The fortune of having a whole 22 lb wheel of this beautiful and delicious traditional clothbound cheddar sent to me was one I did not want to squander. The good folks at Cows Creamery of Prince Edward Island, in Canada sent me this for a commission I have with the American Cheese Society. Each year I have the honor of painting the portrait of the Best Of Show winners, and access for me, sometimes to cheeses I wouldn't necessarily have.

After painting a smaller portrait of Avonlea, I felt compelled to have some fun with more of the remaining wheel. I cut out a nice big wedge and was struck with its height so I decided to paint this large and tall. I placed one light on the side and another light directly over it, because this was like a star on a stage if I ever saw one.

I believe this is the larges cheddar painting I've done so far and that was helpful to get into the complexity of the beautiful crumbly cheddar texture and it's cave aged cloth covering.

It's an incredibly rich and savory with the slightest tang to bring out a fruity flavor. Mostly I love the incredible fudge-y flavor and perfect mouth feel.
I love this cheese!

Country of Origin: Prince Edward Island, Canada

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