depending where you are, if you can find a high end / gourmet grocery shop, they should have at least one cheese expert on staff who can give you recommendations based on what they have available. Dean and DeLuca, Oakville grocery, Draegers are all good in northern California, not sure what options you'll have in Texas (Whole Foods, maybe?)?
For online sources, try
www.cowgirlcreamery.com . That's what I use to send cheeses to my parents, who live in a gourmet food-deprived area in Georgia (the state, not the country).
Bob
Originally Posted by
uncertaintraveler
I'm looking to expand my understanding of cheese(s) beyond the usual Cheddar, Colby, Swiss, etc.
So, for an upcoming event, I'm planning on buying 10 or so different types of cheeses to try out. I don't want to buy anything I've already had before (although a Manchego may accidently get on the shopping list), but given how limited my experiences with cheese(s) are, this shouldn't be hard to accomplish. Price is not a huge concern, nor is what kind of milk the cheese is made from. However, I don't want to buy 10 types and end up hating them all.
Accordingly, I need some help. What are your favorite cheeses and can you briefly describe the flavors of each?