Country of Origin: France
Price in Iowa: $13.20/lb
Milk: cow
Processing: a processed cheese that is typically combined into flavored rolls (like a jelly roll)
Texture: soft
Color: white
Rind: natural
Aroma: clean
Taste: similar to a nice goat chevre; available in herb/garlic as well
Mouth feel: melt in your mouth creamy
Notes: This cheese had a nice mouth feel, but in flavor and application I believe that it would perform similar to chevre. The roll appearance might make it an attractive addition to your New Years party, but it didn't strike me as anything spectacular.
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For the record, I am a Wheatsfield Co-Op employee, and we're usually cool with photos. If you feel uncomfortable, just ask one of us and we'll likely say okay!
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