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LOCAL CHEESE
BRIE
Brazos Valley Cheese –
Waco, TX
Made from raw cow milk
and aged to a creamy, rich
perfection for 60 days, this
brie has a thin, edible,
bloomy rind that encases
the velvety, yellow center.
It has a distinctive bite
with a pronounced finish
that lingers.
WILD TEXAS GUAJILLO HONEY
Native Nectar – San Antonio, TX
Guajillo is a wild desert bush
that is native to
Southwestern Texas.
When the Guajillo
blooms, the bees
seek out the
blonde blossoms
that give Guajillo
honey its delicious flavor and
beautiful light
golden color.
BABY CAPRINO
CKC Farms – Blanco, TX
Created to emulate the
soft-ripened goat’s
cheeses made in Italy
,Baby Caprino is delicate
with a flavorful kick.
MIXED HERB CHEVRE
Pure Luck Farm & Dairy – Dripping
Springs, TX
Handmade from high-quality milk
from Nubian and Alpine goats, this
chevre is creamy and piquant with
lovely herbal undertones.
SCAMORZA
Mozzarella Company –
Dallas, TX
Smoked over native pecan
wood, Scamorza is similar
to a firm mozzarella. It has
a subtle, smoky flavor and
has great melting texture.
GOLDEN BUTTER
Lucky Layla Farms – Garland, TX
Lightly salted, cultured butter from
grass-fed Jersey and Guernsey cows.
Lucky Layla’s deep yellow color is thanks
to the cows’ rich diet of green grass.
CARAWAY TO HEAVEN
Eagle Mountain Cheese – Lapin, TX
Smooth, semi-firm raw cow’s milk
cheese studded with caraway seeds.
Caraway to Heaven is great for the
cheese plate or for melting.
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