Humboldt Fog

  In Arcata, California, there's a goat farm that makes the most delectable goat cheeses around. Cypress Grove Chevre was the brain child of award winning goat breeder Mary Keehn. The Humboldt Fog is her signature cheese.  It's soft, crumbly, tangy and bold. Beautiful to eat and to look at, like a slice of white cake. The distinct ribbon of darkness running through its middle and underneath the soft rind is the ash of burned vegetables. The flavor is complex and bold, like a cross between a typical chevre and a blue cheese. Somewhat addictive and would go with pretty much anything.

How to eat:
  Aside from just crumbling it on everything you can think of? It would be lovely on a salad, on a burger, alongside fruit, or just sliced with a cracker or baguette. Really, the possibilities are endless.

Pairings:  
  We had this cheese on top of an olive oil and sea salt cracker with an Imperial Stout beer called Sea Monster, by Ballast Point Brewing. It was fantastic, the richness of the beer complimented the boldness of the cheese really well. Cypress Grove also suggests serving  it alongside a crisp white wine. The thought of which, makes me fantasize about summer picnics in the park. I need to remember this combo when summertime rolls around. 

Where to buy:
  We found this cheese at Corti Brothers in Sacramento, $5.76 for 3.8 ounces. You can also find it on Cypress Grove Chevre's website, $25 for 1 pound. Or for the same price at igourmet.com.