Product Reviews and Ratings - California - Humboldt Fog from igourmet

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(based on 20 ratings)

Located in: 50 States of Cheese, California

As Americans have developed a deeper appreciation for great cheese, a change in American cheese making has occurred. Across the country, small-scale dairy farmers and cheese makers are making wonderful cheeses to rival those of Europe. One of these cheeses is Humboldt Fog. With a central layer and outer covering of ash, this goat's milk tome ripens with a soft, white interior. When cut, it is reminiscent of the early morning fog. Humboldt Fog is made by Cypress Grove Chevre, which is owned and operated by mother and daughter team, Mary Keehn and Malorie McCurdy, in Humboldt County, California, among the towering redwood trees. These amazing women have an enviable passion for their work that has been rewarded by national awards, reputation, and a steadily growing business. American farmstead cheeses often command a hefty price due to their limited production, but one bite will convince you that the luxury is worth the cost. This striking cheese comes in a 15-ounce mini-wheel with a charming paper wrapper.

Made from pasteurized goat's milk.
Photo depicts whole 15 oz. form of cheese.
Suitable for Vegetarians.
Awarded 2nd and 3rd Place in the 2007 American Cheese Society Awards in the Open Category for Goat's Milk Cheeses.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 20 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(15), Delicate(3), Flavorful(16), Pungent(6), Rich(11)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(15)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(12), Frequent diner(5), Health conscious(6), Simple tastes(3)

Excellent Goat Milk Cheese

By beachgal

from Wesley Chapel, FL on 7/7/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

We've been using on a cheese plate with dried cherries and cranberries, wow, it is fantastic. Never much of a fan of goat cheese but this has changed our minds.

My all-over favorite cheese!

By Cynner

from San Juan Capistrano, CA on 3/11/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

This is my and my family's absolute favorite cheese. I have now given it as a gift, and it has become the favorite cheese of all who have received it. I cannot recommend this item enough. I have it for breakfast on toast, broken into my salads, melted on grilled steak, with fruit as a snack, or plain. It's only limits are my imagination. Buy this cheese!

One of my favorite cheeses.

By Sandy

from Ormond Beach, FL on 12/11/2008

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Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

It is fantastic. Great flavor.

One of our favorite Cheeses

By Husker Fan from Omaha, NE on 11/27/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

We absolutely love this cheese. We usually eat it with a combination of different things like crackers, pears, wine, and a balsmic vinegar creme. We also love to eat it all by itself too!!

My new favorite

By Beef Wallington

from Raleigh, NC on 10/15/2008

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Pros:

Borders on pungent, Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Crumbles

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

I was smitten at first bite. It's a little difficult to serve as the center is slightly crumbly. A small price to pay for this rich, aromatic and beatifully balanced goat cheese. It may be a little pricey but, I will treat myself occasionally. The producing artisans should be proud.

why only 15 ounces though?

By Terrie from CT on 8/7/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

Luckily I found a cheese shop around the corner from me that can save me a lo of money on this cheese. [...]

Best goat cheese, hands down

By EileenB from Southern Jersey on 7/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

Had this for the first time, and just expected an ash coated goat cheese. Was very pleased to see this also had an almost brie-like ripeness under the rind, with a more standard goat cheese texture in the middle. Ash is a nice accent too. Buying more as soon as its back in stock!

FANTABULOUS!!

By The Cheese Queen

from Santa Fe, NM on 12/27/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

As part of a cheese tray, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

This cheese was the American selection on a cheese tray of 5 choices for Christmas Day...fantastic reviews from guests

Christmas Gift

By Mother-In-Law from Leland, NC on 12/25/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

My son-in-law had at a B&B in Charleston and loved it -- not easy to find -- and I found it on your website and he thought it was one of the best gifts he had received this year.

What a treat!

By Jerry the cheese lover from Lewisville, TX on 12/23/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Any time I want a treat

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

This is one of the greatest experiences I've had!
The initial taste is so fine, but the slow ever changing after taste is indescribable. I can hardly wait to get more.

"A Little Heaven a Earth!"

By ypbranch

from Mobile, AL on 12/9/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, On crostini, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

This cheese is one of God's gifts while we are still on earth.

One of America's great cheeses

By hc

from Cornwall CT on 11/20/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Between salad dessert, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

A generous American goat chees.

Love this cheese[...]

By Book Club Lover from Issaquah, Washington on 11/13/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Melts well, Smooth

Cons:

Very expensive

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

Last month, my book club ladies sampled various cheeses and wine at a Seattle restaurant. We picked this cheese as our number one choice. I am ordering more for this monthes book club. I love this cheese as an appetizer with good crackers and wine and then talk about the cheese with my lady friends.

Delicious and complex flavor

By BrownBelt from Running Springs, CA on 9/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

I generally prefer goat and sheep cheese because of the lower cholesterol but Humbolt Fog is so delicious I just had to buy some.

It's hard to describe because it has a firm exterior but a creamy soft interior. There's a dark line in the middle which I understand is fruit ash. It sounds odd, but the ash enhances the creamy, sweet flavor making it taste even better. The contrast between the inside and outside of the cheese is intruiging and makes the cheese very flexible.

I tried it in sandwiches and found you need very little of it to make a good sandwich if you add something tart such as Branston's pickle or even a slice of tomato. It worked best for me on crackers especially cracked pepper water biscuits.

Simply the best goat cheese there is.

By The Food Critic

from OKC on 9/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Perfect rind, Pungent, Wonderful texture

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Superb w walnuts honey

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, hard to please

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

This is quite simply the best goat cheese in the world. Period.

Utterly unbelievable with walnuts (especially the caramelized Spanish ones: "nueces acaramelades"), a good strong honey (like chestnut honey or even leatherwood honey if you're really bold) and good oat crackers.

chevre with a twist

By picky about my cheese from Vancouver, WA on 5/12/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

I first tasted this chees at an interesting little restaurant. When I got home I [...] ordered some for home. I servd the cheese recently at a home gathering and everybody raved about this fabulous find. We serve it on crackers, good bread and apple slices it also goes nicely over a salad.

Outstanding

By So Cal from San Diego, CA on 4/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

Really exceptional!

Cypress Grove's Best!

By OldSalt

from Katy, TX on 4/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Unique and divine

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

Perfect! Creamy, full-flavored rind, with a slightly crumbly, lemony center. Always a favorite with oat bread and honey.

wonderful!!!

By weezy from mckinleyville ca. on 3/25/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Any time

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

This is one of the finest cheeses I have every tasted!

SNOB and Humboldt fog

By Amt from Wilmington, NC on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

With a good bread

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Humboldt Fog:

I first had this cheese at Slightly North of Broad in Charleston, SC. I had to search it out. I have served it at several cocktail parties and been asked for the name and how to find it. It is one of the best cheeses you will find anywhere

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