Championship Curds

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, March 19th, 2009

While a solid chunk of the populace will disavow anything non-college hoops related from noon today till April 6, there’s no reason food lovers can’t enjoy a custom-tailored taste of March Madness.

Behold, the Savory 16 tourney:

(Image: igourmet)

The epicurean purveyor likes to pit its preeminent cheeses against one another each spring, and this year’s seeds are no exception.

Granted, I’ve not sampled all of these dairy superstars. But I think the smart money would have to come down in the Robusto bracket.

I mean, Cornelia’s coriander-laced gouda has already got my mouth watering.

And Rogue Creamery’s Smokey Blue is basically a legacy (RC’s Crater Lake Blue claimed last year’s Savory 16 crown).

That said, I’d like to believe the white truffle-packed Boschetto al tartufo Bianchetto will have a strong showing. But do I think they … could … go … all … the … way?

Not sure enough I’m cultured enough to make that call.

Plot your own Cinderella cheese story here for a shot at free cheese for a year.

–Warren Rojas

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