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Farmstead Cheeses
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Larkhaven Farm's product line currently consists of five cheeses, all adapted from traditional recipes:
Made with 100% sheep milk, this hard cheese has a moist, open texture and a characteristically full-bodied flavor. Shepherd's Gem showcases the unique richness of sheep milk cheeses. It is a slow-aging cheese that matures similarly to cheddar, but the sharp accents never overwhelm the warm, nutty, satisfying flavor.
This smooth-textured goat milk cheese is a surprise hit, developed for a small, local market and scooped up by wider appreciation. The flavor is mellow and balanced, and develops quite early; its Summer version is a good, medium-sharp cheese now, while the reserve wheels, available later in the season, will be quite sharp. It is enjoyed even by those who thought they didn't like goat cheese. Cayuse Mountain matches well with many dishes, and is a wonderful treat by itself with a glass of red wine.
A washed-rind table cheese made in a traditional Corsican style with a perfect combination of sheep and goat milk, taking advantage of the different qualities of each. Its robust flavors contrast beautifully with its very complex, delicate texture. Named after a European wild rose, the cheese forms a natural rind with the aid of an orangy- rose-colored mold that enhances both the appearance and the flavor over the aging period. For people who like "stinky" cheese, this is a sure winner.
Named after a local landmark, this firm-textured hard cheese is aged at least 60 days in a special brine of our own recipe. Also made with a combination of sheep and goat milk, it is similar to Greek feta, but it's not just a cheese to crumble on salads — the depth of flavor developed during aging makes it a stunning addition to the gourmet cheese plate. Restaurants and shops store a supply under refrigeration in the brine it comes packed in, and the flavor continues to develop. We like it best when it's aged at least three to six months, and consider it to have at least a one-year shelf life when properly stored.
Sunrise Goatling
Similar to our Rosa Rugosa, this is an all-goat milk, washed rind mini-wheel, each weighing around 2/3 lb, with a texture that goes from robust orange rind, through softening and smooth just inside the rind, to firm paste in the center. Sunrise Goatlings are great at 60 days, keep well and get even more flavorful when stored in your fridge.
Similar to our Rosa Rugosa, this is an all-goat milk, washed rind mini-wheel, each weighing around 2/3 lb, with a texture that goes from robust orange rind, through softening and smooth just inside the rind, to firm paste in the center. Sunrise Goatlings are great at 60 days, keep well and get even more flavorful when stored in your fridge.
