"gtr" > wrote in message news:2013020108563428287-xxx@yyyzzz...
> On 2013-02-01 16:09:10 +0000, pltrgyst said:
>
>> On 2/1/13 10:42 AM, gtr wrote:
>>
>>>> That said, there are a few very good US cheeses.
>>>
>>> And what are those?
>>
>> One opinion:
>>
>> There are dozens of good (but not great) cheeses made in the US by small
>> producers.
>>
>> Among those in wide distribution, anything from Cowgirl, Rogue, or Jasper
>> Hill will be decent.
>>
>> For our taste, the two best American cheeses both come from Meadow Creek
>> Dairy in Virginia: Grayson (which they liken to a Tallegio or Livarot)
>> and Appalachian (think Tomme). If you like mature (i.e., stinky) cheeses,
>> mature Grayson is sublime.
>
> Duly noted! Thanks.
>
>> IMO, much as I love Anchor Steam and the overall contributions of the
>> Maytag family, Maytag Blue is an abomination. It tastes like the random
>> concoction of an eight year old with his first chemistry set.
>
> I sure like the Cowgirl blue.
>
> Do you have any nationa/regional chains where you tend to buy quality
> cheeses?

Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Fairview, Wegmans ... you have to check locally.
For me, only Whole Foods is available.

pavane