Natural, reminding some tasters of a blueberry blintz or cheesecake! The combination would make a great filling for crepes or waffles, too.Ĭypress Grove Chèvre Humboldt Fog + Bonnie's Jams Red Pepper JellyĪ little spice pairs well with Humboldt Fog's mellow creaminess, while the spicy-sweetness of Red Pepper helps draw out savory notes in the cheese, as well as a subtle vegetal flavor. This sweet berry-blend jam pairs well with the clean tanginess of Ms. A dollop of jam on top makes this dessert almost too pretty to eat.

Our tasters had a tough time coming to a consensus here though: all of the jams were very well suited to pair!Ĭulture was also kind enough to share their recipe for a delicious Fromage Blanc Cheesecake. The juicy sweetness of Apricot and subtle bitterness of Orange shine nicely against a semi-tart canvas of Fromage Blanc. If pressed though, we'll gladly share our most coveted combinations:Ĭypress Grove Chèvre Fromage Blanc + Bonnie's Jams Apricot Orange The good news? There's nary a bad match in the bunch. With a little help from our friends at Culture: The Word on Cheese, we've done the painstaking work of creating a Pairing Primer. Whether you're hosting or attending casual or fancy eating brunch, dinner, or anything in between, Cypress Grove Chèvre paired alongside Bonnie's Jams makes an elegant starter. In anticipation of these happy seasonal gatherings, we think everyone should have a few go-to tricks to help keep things more fun than frantic. For a fail-safe start to any fête, we turn to the tried-and-true combination of fromage and fruit-dressed up just a little bit for the occasion. Kombucha Love produced in Oregon, adding notes of jasmine & lavender.Ah, summer: those long hours of daylight, clear skies, and balmy temperatures put us in the mood for kicking back with friends and family- usually around a table! This year’s Willoughby is washed with organic Dr. The cheese is complex from first taste with subtle undertones of buttermilk and fruit.

“Vermont classic reflects the terroir with its succulent, buttery and aromatic components. 23: Cellars at Jasper Hill Kombucha Willoughby “Made from the milk of Murciana goats and soaked for 3 days in Monastrell wine, both the cheese and wine are typical to this region of Spain, this mild and creamy goat cheese is well balanced and perfect for entertaining.”ĭec. “Exclusive to Whole Foods Market, this decadent blue is soaked in a blend of biodynamic Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel from the Frey Vineyards giving the cheese rich and buttery flavors with notes of currants and berries.” 21: Rogue Creamery Organic Enraptured Blue “This exclusive to Whole Foods Market Wisconsin cheese was named as one of the top 16 cheeses in the world (selected from 3,401 cheeses) carefully aged, the cheese is smooth and creamy with amazing texture.”ĭec.

“Modeled on the French classic cheese Beaufort, this raw milk cheese is only produced May through October and is the only cheese to win Best in Show at the American Cheese Society three times, featuring sweetness ranging from grassy to butterscotch and fruit.” 19: Uplands Cheese Company Pleasant Ridge Reserve “Conceived in a dream by founder Mary Keehn, this delicious American original cheese paved the way for soft-ripened goat cheese in America.”ĭec. “This protected designation of origin (PDO) recognized raw milk farm-house Cheddar comes from one of only three traditional producers remaining in the UK, boasting a dense yet creamy texture and complex flavors ranging from brothy to spicy.” “This delicate, slightly salty, yet smooth and earthy cheese was selected exclusively for Whole Foods Market from one of the most respected affineurs in France.”ĭec.

“French for 'jewel,' Bijou is the perfect name for this small, geotrichum-rinded beauty featuring light citrus fruit forward flavors with a hint of nuts on the finish.” “Robust and deeply full-flavored with rich tones of tangy fruit and classic nuttiness make this Swiss cheese perfect for fondue, paired with apple pie, potatoes or roasted meats.” “Awarded the international title for best cheese at the World Championship Cheese contest (will hold this title through 2020), this French cheese features rich nutty notes.” “Exquisite, rich and flavorful raw milk gouda laced generously with truffles!” Here are the 12 cheeses up for deals this year and their respective dates, along with descriptions provided by Whole Foods:

Humboldt fog mini at whole foods