INTERNATIONAL: New King Cheese winner!!

New king cheese crowned world champion in Wisconsin LINK to info

LINK to more info on Esquirrou

Esquirrou or Ossau-iraty is a cheese made from pure ewe's milk, a whole milk, where the cheese is pressed and has a hard texture. It is produced in the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques and in towns of the Hautes-Pyrénées.

This cheese is native to the (French) Basque Country and Béarn, the name Ossau-Iraty originates from the Pic du Midi d'Ossau and the Iraty forest.

This typical cheese offers a wide range of aromas. Flavors are herbaceous, nutty and fruity if the produce is from winter while the summer cheeses tend to reveal aromas of grass and flowers.

Texture: slightly elastic

Flavor: caprine (goat-like flavor)

Taste: buttery, fruity, herbaceous, nutty

We have a winner!

The winner of my blog anniversary giveaway is Dee. Congratulations!   I am really very thrilled since Dee is a regular visitor to my blog and comments on almost every post. She  is also a friend of mine. We may live miles apart  in different countries but thanks to the Internet we remain close. At first it felt a bit weird when her number came up and I worried about the fairness of the draw.