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Mahon

October 25, 2014

Mahon comes from the Island of Menorca.  The young cheese is wrapped in cloth (fogasser) and tied.  This is pressed manually forming the distinct cushion shape.  The rind is ocher-yellow due to the rubbing with butter, paprika and olive oil during production.  A young Mahon is supple buttery and mild, while a mature is more […]