cook like james

Serving a cheese course is finally gaining popularity in the US. There's a great website with tips on putting together a cheese platter, using a "cheese clock", which can be a big help when selecting cheeses. http://www.artisanalcheese.com/cheeseclock/

Here's the selection of Artisan Cheese served at Boka Kitchen at the Hotel 1000 in Seattle http://www.hotel1000seattle.com/ (clockwise from top)

1.    Bijou – from Vermont Butter and Cheese

http://butterandcheese.net/bijou.html

Paired with Oregon Hazelnuts and Mint Flower Honey

2.    Tarentaise – from Thistle Hill Farm

http://www.thistlehillfarm.com/

Paired with Marcona Almonds

3.    San Andreas – from Bellwether Farms

http://www.bellwethercheese.com/sheepcheese/

Paired with Orange Mousse

4.    Bourree – from Dancing Cow Farmstead Cheese http://www.dancingcowcheese.com/ourcheese.htm

Paired with Fig jam

5.    Old Apple Tree Tomme -  from Estrella Family Creamery

http://estrellafamilycreamery.com/cheese.aspx

Paired with sliced Granny Smith apple

6.    Baley Hazen Blue – from Jasper Hill Farm

http://www.jasperhillfarm.com/ourcheese.html

Paired with Wine Jelly