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The Stag
Deer Creek Cheese |
Artisan Cheese Exchange
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
For the fifth time, e
Stag took home Best
of Class in its category
at the 2023 USCCC.
is smooth, mature
cheddar is ultra-nutty,
with toffee-like toasted
sweetness. Firm yet
creamy, e Stag is
studded with fine
crystals, creating a
satisfying texture that
you can really sink your
teeth into. You'll be hard-
pressed to find a pairing
that doesn't work with
this supremely snackable
and versatile cheese. LS
THE STAG
Griene Tsiis
Working Cows Dairy
Slocomb, Alabama
From Working Cows Dairy in
Alabama, 2023 GFA winner
Griene Tsiis is a flavored,
organic farmstead cheese full
of zip and zest. Its buttery-
smooth, semi-firm paste
makes a perfect base for the
peppery herbs and aromatics
marbled throughout,
including celery, celery leaf,
chive, garlic, and onion—a
traditional Dutch blend.
What distinguishes this
cheese is the quality of milk
from Working Cows' grass-fed
herd which shines through
despite these assertive
flavors. Its creamy character
balances the equation (and
makes it incredibly hard to
stop snacking on). LS
PAIR IT!
Quick-pickle golden raisins in sherry vinegar with a
pinch of salt and some mustard seed—juicy and tart,
these little gems add a bit of punch to The Stag's
caramel-like profile. –LS
MADE IN USA
