Palhais

Rennet: Animal

Milk: Pasteurized Goat

Cheese: Type 2 Subcatagory Fresh

Related: Pecorino Fresco, Cacciota

Origin: Made by Saloio in Torres Vedras, Portugal

Age: 10-30 days.

Story: Palhais is an interesting variation in the world of cheese. Generally goat's milk cheeses of this shape are made by simpler methods. But Palhais has very little in common with the French crottin. While both are fresh, Palhais is made from a well cut and pressed curd. Instead of a chalky texture, Paljais has a firm, rubbery snap and a pronounced saltyness. Queijo Saloio begain as a small dairy farm in the late 60's, but thanks to demand they have grown into a large creamery concern. Inspite of their size, their cheese is uniformly excellent, and quite flavorful.

Pairings: Pinot Gris, Vino Verde, all manner of light beers, and chilled vodka.

$3.00 per piece