Cheese Clubs

I am a cheese fanatic. There are weeks where I probably get 50% of my calories from cheese. My daughter at seven years old can discuss the finer points of Roquefort vs. Blue cheese as a result of my fanaticism.

For others like me, I’m here to tell you about two services that can feed your cravings possibly to the point of satiation. They are iGourmet and Artisanal. They are both fantastic, but a little different. iGourmet has a bit more of a common man approach featuring cheeses from smaller boutique producers but that tend to concentrate in familiar categories like cheddars or manchegos. They’ll also have a bit of fun with liquor or fruit infused cheeses. Artisanal, which spawned out of a cheese focused restaurant that launched in New York not more than 5 years or so ago, is even higher end, often featuring cheeses that are truly unique creations and defy easy descriptions.

For those interested in a very broad experience, I’d suggest a six month subscription to iGourmet then six months with Artisanal. Fortunately, my sister-in-law Debbie, who I love very very much, has treated me to both over the years and now I’ve started to pay it forward.

- Bill

Add comment October 17th, 2006