April Cheese of the Month featured at the Potsdam Food Co-op

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The Potsdam Food Co-op's Cheese of the Month for April is Maple Smoked Cheddar from the Grafton Village Cheese Company in Vermont. Purchases of this award winning cheese will receive 10% off for the entire month of April. A New England classic at the Grafton Village Cheese Company is their Maple Smoked Cheddar; an artisanal cheese that brings together two of Vermont's classic industries - cheddar cheese and maple syrup. It is made from the raw hormone-free milk collected from Vermont’s small family farms and is cold-smoked over maple and hardwood, a process that imparts its signature aroma. It has a mild buttery texture and a taste that is complex and intense with a long delicious finish and an uncharacteristic sweetness for cheddar. Pair Maple Smoked Cheddar with medium-bodied red wines such as Pinot Noir or Merlot, or full flavored beers such as brown ale or porter. Serve it with dried apricots and cured meats on a cheese board, or with apples and crusty bread. Maple Smoked Cheddar adds a wonderful depth to ham or roast beef sandwiches smeared with mustard. Melt it on a burger or include it in an omelette for a sweet smoky twist. It is also excellent for slicing, grating, or snacking. The Grafton Village Cheese Company has been making cheese since 1892 and is part of the Windham Foundation; dedicated to preserving Vermont's rural way of life by supporting local food initiatives, land conservation for public use, environmental protection, social services, cultural resources, educational programs, and historic preservation. The Potsdam Food Co-op & Carriage House Bakery is located at 24 Elm St. and is open daily from 8am to 7pm. It is a member-owned cooperative grocery store (although membership is not required) where everyone is welcome to shop and anyone is welcome to join. For more information please call 315-265-4630 or visit www.potsdamcoop.com, and follow on Facebook.