Cherry
Grove Farm
by Foodie Fish
If
you are a Princetonian, you’re probably used to some pretty pricy cheese from
Olsson’s or Bon Appetite (which, by the way are both extremely delicious).
However, sometimes you just want some more budget-friendly quality
cheese. If you are not a Princetonian,
you got to check this place out! Cherry
Grove Farm is located on Route 206 in New Jersey. It is a sustainable farm that mostly deals with
chickens, goats, and cows rather than fruits and vegetables. Edible
Jersey magazine has already praised it numerous times for their “Toma’s
aroma” (Toma is a type of their homemade cheese), but I’m here to continue
praising them for some of their newer stuff.
I
have always been a bit too much of a cheese-enthusiast. The local cheesecake lady told me I had “a
gift” when I could tell her cannoli cheesecake contained ricotta and someone
who works at Olsson’s (a cheese place) called me “Miss distinguished palette”
when I could tell a sample was aged gouda.
Some might say that I know my cheeses; others might say I—well, have a
problem I guess. I don’t care either
way. All I know is I go out of my way
for good cheese—and I can’t be the only one!
If
you’re into cheese, Cherry Grove farm is the way to go. They have homemade cheeses, many of which
they invented! Classic or innovation,
all the cheeses at Cherry Grove are made from the cows and goats at their very
own farm. They raise their animals in a
very friendly environment: providing them with love, attention, and the best
natural food. Not only is this great for
those who care about the welfare of animals (including me!), but the milk of
happy animals comes out a lot sweeter than poorly treated animals as well. They make all their cheese in small batches
for the most delicious of cheeses, also using local ingredients such as fresh
herbs to add flavor.
One
of Cherry Grove Farm’s newest cheeses is the Layla, buttery like Brie and tart
like goat cheese even though it’s made with cow’s milk. The cheese is slightly sweet and goes great
with salty crackers and berries. It is a
young tasting cheese that makes you picture the Scottish highlands or a
milkmaid hugging a cow. What I’m trying is,
this cheese is delicious and it tastes homemade.
Another
great cheese is the garlic peppercorn.
It is much softer than it looks.
Although it has a rind, it has the same mouth-feel as cheddar. The garlic is infused into every bite of the
cheese, clearly mixed in with the milk before the cheese began its
processing. The peppercorn is a nice
surprise, filling your mouth with a slightly spicy explosion. This cheese is a great melting cheese as
well, that will make you an amazing grilled cheese.
Cherry
Grove Farm is now the place I think of first when I think cheese. It’s pretty much been said over and over
again: if you want affordable fresh organic foods, shop at your local
farm! If you get lucky, you’ll find a
gem such as Cherry Grove Farm near you J
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