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  • A cows' milk cheese from Spain with rounded edges and corners. Its natural rind is firm and easily cut. It has a creamy texture, with a buttery, nutty flavor. Served with fruit, nuts, or on its own.

    January 20, 2009

  • Much reviled by Irish cheesemakers, who refer to it as 'ass-cheese'; see e.g. the phrase "póg mahón", meaning "kiss my ass".

    January 20, 2009

  • That clarification may be a great delight for some, but not to most cheese-tasters in general, I might guess.

    January 20, 2009