FEATURED CHEESE

Tipperary Vintage
IRISH CHEDDAR

Tipperary Cheddar is carefully matured for at least 12 months, resulting in a rich, rounded flavor with a firm, smooth texture. Perfect for slicing, shredding, or eating all by itself – at its best paired with your favorite dark beer. Contains no artificial flavors or additives.

*Local* Mt. Sterling (GoatMilk)JACK W/ JALAPENOS

8 oz. One of the best flavored goat cheeses available! Spicy, rich, and creamy – slices well for sandwiches. Crafted Locally!

Tasmanian SMOKED CHEDDAR

This delicate crumbly cheddar is made the traditional way, matured for nine months and then smoked with Tasmanian hardwood. Its beautiful, edible golden rind, created during smoking, has a rich, crisp flavor and a mild slightly sweet finish.

Hidden Springs BAD AXE CHEESE

A new delectably creamy cheese from Hidden Springs, the outstanding award-winning cheesemakers working down the road in Westby. Handcrafted, preservative-free, and undeniably delicious!

Valbreso 100% SHEEP MILK FETA

Everyone’s favorite French feta, made from the deliciously sweet milk of sheep, has returned at a much cheaper price! This decadently smooth feta has a pleasantly rich and creamy taste, with a tangy, mildly salty edge. It is remarkably versatile, and can be used on salads, gratins, pasta, potatoes, quiche, or scrambled eggs. It is also a satisfying complement to fresh sliced fruit. Try Valbreso Feta with this simple tasty recipe!

Potato Salad with Feta & Dried Tomatoes
Makes 8 servings
1 lb. (3 medium) potatoes, cut into ?-inch slices
1 cup dried tomato halves
1 cup sliced seedless cucumber
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup Greek olives or pitted ripe olives
Also: 11/4 Cup Annie’s Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinegarette (or vinegarette of your choice)

Assembly Instructions:
In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook potatoes, covered, in 2 inches boiling water until tender,
about 12 minutes; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water; set aside 10 minutes.
Thoroughly drain tomatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
Add potatoes, tomatoes and cucumbers to bowl containing dressing; toss to coat. Mound potato mixture
on plate. Arrange onion, cheese, and olives on top.

Push Comes to Chevre WISCONSIN CHEESEMAKERS ARE GOING GOURMET by CHRISTINE MUHLKE

Driftless Cheesemakers are featured in this article in the New York Times Style Magazine

Featured Local Cheese at Viroqua Food Co-op

Carr Valley APPLE SMOKED CHEDDAR
This delicious white cheddar is apple smoked and then hand-rubbed with paprika. It has a light smoky, delicately smooth flavor that balances well with the paprika. This cheese won 1st place at the American Cheese Society in its category! (LaValle, WI)

Capri Cheese FIVE POINTS VALLEY RESERVE GOAT GOUDA
An outstandingly smooth and flavorful local Wisconsin Gouda with a savory mellow nutty flavor, and a creamy and slightly buttery finish. Crafted with lots of love (the old-fashioned way!) using milk from Amish grassfed goats. (Blue River, WI)

Hidden Springs OCOOCH MOUNTAIN CAVE-AGED SHEEP CHEESE
This silky and delectably mild local sheep cheese is handcrafted locally by Hidden Springs Creamery, cave-aged in Westby on special wooden boards (to help the cheese breathe with the moisture of the mountain-style environment). A truly unique and matchless cheese with a gracious, velvety texture. (Westby, WI)

DELICIOUS GOUDA VARIETIES: LOCAL & IMPORTED

Named after the city of Gouda in which it originated, gouda is a delicious yellow creamy cheese made from Cow’s milk. This winter, the Cheese Department is offering a variety of scrumptious gouda options, including the Award Winning Wisconsin Gouda from Pastureland, a unique local goat-milk Gouda from Capri Cheese, a delicious Basil/Garlic and Double Cream Buttery Gouda from Holland, the extra-aged Mona Lisa Gouda, and more! Try a free sample on the Weekends!

CHEESE TRAYS:

Cheese-Trays make a perfect addition for Holiday gatherings, so stop into the deli and ask about our cheese platter options for the Holidays! You can specify whatever varieties of cheese you would like on your tray; whether it’s imported, artisan, local cheeses, etc. Your tray can also be spruced up with fruit, crackers, or olives. An appetizing choice for family get-togethers.

 

Cole is our cheese expert. You can reach Cole at cheese@viroquafood.coop