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The catalyst of the farm and how Twisted Oak evolved into a local micro-dairy can all be attributed to cheese and the passion that surrounds cheese making. From fresh cheese like Fromage Blanc to year old aged cheese like Parmesan, herd share members will have access to a variety of tastes and flavors from all around the world right in their own back yard!

Artisan Cheese

The catalyst of the farm and how Twisted Oak evolved into a local micro-dairy can all be attributed to cheese and the passion that surrounds cheese making. From fresh cheese like Fromage Blanc to year old aged cheese like Parmesan, herd share members will have access to a variety of tastes and flavors from all around the world right in their own back yard!

Appenzeller 10.00

Appenzeller cheese has a nutty flavor with a hint of herbal spiciness, and can range from mild to tangy depending on how long it’s aged. The cheese’s flavor profile is also influenced by the brine it’s cured in, which is made with a secret blend of herbs, roots, leaves, petals, seeds, and rinds. At Twisted Oak Farm, our Appenzeller is rubbed in a special “Just Rum” Spiced Rum blend.

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Asiago 10.00

Asiago cheese has a nutty, creamy flavor with a mild sharpness that complements vegetables and meats. It’s similar to Parmesan cheese, but with a nuttier and creamier taste.

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Butterkäse 10.00

Butterkäse cheese tastes like a creamy, buttery, and mild cheese with a smooth texture, often described as reminiscent of a soft Gouda or Muenster, but with a more delicate and subtle flavor; essentially, it tastes like “butter in cheese form” due to its high fat content and buttery character, despite containing no actual butter.

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Brie Varies on size

Brie cheese has a rich, buttery, and mild taste with a creamy texture, often described as “melt-in-your-mouth”; its flavor profile includes subtle hints of nuts, grass, and mushrooms, with the rind adding a slightly tangy, earthy element, becoming more pronounced as the cheese ages; overall, it’s known for its smooth, mellow character and luxurious feel.

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Blue Cheddar 10.00

Blue cheese has a strong, pungent, and tangy taste, often described as sharp, earthy, and slightly spicy, with a noticeable salty flavor and characteristic blue veins throughout the cheese, with the exact taste varying depending on the specific type of blue cheese; some may be milder while others can be quite robust.

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Cheddar 10.00

Cheddar cheese typically has a sharp, tangy flavor that can range from mild and buttery in young cheeses to robust and pungent in aged varieties, with a noticeable “sharpness” that increases with aging, often accompanied by slightly nutty and earthy notes; the texture also changes, becoming crumblier with age.

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Cotswold 10.00

Cotswold cheese is a variation of Double Gloucester cheese with added chives and onions, giving it a distinctly savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor.

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Eaglecreek Jack 10.00

“Jack cheese,” which typically refers to Monterey Jack, has a mild, buttery flavor with slight sweetness, often compared to a mild cheddar, and is considered a semi-hard cheese with a creamy texture; it’s known for its excellent melting properties and is generally considered to be a very versatile cheese with a mild taste profile.

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Marinated Persian Feta 25.00

Persian style fetta is a drained curd, fresh cheese. Unlike its drier, saltier Greek Fetta cousin, it’s creamy, but still crumbly. Low in salt, with a fresh acidic flavor complimented by flavors from the marinating avocado and grapeseed oils.

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Fontina 10.00

Fontina is a versatile cheese that can be used in many dishes, including pizza, pasta, and gratin. It melts quickly, making it ideal for fondue.

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Fromage Blanc 5.00

Fromage blanc, a French fresh cheese, has a mild, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor, often described as similar to cream cheese but with a more distinct tang. Sweet and savory varieties are available

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Gouda 10.00

Gouda cheese typically has a sweet, creamy, and slightly nutty flavor with hints of caramel, depending on how long it’s aged; young gouda is mild and soft, while older gouda develops a more complex taste with a slight crunch from cheese crystals, often described as buttery and slightly tangy.

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Guido Italian Cheese 10.00

Guido cheese, inspired by Parmesan, is a hard Italian cheese known for its mild, savory flavor. It’s described as having a beautiful, mild flavor that’s not overly salty.

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Gruyère 10.00

Gruyère cheese has a rich, creamy, nutty flavor with a slightly sweet taste, often described as having hints of toasted nuts and caramel; younger Gruyère is milder and creamier, while aged Gruyère develops a more complex, earthy flavor with sharper notes.

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Mozzarella and Burrata 10.00

Mozzarella cheese has a mild, milky, and delicate flavor profile with a hint of tang. Burrata has a solid outer layer made from fresh mozzarella formed into a thin, hollow pouch which is then filled with a mixture of cream and ricotta. It has a milky, buttery flavor that’s rich without being too indulgent.

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Swiss Style Cheeses 10.00

Emmental cheese has a mild, slightly sweet, nutty flavor with a creamy texture, often described as buttery and slightly fruity, with a distinct characteristic due to its large “eyes” or holes; the taste can vary depending on the aging process, with younger Emmental being milder and older cheeses developing a more robust, complex flavor profile.

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Parmesan 15.00

Parmesan cheese has a strong, salty, nutty flavor with a slightly sharp edge, often described as complex and rich, with a savory umami taste and a slightly gritty texture; it’s considered a classic cheese for adding depth to dishes due to its bold flavor profile.

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