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[mferraro73]

#WineAndCheeseFriday, Vinebox 2 and Carolina Blue Marble, http://wineandcheesefriday.com/vinebox-2-and-carolina-bleu-marble/

[twtron]

The best gifts are those spent with family: the obligatory perfunctory annual Christmas destination. #ashecountycheese #westjefferson #cheese #cheesefactory #family #holidays #livingforGod #blueridgemountains #saycheese #fudge #christmas2021 (at West Jefferson, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXwheSCvBe_/?utm_medium=tumblr

[fishoutofwater87]

Ashe County Cheese Co. (West Jefferson, NC)

My earliest and most vivid memory of Ashe County Cheese comes from working alongside a friend and former employer of mine, Chef Craig Love of Surfhouse and The Southerly Biscuit located in Carolina Beach, NC—nearly seven years ago. To this day, I don’t believe I have ever had a better burger than his “Aloha” featuring North Carolina grass-fed beef topped with a hearty ring of grilled pineapple, fresh jalapeño, and his brilliant take on the Southern classic— Comeback sauce. Yet, the beauty of that burger lay not within the perfectly mid-rare patty, that sweet and juicy pineapple, nor the enthralling bite of fresh jalapeño softened by that anointing aioli. No, not at all. The beauty is held within the hands of the Aloha’s conductor—Ashe County’s Sharp Cheddar—Without it, this burger is Led Zeppelin ⛔ John Paul Jones, The Beatles ⛔ Ringo 🌟. The Who ⛔ Keith 🌘. 

Founded in 1930, Ashe County Cheese Company has spent a near Century perfecting its craft—and not so ironically, originally owned by Kraft Corp. Regardless of taste and preference, ACCC has a cheese to please each and everybody.  Smoked Ghost Pepper Jack for those that like it HOT, Mountain Cheddar 5 yr for those that like it SHARP, and Marbled Bleu for those who like it FUNK-AY—all amongst a selection of 50+ other varieties in the form of blocks, spreads, butters, curds, slices, gift boxes, hoops, and other specialities. Jerry Glick and Doug Rudersdorf (the two Wisconsin men who took over Ashe County Cheese Co in 1981) have surely wielded an Empire any Cheese Head, Cheese Enthusiast, Cheese Lover, Cheese Connoisseur--Cheese Whatever--and, surely, any rightful West Jeffersonian should be proud of and absolutely adore.

[fishoutofwater87]

New River Brewing (West Jefferson, NC)

Tucked away in a West Jefferson alley, a shy block from the historic Ashe County Cheese Factory, lies New River Brewing--an industrial-like, yet inviting establishment that serves up Southern staples like pimento cheese and deviled eggs washed down triumphantly with a cold pint of one of their own craft brews. Adorned with large farmhouse style tables, custom welded by a local carpenter, the inside is abuzz with the sound of glasses clinking, forks scraping up last remains, and the pops and shhhs of hot grease sizzling. Like a well-oiled machine, the servers conjoin to present our table with trays and bowls of camera-ready dishes. Slow roasted pulled pork tacos marinaded in traditional eastern NC vinegar-based BBQ sauce topped with tangy julienned slaw, fresh tomato salsa, and loads of Ashe County shredded cheddar. Crispy brussel sprouts so delicate and flavorful that one bowl did simply not suffice. Smoked wings expertly rubbed and glazed to polished caramelized perfection (unfortunately, just slightly underdone due to the rush of full swing holiday weekend). Chef Kristy, a merry and genial woman receives a break and is now greeting patrons, "Hey sugar, honey, how you doing, how you been?" She catches a sarcastic tease from my father and snaps back with a shake of her finger "Now don't you start with me!" Crafting Southern hospitality with sophisticated simplicity, New River is a must for anyone in need of the comfort of good food and drink, and better yet, good company.

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[vidaliaboone]

#vidaliarestaurant #dinnerspecials Pot roast with red wine pan jus, pickled onions, grilled local trumpet mushrooms, herb and #ashecountycheese Romano #potroast (at Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar)

[vidaliaboone]

Pan seared scallops #carbonara with #ashecountycheese Romano, #buccatini pasta, parsley emulsion, green onion, Tasso ham, sunny side egg #vidaliaboone #dinnerspecials (at Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar)

[theindigowhalegifts]

Moo Cows at the Ashe County Cheese Factory! #lifeasloulou #lifewithloulou #loulousbigadventure #louloupetuniaharris #barkhappy #dogsofnc #dogsofig #dogscorner #dogsofinstagram #ashecounty #ashecountync #ashecountycheese #visitwestjefferson #northcarolina (at Ashe County Cheese)

[theindigowhalegifts]

Cheese from the Ashe County Cheese Factory! #lifeasloulou #lifewithloulou #loulousbigadventure #louloupetuniaharris #ashecounty #ashecountycheese #ashecountync #westjefferson #westjeffersonnc #cheese #dogs #barkhappy #dogsofnc #dogsofig #dogscorner #dogsofinstagram (at Ashe County Cheese)