Wednesday 15 September 2010

Bruny Island Saint

Bruny Island is an island located off the south-east coast of Tasmania - it's also home to one of Tasmania's most interesting cheese-makers, Bruny Island Cheese. While I've enjoyed their cheese in restaurants, finding it in the stores can be difficult but thankfully I've finally managed to find a reliable source.

Bruny Island Saint© by Haalo



Bruny Island Saint© by Haalo


As you can see the mould just lightly covers the round - the cheese itself is fairly pungent and when held you can feel a certain softness to it's structure.

Bruny Island says that this can be eaten when young - you'll find the cheese is firmer and milder - or you can wait until it is fully matured.

This cheese has been opened close to the best before date so it's at its oozy peak

Bruny Island Saint© by Haalo


It has an almost fondue like texture - full flavoured, it is quite luscious and rich on the tongue. The rind though can be a bit overpowering and if left out you'll soon find those ammonia aromas becoming a bit too strong.

Bruny Island Saint© by Haalo




Details:

Bruny Island Cheese
1807 Main Road,
Great Bay, Bruny Island
Tasmania

Web:
http://brunyislandcheese.com.au/

4 comments:

Artful Disarray said... [Reply]

I'm only slightly disturbed by the thought of eating a cheese with an ammoniac rind...but it does look terribly luscious and creamy. I may have to change my mind about that ;)

Haalo said... [Reply]

I did open it at its most ripe and keeping it at room temperature does bring out the ammonia notes - the rind is something is I wouldn't eat at this stage, it just is too overpowering. However, the interior is absolutely delightful.

Brock said... [Reply]

Oh wow- moved to Bangkok in early June and the craving for cheese is just kicking into high gear. Beautiful picture!

Haalo said... [Reply]

Thanks Brock!

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