{"product_id":"foxglove-cheese-8-oz-tulip-tree-creamery-copy","title":"Tête de Moine AOP | Swiss Monk’s Head Cheese (Half Form for Girolle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTête de Moine AOP | Swiss Monk’s Head Cheese (Half Form for Girolle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTête de Moine—“Monk’s Head”—is one of Switzerland’s most distinctive cheeses. First made by monks at the Abbey of Bellelay in the 12th century, this AOP-protected specialty is still produced only in the Swiss Jura from rich, unpasteurized mountain cow’s milk. Cows graze silage-free pastures; the milk is set with traditional animal rennet in copper vats, then aged at least 75 days on spruce boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a small cylindrical wheel with a firm reddish-brown rind and an ivory-to-pale-gold paste that is fine, supple, and intensely aromatic—nuttier and more concentrated than Gruyère or Emmental. It is not meant to be sliced. Served cold and shaved on a girolle, it unfurls into delicate rosettes that bloom with flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis half form is belly-cut so it sits perfectly on your girolle. We cut and wrap each piece by hand. Photo shows a typical 2 lb whole wheel. Girolle sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw cow’s milk, salt, lactic cultures, animal rennet. No additives or preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDietary notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains milk. Gluten-free. Naturally lactose-free (less than 0.1 g per 100 g after aging). Not vegetarian (animal rennet). Keep refrigerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tête de Moine","offers":[{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":44940683509849,"sku":"TTG-TULIPTREE-FOXGLOVE-8OZ-1","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\/Case - 8 lb total","offer_id":44940683542617,"sku":"TTG-TULIPTREE-FOXGLOVE-8OZ-2","price":492.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/4466\/5689\/files\/30CE8630-F896-441E-B418-5A3CF0B3BA4A.png?v=1789907997","url":"https:\/\/thetablegourmet.com\/products\/foxglove-cheese-8-oz-tulip-tree-creamery-copy","provider":"The Table Gourmet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}