The Sheepish Tomato

"We call our latest Spotlight Cheese The Sheepish Tomato not because it’s bashful or timid on the tastebuds in any way—it’s quite the opposite, in fact. We call it that because it’s made with a nutty and umami-rich Sheep’s milk cheese from Spain, which our supplier has lovingly brined, dried, and aged for two to three months. At that stage they inject the cheese with a sweet and terrifically tangy Tomato jam (made with Spanish Tomatoes, we might add) and age it for an additional three months, to give it both a ruddy appearance and an umami- tinged complement to its classic flavor profile. Which is why we call it The Sheepish Tomato. Well, that, and the fact that “The Tomato-ish Sheep” didn’t really have the same ring to it.

Available in our stores only for the month of June, The Sheepish Tomato makes a charming addition to all manner of cheese boards and tapas spreads. With its inherent umami-ness and toothsome texture, it serves spectacularly well alongside a bowl of olives, a handful of Rosemary Marcona Almonds, and an arrangement of our Spanish Inspired Charcutería."