Product Reviews and Ratings - ALL Smoked - Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery from igourmet

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(based on 7 ratings)

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Rogue Creamery's "Oregon Blue" is the first blue cheese recipe made on the west coast and they thought it only fitting that this classic recipe become the first blue cheese ever smoked. The result is magic! "Oregon Blue" is a classic Roquefort style blue cheese that is cold smoked 16 hours with Oregon Hazelnut shells. The smoking process releases a sweet, creamy, smoky flavor that balances both the sharp blue flavor and sweet, creamy flavor of the 100% natural full cream sustainable milk from Bonanza View Dairy. Oregon's Rogue Creamery scored the coveted Best New Product in the World Award at the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) Food Show in New York (2005) and best product line (2006). Smokey Blue was also the winner of the of the Innovation Award - (2006 SIAL Paris, France) Don't deprive yourself of tasting what many aficionados have come to call "adult candy."

Smokey Blue is a great "crumbler" that adds a signature touch to greens and meats; a guaranteed cheese plate or picnic crowd-pleaser. This cheese pairs well with well-rounded "food" wines that are on the fruity side and lighter on tannins and acidity: Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, select Zinfandels, Merlots and blends.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(4), Flavorful(7), Rich(4), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Salads(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4)

Ultimate treat for "blue" fanatics

By mtkat

from Oregon on 5/30/2010

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Cons:

I don't find any "cons"

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Gourmand

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery:

Smokey blue is a step beyond the traditional blue. It adds a whole new dimension to foods and tasting pleasure. It is wonderful on hamburber or steak with or without sauted mushrooms. It sparkles up a salad. It is a great "secret" ingredient in a cheese sauce for vegetables.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Martini Cheese!

By KJ from CA

from Menifee, CA on 4/17/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Vodka Martinis

Describe Yourself:

Enjoy good food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery:

Although this cheese is a great accompaniment to fruit and crackers for appetizers, and sliced over a fresh bed of salad greens, there is no better way to enjoy is than having it with a good Vodka Martini (adults only, please!). We stuff queen green olives with this cheese, or just place a slice inside the martini glass. Talk about martinis at a whole new level!

My husband loved this cheese

By Cheese Lovers

from Athens, AL on 4/16/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Overripe, Salty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery:

My husband loved this cheese with crackers and glass of wine. I didn't care for it at all. Smelled and tasted bad to me.

An incredibly flavorful blue

By Ribrown from Columbia, SC on 3/26/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery:

This was a great table cheese. Everyone loved the complex flavor.

Exceptionally flavorful artisan Blue

By MtKat from Corvallis, OR on 8/6/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Burgers, Salads, Sauces, Steaks

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery:

A superb addition to steaks and burgers! Great in salads or in a sauce too. Has become a staple in my kitchen.

Best blue ever

By wheimermann from Franklin, TN on 10/16/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

With wines

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery:

Served in hamburgers, grilled and served on Thomas' English Muffins. Great on salad with Italian Dressing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great flavor

By Allison

from Broomfield, CO on 7/25/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

A bit dry

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery:

This has a great flavor but I didn't like the texture as a table cheese. It's rather dry and crumbly -- I suspect it's very low in fat. When I started using it in cooking, I fell in love with it. For example, I added it to a cream sauce and then used the cream sauce to make creamed spinach -- outstanding! The smokiness really comes through and the blue doesn't have the unpleasant sharp metallic flavor that some do.

There's definitely a place for this in recipes, but I don't like it straight up. I would buy it again because of its great flavor.

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