Name: St. Mary's
Brand: none listed
Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Organic Co-op in Ames, Iowa
Country/Region of Origin: Wisconsin milk, aged in caves in Fairbault, MN
Price in Iowa: $13.60/lb.
Milk: grass fed cow
Processing: this is a grass-fed, cave-aged gouda
Texture: firm
Color: vanilla cream
Rind: natural
Aroma: buttery, warm dairy
Taste: umami, sharp, salty
Mouth feel: firm, moist, protein crystals
Notes: This cheese reminded me why I love cheese. The buttery aroma is intoxicating, but I have found that many cheeses have a flavor profile different from their aroma. Not this special gouda. St. Mary's has a rich, deep nutty flavor compounded with creamy, sharp dairy notes. Plus, the grass-fed milk offers a much more heart healthy mixture of omega-fatty acids. If you can find this cheese, buy it!
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