Cheese

This traditional farmhouse Cheddar is a real English treasure. It has a bold smoky flavor and a lovely smooth texture. First created in 1965, this cheese has stood the test of time.  The Cheesemonger's Shop #1 cheese!

BOLD GARLIC & CLASSIC CHEDDAR… VAMPIRES BEWARE!

This classic aged cheddar infused with a bold dose of garlic our Vampire Slayer Cheddar was the 2nd cheddar developed here at Face Rock and is currently one of our most popular cheddars. It’s definitely a must try for anyone who loves garlic. This award-winning cheddar is sure to keep vampires at bay!

FLAVOR PROFILE
Packed with loads of garlic in a base of classic aged cheddar this cheese packs a garlicy punch that takes center stage and cannot be ignored. If you can’t get enough garlic this cheddar is for you!

WHAT TO PAIR IT WITH

• Vampire Slayer is perfect on a cheese plate or melted into your favorite foods to enrich them with garlicy goodness!
• Salted nuts, toasted pumpkin seeds, sundried tomatoes, olives, herbed crispy crackers & crunchy artisan bread.
• Wine Pairing: Pick something with high acidity and medium to low tannins as the flavor can turn bitter or acrid when paired with garlic. Bright and citrusy flavors work best, avoid anything too sweet. Choose a Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Dry Gewürztraminer, Champagne, Syrah, Chianti, & Sangiovese.
• Beer Pairing: Choose light-bodied & wheat-based. Strong hops & carbonation add a refreshing cleanse to the palate such as Ales, Lagers, Pilsners, & Hefeweitzen.

 

AWARDS

• 1st place in the national cheese competition in North America (2013 ACS Awards)

Due to Holland’s fertile soil and lush green pastures, our cows produce unusually rich milk. Additional cream is then added to the milk for an extra rich cheese we call Double Cream.

Double Cream has a mild flavor. It’s sliceable, melts beautifully, and is the ideal choice for making creamy cheese sauces. It also makes for delicious omlets, tortillas, and potatoes. Melt some on a hot piece of apple pie for a special dessert!

A semi soft cheese, Butterkase has an excellent buttery and creamery texture for all tables. This rindless cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and makes an excellent melt in your mouth cheese!

Escape to the tropical islands of the Pacific with this double cream Gouda. Flavored with coconut cream, this cheese boasts a mild tropical flavor and a luxurious velvety texture. 

Winner of the SIAL Innovation Awards Ceremony, this unique cheese goes well with fresh fruit and sweet red wines.

Somerdale Red Dragon forms part of our ‘Heraldic’ range of specialty blended cheddars.

Creamy Cheddar is carefully blended with Wholegrain Mustard Seed and Ale providing a wonderful bite without being overpowering.

Red Dragon is a great addition to any cheese board and makes for a fantastic burger topping or grilled sandwich filling.

A natural drink pairing would be a Brown Ale or a full-bodied wine such as Shiraz or Zinfandel.

A delicious blend of smooth Double Gloucester, onion and a sprinkling of fresh chives.

With generous flakes of chive and onion, Cotswold has a smooth texture, fresh aroma and lingering taste. It was one of the first blends launched by Clawson in the early 1970s and has remained a firm favorite.

It is fantastic served simply in a crusty baguette sandwich, and also makes a versatile cooking ingredient.

Perfect Pairings:

• Grate cheese on fluffy baked potatoes topped with smokey bacon, and fresh spring chives.
• Serve on a crusty baguette sandwich

Excellent for cooking this gouda melts and blends extremely well with many dishes. The basil and garlic provide a wonderful herb blend reminiscent of pesto.

Classic buttery Havarti with a hint of dill flavor.  Nothing too overwhelming

A perfect cheese to pair with a cracker and salami because of its subtle flavor. Goes well with dry white wines such as  Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

 

This new creation from Holland is unlike any other sheep milk cheese you have ever tasted before. The milk comes from a small farm where the sheep are treated like family. This cheese has been aged for one year, developing a stunning sweet and nutty flavor. Pairs well with a variety of fruit pates, as well as fruity, sweet wines both red and white.

Castello Havarti Jalapeño is made with mild red and green jalapeños for a gentle hint of spice that develops more character as it matures.

The easy-to-slice cheese has a soft and creamy consistency.

Aged six months or more, Midnight Moon® is a blushing, ivory-colored goat cheese that’s nutty and brown buttery upfront with a long caramel finish. Similar to a Gouda, as Midnight Moon® ages, protein crystals form and lend a slight crunch to the otherwise dense and smooth cheese. Know someone who (gasp!) doesn’t like goat cheese?

Encourage them to dip their toes back in the water with Midnight Moon®, which has been known to convert even the staunchest of goat cheese critics.

Perfect Pairings

• Serve with fig jam and seeded crackers or bread
• Try melted between slices of rustic bread or as a decadent addition to macaroni and cheese
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Awards

• est of Class, World Championship Cheese Contest  2010, 2020
• Super Gold, World Cheese Awards   2015, 2018
• Gold, World Cheese Awards  2014
• Best New Product in Show, sofi Awards  2002

How to store

To optimize the quality of Midnight Moon, keep cheese cold (32°–44.6°F). To maintain original condition after cutting keep cheese wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying.

Remove Midnight Moon from the refrigerator at least one hour before serving.

One of local Washington cheeses, Beecher's Flagship Cheddar provides a strong and rich flavor with every bite! Since it holds a strong richness, this cheese is perfect to pair with any charcuterie board.

Vlaskaas is one The Cheesemonger's Shop's Favorite cheeses! This 6 month matured cheese comes directly from Holland with a mild and smooth semi-hard texture. Perfect for pairing with any board.

Imagine a drizzle of honey added to pure goat milk for a cashew-like nutty sweetness. This slightly sweet, full of flavor, yet not strong or salty cheese leaves you wanting more. Easy to slice, grate, or cube, wonderful in salads or as a snack with fruit.

World Cheese Champion - 2016.

At the Madison, Wisconsin, USA World Cheese Competition, in the category called: Flavored Semi-soft (semi-hard) Goat’s Milk Cheese, our Honey Bee Goat® cheese received the second prize and scored 99.5 points out of a 100.

It's definitely worth trying!

Crumbly to touch, granular and round on the palate, rich and harmonious on the nose; this is what makes this timeless classic from the Swiss cheesemaking tradition an unmissable piece on every cheese lovers table.

From the Mifroma farm in Switzerland to your table, it takes 11 months to create this masterpiece classic.

Adored by cheese lovers for over 25 years, Saint Agur is a French specialty breaking the mold by balancing blue cheese taste with a soft, creamy texture.

Saint Agur is a blue cheese everyone will love, with a fresh taste that balances creaminess with just a hint of tanginess. Coming from the volcanic hills of Auvergne, Saint Agur cheese is crumbly and soft, and is just as tempting on its own or with bread, making it a great way to finish off your cheeseboard.