Meadow Creek Dairy's Appalachian Cheese

Meadow Creek Dairy's Appalachian Cheese
Origin: USA

$17.49

/ 7.5 ounce

SKU: 6437

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CutAppalachian is a lightly cooked, pressed-curd cheese, aged for at least ninety days in their cellars where the cheese forms a white coat of penicillium molds that complements its unique flavor. Appalachian is a lush, vibrant cheese evocative of cream and butter with a mushroom earthiness that recalls the intensity of the cellars. Its lemon notes shade to toasted as the cheese ages. The texture is velvety, melting on the tongue.

 

Appalachian is excellent on a cheese plate or on bread. Like many of Meadow Creek's cheeses, it melts beautifully and can be used in a variety of dishes. Pair with a crisp white wine or smooth lager.

 

This cheese was Meadow Creek Dairy's very first and has evolved with them. Loosely based around Tomme de Savoie and Toma Piedmontese cheeses from France and Italy, Appalachain is now something completely unique. This cheese truly showcases the raw milk from their herd of Jersey cattle. Like the aforementioned Tommes, Meadow Creek is also a mountain cheese. The family farm's elevation is at 2800 ft. in the mountains of southwest Virginia. The combination of pure water, clean air and deep soils produce an ideal environment for growing diverse, mineral-rich pastures. The taste of Meadow Creek cheeses reflects this terroir. Cheesemaking follows the milking season, with production beginning in April and ending in December. The seasonal nature of their farm leads to variations in their spring, summer, and fall cheeses.
  • Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
  • Photo depicts whole 8 lb. form of cheese.
  • We cut and wrap this item by hand.

Nutrition Facts

Meadow Creek Dairy's Appalachian Cheese by Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

Serving Size 1oz Total Servings approx. 7.5

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

Saturated Fat 8g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholestrol 31mg

Sodium 74mg

Total Carbohydrates 2g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 8g

Vitamin A

0.09%

Vitamin C

0%

Calcium

0.17%

Iron

0.01%

Vitamin E

0%

What’s the best way to store my cheese?
The best way to keep cheese fresh is to store it in the vegetable crisper in your fridge. Before doing so, wrap in parchment or wax paper, then wrap loosely in plastic wrap. You can also buy our exclusive cheese storage bags, specially created to keep your cheese fresher, longer.

Unless used for cooking, we don’t recommend storing cheese in the freezer as this will alter its texture.

What is the best temperature to serve my cheese?
Remove cheese from the fridge an hour before serving, as cheese is best experienced at room temperature to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors.

How long will my cheese stay fresh in the refrigerator?
The length of time cheeses last in the fridge after opening depends largely on the type of cheese. Soft varieties tend to spoil more quickly than hard varieties. Please refer to the table below for a convenient reference:

CHEESE TYPE

EXAMPLES

SHELF LIFE

Fresh Cheeses

Mozzarella, Feta, Burrata, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Chevre

5 - 7 Days

Soft Ripened Cheese

Brie, Camembert, Triple Cream, Limburger, Robiola

7 - 10 Days

Blue Cheeses

Danish Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton

2 Weeks

Medium Firm Cheeses (semi-hard)

Gouda, Havarti, Emmental, Appenzeller, Manchego, Petite Basque, Tete de Moine 

2 - 3 Weeks

Firm/Sharp Cheeses

Sharp Cheddar, Provolone Piccante, Cave Aged Gruyere

4 - 6 Weeks

Grating Cheeses

Parmigiano, Grana, Pecorino Romano, Asiago

3 – 6 Months

SHIPPING OPTIONS & FEES

Please allow 1-3 business days to process your order.

Perishable Shipping Fees*:
Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99

* Perishable orders below $65 incur a $7.99 surcharge. Perishable orders placed after 10AM PT / 1PM EST on Friday will ship the next Monday to avoid sitting in a carrier’s warehouse over the weekend!

Non-Perishable Shipping Fees (if your order contains only non-refrigerated items):
Standard - $13.99 / Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99*

Note: Additional charges apply for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. 

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How We Ship

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Our products are always shipped so they will arrive at your door in optimal condition! We’ve carefully selected packaging options that have minimal impact on the environment without compromising on food safety or quality. 

For perishable orders, we line our shipping boxes with Tempguard - a unique, padded insulator made of 100% pre-consumer recycled paper material. We further control the temperature with recycled kraft paper fill and non-toxic frozen gel packs. In the summer months, we may include dry ice to ensure fresh delivery in very hot weather.

Note: Please join our efforts to be mindful of our environment and extend the life-cycle of our packaging, by recycling your shipping box, Tempguard liner, and kraft fill (all 100% curbside recyclable!). Store the gel packs in your freezer and reuse to keep your next picnic or road trip fare cool.