Cultured Palate: Dishes from the Pacific Northwest
| May 16, 2018
9. Cheese
It’s not hard to find amazing cheese in cities around the Pacific Northwest. There are tons of well-known producers, each with a legion of fans who swear their offerings are the best. Tillamook cheddar is ubiquitous, Cascadia Creamery cheeses are extremely popular, and Beecher’s Handmade Cheese regularly has lines out the door. If you’re looking to explore some smaller producers, head to a local farmers’ market and ask the cheesemonger for their recommendations. Paired with slices of Washington or Oregon apple, delicious sourdough bread, and a bold local beer, you can’t go wrong.
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