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Cozy Up with The Cheese Guy’s Aged Hard Cheeses This Winter
Winter is slow-down time, flavor-rich time, and richness for comfort food. The Cheese Guy’s selection of aged hard cheeses is full of delectable variety to liven up your cold-weather favorites. These age-at-its-best cheesy choices come complete with bold, multi-dimensional flavors that get better with age, making them ideal for winter’s heartiest recipes, cozy platters, and holiday gatherings.
Why Hard Aged Cheese is Perfect for Winter
Cold months such as these really put the flavors on the front page of days like today in hard aged cheese, an area where cheeses can truly stand out with unique textures and subtle nuanced flavors. As a complement to the robust winter foods like roasted vegetables and pastas, and red wines, aged hard cheeses are just fantastic to be served on their own: the richness of the natural savory nuances calls for winter’s cozy, slower pace.
The Cheese Guy Aged Cheese Collection
Explore The Cheese Guy’s aged hard cheese collection, which features some incredible variety in sharp flavors suitable to every palate and occasion:
- 1 Year Aged Parmesan(CY Kosher) – Young, nice balance of flavors, the natural savory taste, really zings pasta dishes and salads.
- 2 Year Aged Parmesan– Deeper nuttier profile, used in soups, risottos, or as a topping for roasted vegetables.
- 4-Year Aged Parmesan, Limited Edition– This is a scarce, full-bodied Parmesan with nutty character that can be enjoyed alone or as a highlight in festive winter recipes.
- Asiago Aged– A nutty, creamy cheese is slightly acidic having the perfect richness which fits well into salads, charcuterie boards, and pastas.
- Cheddar, Medium Yellow– A versatile, medium-aged cheddar that’s creamy, very mild and sharp. Good for melting in casseroles and enjoyable with crackers.
- Cheddar, Sharp, Organic, New Zealand – Rich and sharp with an incredible flavor profile that complements sliced apples perfectly and is an amazing enhancement to baked dishes.
- Pecorino Romano – Salty and just slightly spicy, this classic Italian cheese takes the soul of any soups, stews, and pasta sauces to a whole new level.
- Provolone, Aged– Smoothe, semi-hard with pleasantly tangy sharp flavor, slices well for sandwiches or melts beautifully in baked dishes.
- Havarti, Aged– Creamy with a slightly nutty taste, Havarti is wonderful melted in winter sandwiches or cubed on a cheese board.
- Vermont Raw Milk Cheddar– For those that are looking for that deeper earthy richness, raw milk cheddar with a significant depth does perfect winter comfort foods.
- Cheddar, Sharp, Raw Milk – This sharp raw milk cheddar is intensely flavored and bold; it enhances everything from gratins to roasted vegetables.
These exceptional aged hard cheeses bring flavors to perfect winter’s hearty recipes, comforting platters, and festive gatherings. They are intensely flavored, complex, and only grown better with age.
Winter Recipe Ideas using Matured Cheeses
- Fine Macaroni and Cheese – Matured cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano create a rich, creamy sauce. The flavors age beautifully, making it one of the finest comfort foods during winter.
- Cheese Fondue- Melt a combination of aged hard cheeses like cheddar and Gouda to create a warm, indulgent fondue served with crusty bread and roasted vegetables.
- Heartwarming Soups topped with Shaved Aged Cheese- Fragrant, crispy shaved aged cheese adds an instant depth of flavor and added texture on top of the perfect soups: butternut squash or French onion.
Winter Cheese Board: Appreciating the Goodness of Aged Cheese
An aged cheese board is one of those simple things that is just really great for adding warmth to a winter soiree. You want to layer in a mix of aged hard cheeses, but balance out all the strong savory notes with dried fruits, nuts, and honey. Add in some crusty bread and figs and pears as additional winter fruits to round out the platter, making it quite an appealing spread for your guests.
Choosing Aged Hard Cheese for Seasonal Pairings
For winter beverages like full-bodied red wines, port, or even hot mulled cider, aged cheeses can go well. The flavors are strong in these cheeses and complement the beverage served at the gathering, adding warmth to the affair.
The Cheese Guy’s Aged Cheese Collection Prepares You for Winter’s Strong Flavors
Start building depth and sophistication into all your seasonal recipes and gatherings this winter using some of the best aged cheeses The Cheese Guy has to offer. These rich, memorable flavors, in every meal-from the heartiest of pastas to the greatest of festive cheese boards-make this winter deliciously unforgettable.
Check out the full collection for a tastefully unforgettable winter.
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Winter dishes come alive with The Cheese Guy’s aged hard cheese collection, adding depth and bold flavor to every meal
