Jebediah Kornworthy
2009-01-22 21:29:58 UTC
Cheese Review by Jebediah Kornworthy
Parkham Farm Cheddar:
My sister got me an early Christmas present sent to my house from
drugstore.com. I looked for the link but I couldn't find it. I don't think
that they sell this package there anymore. It was a little gift package
with dry salami and 2 hunks of cheese that were 7oz each.
The first one I tried was a Cheddar cheese called "Parkham Farm."
It says on it "strong and tangy cheddar from north Devon." I didn't read
the whole package before I opened it but I read on the front that it was
Cheddar. It was white or light in color not your typical yellow Cheddar and
it was hard like a Parmesan cheese. It was amazing! It was absolutely
delicious. You only need a small amount of this cheese on a cracker or by
itself. I have never had cheddar like this before. A very high end cheese
for sure. It is made at Parkham Farm in England and I knew when I first
tasted it I was on to something special.
It was definitely a strong cheese. I was what you call sharp
Cheddar but they don't call it sharp on their package. It had a wonder
flavor but like said, a little of this cheese goes a long way and it was
also very tangy. This was the best Cheddar I have ever eaten and it wasn't
waxy or fat laden like some of the lower priced cheese. This is a special
occasion cheese. It is hand made in relatively small batches when compared
to the commercial cheese makers who make their cheese in high volume.
I have included a link for it and you can buy it many places online
or go to a higher end grocery store like Pavilions (here in California.)
Many regular grocery stores are carrying more and more varieties than ever.
When I was a child their was only a few cheeses that were available at the
local grocery store, none of this fancy imported cheese unless you went to a
specialty shop. It will set you back anywhere from $7.00 to $10.00
depending on where you get it for a 7oz hunk.
http://www.parkhamfarms.com/cheesemaking.html
Dubliner Cheese:
Now this was my favorite between the two. It had a look and texture
like a parmesan cheese as did my other review. It was light yellow in color
and it was a hard cheese also. After placing the cheese in my mouth and
chewing, the flavor started with a slightly parmesan flavor then it tasted
slightly sweet with a pleasant nutty finish. The flavors hit you at
differant times in the chewing process. This cheese is definitely
addicting. It has one of the most complex favors of any cheese I have eaten
but I am not a connoisseur of fine cheese. I just like to eat good cheese
when I get the chance. Again this price should be in the neighborhood of
$7.00 - $10.00 depending on where you buy it. I've heard that it is about
half that price if you buy it at Costco.
This is a list of where the Dubliner Cheese can be bought if you
live in California like me. For other states go to their web site for more
information.
Albertsons
Andronico's
Bell Market
BevMo
Bristol Farms
Cala Foods
Costco
Gelson's
Henry's
Jensens
Lunardis
Mollie Stones
Nugget
Raley's
Ralphs
Safeway
Save Mart
Smart & Final
Stater Bros
Trader Joes
Vons / Pavilions
Whole Foods
Wild Oats
Winco
It shouldn't be a hard to find with all of the retailers and grocers that I
listed selling it. Wherever it is you will see many more imported and
exotic cheeses no doubt.
Here is the link to the Kerrygold "Dubliner Cheese" web site:
http://www.kerrygold.com/usa/product_dubliner.html
Bon appetit,
Jeb
Parkham Farm Cheddar:
My sister got me an early Christmas present sent to my house from
drugstore.com. I looked for the link but I couldn't find it. I don't think
that they sell this package there anymore. It was a little gift package
with dry salami and 2 hunks of cheese that were 7oz each.
The first one I tried was a Cheddar cheese called "Parkham Farm."
It says on it "strong and tangy cheddar from north Devon." I didn't read
the whole package before I opened it but I read on the front that it was
Cheddar. It was white or light in color not your typical yellow Cheddar and
it was hard like a Parmesan cheese. It was amazing! It was absolutely
delicious. You only need a small amount of this cheese on a cracker or by
itself. I have never had cheddar like this before. A very high end cheese
for sure. It is made at Parkham Farm in England and I knew when I first
tasted it I was on to something special.
It was definitely a strong cheese. I was what you call sharp
Cheddar but they don't call it sharp on their package. It had a wonder
flavor but like said, a little of this cheese goes a long way and it was
also very tangy. This was the best Cheddar I have ever eaten and it wasn't
waxy or fat laden like some of the lower priced cheese. This is a special
occasion cheese. It is hand made in relatively small batches when compared
to the commercial cheese makers who make their cheese in high volume.
I have included a link for it and you can buy it many places online
or go to a higher end grocery store like Pavilions (here in California.)
Many regular grocery stores are carrying more and more varieties than ever.
When I was a child their was only a few cheeses that were available at the
local grocery store, none of this fancy imported cheese unless you went to a
specialty shop. It will set you back anywhere from $7.00 to $10.00
depending on where you get it for a 7oz hunk.
http://www.parkhamfarms.com/cheesemaking.html
Dubliner Cheese:
Now this was my favorite between the two. It had a look and texture
like a parmesan cheese as did my other review. It was light yellow in color
and it was a hard cheese also. After placing the cheese in my mouth and
chewing, the flavor started with a slightly parmesan flavor then it tasted
slightly sweet with a pleasant nutty finish. The flavors hit you at
differant times in the chewing process. This cheese is definitely
addicting. It has one of the most complex favors of any cheese I have eaten
but I am not a connoisseur of fine cheese. I just like to eat good cheese
when I get the chance. Again this price should be in the neighborhood of
$7.00 - $10.00 depending on where you buy it. I've heard that it is about
half that price if you buy it at Costco.
This is a list of where the Dubliner Cheese can be bought if you
live in California like me. For other states go to their web site for more
information.
Albertsons
Andronico's
Bell Market
BevMo
Bristol Farms
Cala Foods
Costco
Gelson's
Henry's
Jensens
Lunardis
Mollie Stones
Nugget
Raley's
Ralphs
Safeway
Save Mart
Smart & Final
Stater Bros
Trader Joes
Vons / Pavilions
Whole Foods
Wild Oats
Winco
It shouldn't be a hard to find with all of the retailers and grocers that I
listed selling it. Wherever it is you will see many more imported and
exotic cheeses no doubt.
Here is the link to the Kerrygold "Dubliner Cheese" web site:
http://www.kerrygold.com/usa/product_dubliner.html
Bon appetit,
Jeb