Being a native Californian, I feel so lucky to live so close to so many wonderful creameries. The Cowgirl Creamery is no exception. Red Hawk cheese is their triple cream and is made using a bacteria that is completely unique to the Pt. Reyes area, making it impossible to replicate. It has been aged for 4 weeks and washed with a brine that gives the rind a beautiful golden hue. It's odor is pungent but not overwhelming, it's rich, creamy and oh so buttery. A little bit sweet with a hint of citrus. So good in fact, I could not stop snacking on it while writing this post. No wonder they've won 10 different awards for this particular cheese!
How to eat:
We inhaled it in no time. It's so easily spread and was great on top of a simple cracker. I kept thinking how delicious it would be on a bagel or toast for breakfast. It would also be great as part of a cheese plate alongside some cranberries or pomegranate seeds.
Pairing:
This would go great with anything light and fruity. Berries and jams would go nicely as would a light, crisp white wine.
Where to buy:
We purchased this cheese at Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op at $11 for 5.6 ounces. Cowgirl Creamery has it on their website as part of a cheese collection, three 10-12 ounce cheeses for $65. They also have several retailers in northern California and Washington DC. As well as a cafe featuring their cheeses in the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
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