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Shepherd's Way Farms Friesago

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$45.00/Lb

The southeastern Minnesota version of Asiago, Friesago is a milky, nutty, umami-rich wheel that makes for an ideal table cheese. It’s a great grater (think pastas and soups) and folds into egg dishes like a dream (say hello to your quiche’s new secret ingredient). And this farmstead cheese is the result of a true family-run operation. Dad’s the shepherd, mom’s the cheesemaker, and the four sons keep operations on the farm running.

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Just the Facts

Country
United States
Region
MN
Milk Type
Sheep
Pasteurization
Pasteurized
Rennet Type
Vegetarian
Age
90 Days
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