Mahon is a pillow shaped cow's milk cheese is made on the island of Menorca, off the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Menorca is blessed with temperate weather year round and from the fall through early spring, this tiny island transforms into one huge lush meadow. During this time of year most cheesemaking slows down considerably due to lack of feed, but this is when Menorca - a virtually flat island-kicks into high gear cheesemaking. The unique shape of this cheese derives from the curd being piled in the center of a cloth, square corners are knotted and twisted together and the cheese is pressed and twisted for a few days, before being aged. The texture is wonderfully smooth with a sweet and fruity aroma. |
