paean to an Italian cheese...

[willowoak]

I just love to say its name...Sottocenere al Tartufo. And it is sublime. An Italian (I think it's cow's milk) semi-soft cheese infused with truffles. Smells and tastes earthy, with a hint of mellow garlic. It's scary expensive (like $20 per pound), but luckily you don't *need* much. And it's still less expensive than my other sublime find, La Leyenda, which is packed with rosemary and steeped in brandy.

Sottocenere al Tartufo... I think I should try to learn Italian. :o)