From Byerly’s this week: Bellavitano. Origin unknown. It was a small sample that I enjoyed in one long sitting. $16.99/lb. Medium dry, complex and lasting flavor. MMMM!

Mahon Reserva from Whole Foods.

$13.99 / lb

~ Pasteurized Cow’s Milk

It’s very crumbly and hard to cut. The outside looks like a potato. Nice, long finish. We initially only gave this two cheese, but later realized it left us craving more.

Last night was a most enjoyable dining extravaganza at the Texas de Brazil.

We deemed it Cheesy Adventure blog-worthy as we devoured at least four different types of cheeses, as well as a cheesy poof pastry… mmmmmm….

The cheesy delights were:

1. French Goat Cheese Terrine
2. Provoleta (grilled provolone)
3. Manchego Cheese (from Spain)
4. Grana Padano (from Italy)

Here’s a photos of some of the goodies we left with (key lime pie to go, match box, after dinner candy, commemorative Texas de Brazil pen, and the traditional stop-go flipper).

Overall, it was a four and a half (out of five) cheese evening.

Cheesecake from Jason’s Deli

$2.59 / slice

Tonight, Mike surprised me with a turkey sandwich and cheesecake from Jason’s Deli. “This could almost go in the cheese blog” he said.

So, here it is.

Bass Lake Merlot Cheddar from County Market

$12.64 / lb

~from Wisc.

I hope the other cheeses in the fridge don’t puke on it! Dark days in the cheese log world… Winey cheese made me whiny.

Beemsterkaas Classic from Byerly’s

$15.99 / lb

~ Premium Gourmet Dutch Cheese

It didn’t suck like the previous two. Mike thought it was okay. Samm didn’t. How could such an expensive cheese taste so crappy???

Iberico from Byerly’s

$16.99

~Creamy “Cheddary” Tang from Spain (blended sheep, goat, & cow’s milk)

We did NOT like it! Very dry – a hint of DRANO. Those Spaniards are crazy!

Pecorino Tuscano Fresca from The Wedge

$ ??? / lb

~ Young Sheep’s Cheese from Tuscany

Very dry, like parmesian. “Eh…”