Azeitao

Azeitao is a handcrafted cheese produced at the base of the Arrabida Mountains in the regions of Setubal, Palmeal, and Sesimbra in Portugal. It is made with raw sheep's milk and, rather than use rennet, it is coagulated with thistle flower. The small 1/2-pound rounds have a strong, earthy aroma and a pale orange rind that opens to a straw color pate with a rich, creamy texture and a sweet, slightly piquant flavor. As the cheeses ages, the in... more

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