O'Banon Pasteurized

O'Banon PasteurizedO'Banon is a riff on the classic French goat cheese Banon. Both are fresh chvre wrapped in chestnut leaves, but cheesemaker, extraordinaire, Judy Schad takes O'Banon and puts a Kentuckiana spin on it by soaking the leaves in Kentucky Bourbon instead of eau de vie. The result is a fresh chvre with lots of character. Its texture is dense, clay like, and smooth. The leaves lend some tannic, herbaceous notes to the flavor that finishes with a hint of

It is made using traditional Alpine cooking methods and pressing the curds to achieve a tight

Farmhouse cheesemakers

with a notable peppery finish

the wheels get to the mainland by rowboat

is made from raw cow's milk from their Andersonville Farm herd

they are permitted to use the designation Prodotto di Montagna (product of the mountain)

Pairing: Port

O-Med Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil is very recommendable for baking and desserts

It makes a great gift

Shelburne Farms Cheddar is available in several ages

Reminiscent of Stilton

Lively Run Goat Dairy has been making cheese since 1983 in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate