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Meet Smoky Pepper Fontal: A Creamy Wisconsin Cheese for Pagosa Boards and Skillets

After a cold afternoon around Pagosa Springs, a grilled cheese sandwich can sound better than an elaborate dinner. But the cheese has to do two jobs: melt properly and bring enough flavor to keep things interesting. Cello Smoky Pepper Rubbed Fontal handles both with a creamy center and a savory spice coating. It is equally happy on a small cheese board, which is useful when cooking feels like one activity too many.

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