I spotted a new stand in the Union Square Market on Friday (they only come to Union Sqaure on Fridays), a simple layout featuring Ricotta on one side and Pecorino Fresco and Caciotta on the other. Luisa was standing in the center, by a sign that read Dancing Ewe Farm, giving out samples. With just one taste, I was instantly sold.
The Pecorino Fresco is the most snackable cheese ever, smooth sweet milkiness, but nutty and salty. I don’t even want to use it in other recipes. I just one to nibble on little pieces all day long. I remember the Caciotta being great as well, stronger and richer. I will be back for that next time.
You can’t sample the ricottas (cow and sheep) so I bought some Sheep’s Milk Ricotta. Unfortunately, they only sell one size (I would prefer smaller portion) for $15. It’s definitely fresh, soft and milky, extremely mild. It’s a good beginner ricotta.
Husband and wife team, Jody and Luisa, are dedicated to making their small product line well. They only use raw milk and all the cheeses are made by hand. I love that they sell their own cheese so you can ask them questions. If you’re not sold yet, Mario Batali seems to be using their cheese at many of his restaurants. At the very least, you have to try the Pecorino Fresco.
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I was there too yesterday and walked by this amazing cheese stand! Wow! Didn’t see any samples offered but I want to run away with a wheel of cheese. They were a bit pricey, but I bet if you just ordered a little it wouldn’t be too bad. I was kind of like they should advertise it by the 1/2 lb. so its not so scary. The stand was so adorable and rustic. I wonder if it would be a waste to make cannolis with the ricotta! Prob!
Oh dear, that ricotta looks wonderful–almost silken!
The Pecorino Fresco sounds divine!
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Morta di Fame, it is a bit pricey, but I’d buy the Pecorino Fresco again.
Wow, yeah Peccorino is really a nice Cheese. Perfectly with a good salat or something. 🙂
MMMMM,..the ricotta looks divine:
there isnothing better then fresh ricotta! All of the cheese look delightful & so yummie!
I absolutely adore Luisa! You can really taste the passion Jody and she put in their cheeses. And though it may sound blasphemous, drizzling maple syrup over their ricotta is like a one-way ticket to heaven.
Jessica,
I’m drooling now, I have to go to London Borough Market to get the real Pecorino!
I buy a big lump (matured in ash) to take home, melt in a double boiler, only ’cause it’s so delicate…then toss in some fresh pasta..lots of black pepper & serve!! Trouble is, I’ve normally nibbled my way through most of it!!
Wait till next year, when they have a new supply of the aged Pecorino–that it also a fantastic cheese!