Bloomsdale

Bloomsdale is an American cheese hailing from Missouri, where it's produced by Baetje Farms. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's modeled on the classic French Valencay cheese. Underneath its edible moldy rind, the texture is soft and creamy, becoming runny over time.

The cheese is shaped into a pyramid with a flattened top and rolled in a combination of salt and pine ash before it's left to age from 2 to 4 weeks. The aromas are earthy and mushroomy, while the flavors are milky, earthy, and tangy, and over time, the cheese develops flavors that are reminiscent of blue cheese.

It's recommended to pair it with a glass of Chardonnay, Beaujolais, or Sauvignon Blanc and use it as a savory sauce (when fully ripe and runny) that's served as an accompaniment to grilled steaks. Alternatively, serve it with crackers, honey, and dried fruit.

Bloomsdale has won many awards, including the Super Gold award at the World Cheese Awards in 2011, 2012, and 2013.