Calkins Creamery: Udderly Hot

Monday, August 25, 2008

Calkins Creamery is one of my favorite cheese makers in the area.  I just like the taste of their cheese, regardless of what they add into it.  I think it must be the milk - their cows are happy cows.

For the Summer, Calkins introduced a new cheese called Udderly Hot.  It’s their Havarti mixed with locally grown chiles.  I am totally in love with this cheese.  After a few slices, I thought “OK, this is good, but it could be a little hotter.” Later this weekend, I sat down and ate a little more.  Now I think maybe hotter would be overwhelming.  It’s so good.

And it makes a spectacular grilled cheese with carmelized onions.

I’ve always bought it from the Fair Food Farmstand, but I understand that it’s now available at many Whole Food markets in the area.