This Chilean cheese is a product of the Panquehue region of Chile - an extensive area of fertile land full of flavors and aromas. Panquehue is an indigenous word that means "Land of Water".

The "Land of Water" has definitely produced a cheese that reflects the beauty of Chile. Panquehue is a semi-soft cheese, similar to Havarti. It's a perfect cheese for cooking -- if you can stop yourself from snacking on it! It's mild, smooth, and creamy, so it appeals to a wide range of cheese lovers. And each variety has its appeal: the Traditional is simple and unadorned, perfect with crackers. Fresh Chives has the zesty, savory flavor of onion; we immediately thought of melting it on a burger fresh from the grill. Chilean Pepper is sweet, yet spicy -- very much like a Monterey Jack.

The Panquehue Farms cows are fed grass and corn, all produced from the fields, which proves yet again that well-cared for cows and a respect for nature produces the very best products. In addition, Andes cheeses are made without artificial ingredients or chemical agents and are rBST and rBGH free. It's one of those moments when you realize the cheese you're eating doesn't just taste good -- it is good, inherently.

For the full Chilean cheese experience, we recommend trying all three.