Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Cheese of the week: Young Gouda


Name: Frisian Farms Young Gouda


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

Country/Region of Origin: Oskaloosa, Iowa

Price in Iowa: $16.67/pound

Milk
: pasteurized cow

Processing
: small batch Gouda in the Dutch tradition, aged 2 to 4 months

Texture
: semi-firm

Color
: straw yellow

Rind
: natural

Aroma
: clean dairy

Taste
: warm and creamy with rich dairy tones

Mouth feel
: firm and unyielding
 
Notes: I bought this local cheese because I love Iowa farmers.  I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Frisian Farms is a small dairy specializing in a few hand-made, artisan Gouda cheeses.  The Bandstra family uses a small batch process, organic milk from their own herd, and produce only a few types of Gouda.  It's close enough that I'm thinking about taking a tour next week.


http://www.frisianfarms.com/frisian-farmstead-young-gouda_p_1701_13835_1.cfm#

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