First Fridays

First Fridays have become a must-do on a monthly basis for many Spokanites, with events all over town. Well, we think it might be time for us to join in the fun. We're currently thinking of ideas for First Friday offerings at the shop and are looking forward to seeing you there!

Whitestone Feta

The Tonasket/Oroville area in north central Washington is home to some outstanding cheesemakers, including the famous Sally Jackson. Sally Jackson's cheeses are amazing, and she has proven to be quite a mentor for new cheesemakers in the area, such as M. Clare Paris of Larkhaven Farmstead Cheeses.

Our favorite of the cheeses available from Larkhaven is the Whitestone Feta. This is a raw milk feta made from goat and sheep's milk and aged for at least 60 days. However, its aging does not stop there - Larkhaven says that they prefer it after at least six months of aging and consider it to have a one-year shelf life. This makes it a very unusual feta. Being made from raw milk and aged for so long, it develops an unbelievable rich flavor. While salty, it is not as salty as many fetas but instead leans towards a slightly sheepy tang.

We love Whitestone Feta used in recipes or in salads (try a Whitestone Feta and watermelon salad), but it is also delicious on its own or as a great addition to a cheese plate.

Come into the shop and give it a try!