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Looking for a top-notch Maine cheese? We’ve got suggestions

Joe Ricchio picks five of his favorites, covering a range of tastes.

PORTLAND, Maine — "Life is great," writer Avery Aames has observed. "Cheese makes it better."

Joe Ricchio—a private chef, food and travel writer, and host of the “Food Coma” podcast—would no doubt agree. On his latest visit to the 207 studio, he brought recommendations for some of his favorite cheeses made in Maine.

Here’s the list, but don’t just look at it. You need to watch our conversation to get the full story of why Joe likes these products and what makes them special.

  • Spring Day Creamery - Aged Blue Cheese
  • Lakin's Gorges Creamery – Opus 42
  • Kennebec Cheesery - Chèvre (and Chèvre in oil)
  • Winter Hill Farm - Tide Line 
  • York Hill Farm - Dairy Duet

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