Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Cheese of the week: Blue Marble Jack


Name: Blue Marble Jack


Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Organic Co-op in Ames, Iowa

Country/Region of Origin: Marshfield,WI

Price in Iowa: $6.80/lb.

Milk
: cow

Processing
: A Wisconsin jack cheese with a fine bleu marbling.

Texture
: semi firm

Color
: Bone-white with bleu veins

Rind
: none

Aroma
: Mild dairy and plenty of Bleu

Taste
: Tangy bleu notes and a hint of sage.

Mouth feel
: Firm with the tang of the bleu.
 
Notes: The flavor is a bit strong for a snacking cheese, but I took my leftovers and melted it over a burger.



Holy mole!  I think I'm in Heaven.

http://www.nasonvilledairy.com/onlineshopping/proddetail.asp?prod=111716

2 comments:

  1. Bought some today at ALDI food store.Price had been reduced from $2.99 to $1.99 for 8oz in slices!Have yet to try!

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  2. I just bought a one inch slice of boars head brand marble bleu and am going to crumble in a salad tonight with grilled steak and am hoping the hot steak will melt it a bit. Eager to try it.

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