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Lincolnshire Poacher
Simon and Tim Jones; Neal's Yard Dairy, England $27 / lb.Produced in Lincolnshire by Simon and Tim Jones, this is a hard, complex cheese made in the cheddar style with Alpine… Learn More.
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Manchego is Spain's most popular cheese; for that reason, there are many imposters out there. Instead of taking the popularity of Manchego as a sign that the public might like other Spanish cheeses as well, the effect has been to just produce more Manchego, and at cheaper prices.
Manchego has been made for thousands of years in the center of Spain from sheep’s milk. Archaeologists have found evidence of Manchego production in La Mancha before the time of Christ. Let me repeat: BEFORE THE TIME OF CHRIST! We can surmise that Manchego makers have some experience under their belt, then.
The aging process is a large factor in determining Manchego's flavor. In order to qualify as the real deal, it must be aged for at least two months. The 1-year Manchego we sell is a rich yellow and has a crumbly texture. The year it spent in La Mancha caves gives it a greater depth of flavor and its characteristic mild nuttiness is accompanied by a sharp grassy edge.
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