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Edition: 17 November, 2010
All-American Cheese Course
Brooklyn Slate Farnum Hill Cider

When it comes to the Thanksgiving meal, cheese has a lot of competition. And while it may not be the first association you have with pilgrims, it certainly is authentic. It was the 17th Century English Puritan dairy farmers who brought over the tradition from the Old World. It order to preserve milk, they made it into cheese.

History lessen aside, cheese is also at its freshest in the fall. Plus, it's so easy to serve: unwrap it, put it out before the meal and leave it out to have more after dinner.

In giving thanks to new artisanal producers who respect age old traditions, cheesemonger Amy Thompson of Lucy's Whey in New York City shares her favorites for putting together an All-American cheese course.

FIND...

Serve On: BROOKLYN SLATE CHEESE BOARDS

What: Hand-cut cheese boards made from slate picked from the family's quarry in upstate New York.

Buy: Lucy's Whey and Williams-Sonoma.

EAT...

Cheese: CABOT CLOTHBOUND CHEDDAR (www.cellarsatjasperhill.com)

From: Vermont.

Taste: Earthy and grassy.

Pairing: Cranberry Chutney from Virginia Chutney Company. All the recipes are based on Southern traditions.

Cheese: MEADOW CREEK DAIRY MOUNTAINEER (www.meadowcreekdairy.com)

From: Virginia.

Taste: Nutty, sweet butterscotch, slightly pungent.

Pairing: Bee Raw Honey's Sweet Yellow Clover honey from Colorado.

Cheese: COWGIRL CREAMERY MT TAM (www.cowgirlcreamery.com)

From: Northern California.

Taste: Buttery, triple creme with a tart finish.

Pairing: Freddy Guys Hazelnuts - a family-run hazelnut orchard in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley.

DRINK...

Cider: FARNUM HILL EXTRA DRY (www.povertylaneorchards.com)

From: New Hampshire.

What: American craft hard cider made from heirloom apples. A fresh, bubbly, earthy taste.

Available: Find a retailer near you.

Recipe...

California chef Michael Mina's Cheese Fondue. What's better than dipping bread into gooey, hot cheese?

La Boîte À L'Epice Update...

The spice man has arrived! Chef Lior Lev Sercarz's store La Boîte À L'Epice opens its doors this Friday, November 19th. Make an appointment to purchase customized spice blends by calling 212.247.4407.

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