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Best Michiganian Soft Cheese Types
Bridgewater is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and peppercorns. It's aged from 2 to 10 weeks in cellars. Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture is soft, buttery, and creamy.
The aromas are spicy and mushroomy, while the flavors are spicy, citrusy, and mushroomy, with a peppery finish. It's recommended to serve it with blueberry jam and crackers or use it in various sauces. Pair it with a glass of hard cider.
The City Goat is an American cheese originating from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's rindless. The texture is light and airy when fresh, and crumbly when aged.
The aromas are fresh, while the flavors are bright, clean, mild, sweet, and slightly citrusy. It's recommended to serve the cheese as an appetizer or pair it with honey, toasted almonds, pesto, or roasted red peppers.
Detroit Street Brick is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and cracked green peppercorns. It's typically left to age from 2 to 5 weeks.
Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture is soft, dense, and crumbly. The aromas are spicy and earthy, while the flavors are savory, bright, spicy, tangy, and lemony. It's recommended to pair Detroit Street Brick with a glass of Sancerre and serve it sliced or melt it over burgers.
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Sharon Hollow Garlic and Chive is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. This rindless cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk that's flavored with garlic and chives. The texture is flaky, the aromas garlicky and fresh, while the flavors are milky and garlicky.
It's recommended to use the cheese in omelets and scrambled eggs or melt it over baked potatoes. Alternatively, top the cheese with honey and toasted nuts, then serve it for breakfast.
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