[Pigging by Wilfrid: December 16, 2013]
I picked up a nice hunk of Cantelet at a reasonable price at Union Market in the East Village.
And I think it's okay to be conscious of cheese prices when costs are soaring. I saw admittedly rare British imports at almost $60 per lb at Bedford Cheese this week. Wow. I mean, it's cheese, folks.
And Cantalet is a very nice, versatile cheese. As I understand it, it's simply Cantal, produced as a smaller wheel. Cow's milk, then, fairly firm, and with a musky, natural rind.
Cantal is often compared with British cheddar, and rightly so. It's less acidic and tangy than a full-flavored Montgomery or a Keens, but it does have that citrusy prickle, backed up by rich creaminess.
Red wine, of course, but also full-bodied beer or hard cider will enhance it. You could even permit yourself a pickle on the side.
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