Edel de Cleron, Cow's Milk Cheese

Edel de Cleron looks like brie, but is much more complex than most brie.   The cheese is smooth--but not oozy--with mushroom, earthy undertones.  It is a cheese of contrasts. It is not acidic (thankfully) and not sharp, yet it has a tangy finish.  It is a mellow cheese, but at the same time it is strong and flavorful.  I highly recommend trying it!

Cherry Glen Monocacy Silver, Goat Cheese

The Moncacy Silver from Cherry Glen can be described in one word: Delicious! This slightly salty, incredibly creamy goat cheese melts in your mouth. It's a ripened cheese, so unlike many goat cheeses this one has a thin layer of white mold on the outside, a ring of gooey deliciousness, and then the familiar creamy goat cheese in the center. Its incredibly flavorful, and does not leave the taste of wet dog lingering in your mouth that I feel is an unnecessary and disappointing side flavor of many goat cheeses.

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Parrano Cheese

$9.99/pound at Whole Foods

I highly recommend this medium flavored cows milk cheese.  Parrano has the texture of gouda, but with a lot more flavor.  It is creamy, slightly salty, and nutty with a very pleasant aftertaste.  When sliced or shredded it melts well, but it is delicious plain or on a cracker.