The Ost with the Most…

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The Ost with the Most…

Hello Fellow Cheese Travelers!

As March is “Women’s History Month”, I thought I would share with you the story of a celebrated cheesemaker from Norway, Anne Haav (sometimes spelled Hov). Many people may not recognize her name, but the cheese that she created is recognized around the world. In 1863, Anne created Gudbrandsdalost, but many people know it by its common name, Gjetost.

This cheese may be a simple one, but I am sure that what I am about to share might surprise even the most experienced cheese lover.

Gjetost has a unique (and celebrated) history. So pull up a “Stol” and grab your “Ostehøvel.” because we are about to dig into this sweet, carmel-y, creation.

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Six Producers - One Dream

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Six Producers - One Dream

Hello Cheese Enthusiasts!

When I wrote my blog post Back to Nature – Wood Bound, I may have been premature when writing that piece in June, as some of them were not available until the wintertime, so I decided to revisit this cheese style as many were coming available this month.

This week’s post, could really be considered a “Part II” to the “Wood Bound” story, so I hope that you will take a few minutes to reread it.

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