Andes Panquehue Cheese
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! Being mild, smooth, and creamy, 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. Of course, any dish that calls for cheese will experience some sort of elation: your breakfast omelet, your souffle for the dinner party, or a simple yet elegant quiche.
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/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.
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! Being mild, smooth, and creamy, 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. Of course, any dish that calls for cheese will experience some sort of elation: your breakfast omelet, your souffle for the dinner party, or a simple yet elegant quiche.
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/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.