I like to start my summer with a supply of artisan cheese that I buy from sheepfolds and store in brine throughout the summer, to eat in combination with tomatoes. Each year we like to find a different location to shop for our cheese, and thus far, we’ve never been disappointed by the dairy products we bought from local producers. However, this year was different. I can say that I found the cheese of my dreams! My husband and I are very pleased each time we taste it. I can’t believe how cheese can be this good. If the making process is similar in most of the locations we’ve been to, then how does the taste vary from one location to another? One may say that it is the rennet used, and I guess it’s true, because not just once did I hear about the importance of using a natural rennet to coagulate milk. I strongly believe that the taste may vary depending on the quantity of rennet added. An excess of rennet may lead to some bitter taste notes, which aren’t very pleasing. So here’s where I found the best artisan cheese.  In the southern region of the Rădăuţi depression, … Continue reading Best Artisan Cheese I’ve Ever Had! Visit to a Romanian Sheepfold