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High Plains Cheddar: A Pagosa Guide to Its Sweet Flavor, Crunch and Best Pairings

After a day on the trails or a soak in Pagosa’s hot springs, cheese and an apple can make a perfectly reasonable first course. High Plains Cheddar suits that kind of appetite: easy to enjoy, but interesting enough to slow you down. The first bite is nutty and a little sweet; then comes a tiny crunch. If you expect cheddar to be all sharp edges, this one has a few surprises.

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