One of the best things about our neighborhood is the Bedford Cheese Shop. It’s a cheese lover’s dream! I find myself there at least once if not twice every week sampling cheeses and bringing home new creamy discoveries. They have a huge selection of cheeses from all over the world as well as everything else you could need to pair with your cheese- great bread, olives, cured meats, local jams and honey, olive oil… the list goes on!
What I love most about their shop is that you can sample any of the cheeses before you purchase them. I always try to get something new, and then pick up one of our favorites. The thing is, I was having so much trouble remembering the cheese I had previously purchased. All the names are totally unique and often quite long! There was no way I could remember them, so I started keeping track. Here’s my method: when I first get the cheese home I photograph the label with my phone, then after tasting it I go to my notepad app and jot down a few words describing the cheese. Then, when I’m back at the shop choosing our cheese for the week I just review the photos and my notes before making my selection. It’s so helpful!
Are you guys crazy about cheese too? Do you have any favorites? This week I picked up a Charmoix, a raw cow’s milk cheese from Belgium that has a smokey bacon like flavor. I have a feeling this may become our new favorite.
Um…can we go there next time we visit? Please?
Of course!
I will have to include this stop the next time I’m in the city! I {heart} fromage!!
You’d love it! They informed me they’re opening of a location in Manhattan this winter, so certainly check that out before your trip!
Cheese is my weakness. Love getting around with your posts.
Thank you! Glad to see you back here today
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Hello Clara,
I love cheese with passion! Just looking at the photos I think I gained a couple of pounds and my cholesterol is shooting up!
Karen Chandler forgot to describe how good you are at teasing us with
those delicious products!
Haha thank you! It wasn’t intentional, but I can understand the temptation. I’m still looking at the photos thinking of all the things I need to go back and buy!
I would love to visit this shop! We have a good selection at our local Whole Foods markets, but nothing like the Bedford! I recently tried a raw cow’s milk cheese I loved, but don’t remember the name. I can find it again, though. I remember the colors on the label!
When we lived in DC, I went to Whole Foods all the time for cheese. I think they have a pretty good selection! You must tell me the know of the raw cow one- I’m addicted to them after trying the Charmoix last night.
I love cheese stores! Everyone is always so nice and there are so many new cheeses to try. I went to the one at the Sunset Junction last weekend in LA and I can’t wait to go back!