#chandoka

We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our offerings from LaClare Family Creamery.  Family owned and operated, LaClare was started 40 years ago in Wisconsin when Larry Hedrich bought a small goat farm and quickly became interested in high quality cheese.  Since then LaClare (named for Larry and his wife Clare) has since grown into an highly decorated dairy specializing in goat and mixed-milk cheeses, made by Larry’s daughter Katie.  Because of the enthusiastic reaction we’ve received to our current LaClare lineup, we have decided to add the following four cheeses:

 •         Chandoka Block 1/5# (U1700)—This mixed-milk cheddar is a younger, rindless version of LaClare’s award-winning Cave Aged Chandoka and features similar deep, brothy flavors with sweet butterscotch notes.  However, it is softer and creamier in texture, making it superior for melting.

•         Plain Chevre 12/4oz (U1910)—With its silky texture and rich, clean flavor, this is premium-quality chevre at a very accessible price point.

•         Garlic and Herb Chevre 12/4oz (U1920)—A robustly flavored mix of herbs gives this fresh goat cheese a savory kick. 

•         Honey Chevre (U1930)—This tangy chevre is mixed with sweet honey for a perfectly balanced flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit.

After making its debut for us last fall, Cave Aged Chandoka will be returning home. The clothbound cheddar has taken up permanent residence in the caves at LaClare Farms in Malone, Wisconsin after its “Rumspringa” in Chicagoland. Affineur David Rogers will be following course and will continue to oversee its binding and aging after the move (read: quality will remain consistent.) Standard Market will continue to age other cheeses at store level but they will be reserved for their in-house retail sales.  So going forward, Cave Aged Chandoka will be both made and aged by LaClare Farms.