Queijo da Ilha is a wonderful cheese produced in the Azores archipelago since the 16th century. The most famous variety comes from the island of St. Jorge. It is hard and has a sharp, spicy flavor.
What makes queijo da Ilha so unique is that it is made from the milk of cows that roam freely across the pastures of the Azores. Farmers spend their days following their cows to milk them. It is not uncommon for cows to wander into a bookstore or a museum, perhaps looking for the famous Andy Warhol cow paintings. It is a privilege to taste cheese from animals who are such free spirits.
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