10% of our Cheese of the Month sales go to an organization with a mission we are honored to support. In October we’ll contribute to the Feeding Westchester, battling food insecurity right here in our neighborhoods
The Second Mouse Cheese of the Month Club is avaiallable for pick-up at our Pleansantville shop, or for delivery within Westchester County (at an additional charge). Subscribe for as few or as many months as suits your needs.
Available the third weekend of each month.
Standard Subscription
Pasteurized Cow Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes
Jasper Hill, Greensboro, Vermont
This seasonal variation on Moses Sleeper uses annatto for a pumpkin orange paste and follows up this holiday themed version with a dusting of black vegetable ash on the rind. All the great flavor of Jasper Hill’s famous brie-style cheese, but with a fun Halloween twist. It pairs quite well with Hot Honey or Caramelized Onions, in our opinion. We also love it with funky ciders or dry Rieslings. Approx 8oz
Raw Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes
Kaserei Tufertshwil, Saint-Gallen, Switzerland
Most familiar as the Creepy-Kid cheese, “Challerhocker” translates roughly to Cellar Dweller. That spritely face on each wheel is the imaginary spirit of affinage. With a recipe based on Appenzeller, cheesemaker Walter Rass makes his own rennet and does not skim his milk. His process makes for a denser, creamier paste suggestive of brown butter and cashews. After 10 months in the cellar, under the watchful eye of that kid, the results are a stunning, addicting cheese that is just perfect for that midday snack. Approx 6oz
Raw Goat Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes
Lacteas Cerron, Albacete, Spain
This raw organic farmstead goat tomme resembles Manchego with its classic herringbone rind. But don’t be fooled - aged for 3 years in humid cellars, it’s deeply flavored, rich and surprisingly creamy. There are little crystals in there, too, just to keep you on your toes. Just when you think you’re thrilled, consider this: Alma de Cerron is soaked in Monastrell red wine for its final 40 days, which lends a juicy, fruity thing with no hint of tannins. Deep toasty notes and hints of coffee undertones are what resonate. Pair this cheese, naturally, with a light & fruity red. Approx 6oz
Blake Hill French Onion & Rosemary Jam
Windsor, VT
Inspired by the rich, decadent flavors of a classic French Onion Soup, our friends at Blake Hill cook onions overnight with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, rosemary and toasted caraway seeds for a uniquely “nutty” taste, and then finish the next day with a generous splash of bourbon. We LOVE this jam anytime, but get weak kneed with it on Alpine cheeses like Challerhocker. It also makes for a mighty fine sandwich spread.
Seven Stars Old Salt Crackers
Providence, RI
These crispy and uniquely flavored crackers are handmade with the finest ingredients, including a house-milled flour featuring Maine Grains. Delicious, small-batch Seven Stars Crackers make a great addition to your cheeseboard, pair beautifully with your favorite wine or beer and create the perfect stand-alone snack. Cheers!
Deluxe
All of the above, plus:
Sag Harbor Hot Honey
Sofia and John Witzenbocker make this honey out east on Long Island’s South Fork with the liquid gold found in any one of their 50 hives. What started as a little hobby off their balcony in Queens has become an important taste of place from the once-agrarian Hamptons area. This honey is something special - but be careful. It’s got some serious kick
Add-ons
River Bear American Meats Bourbon Green Peppercorn Pork Salami
Denver, CO
River Bear relies upon the products of nearby, family run farms to produce their charcuterie. The smooth, warm notes of Denver-made Leopold Brothers bourbon impart a rich, aromatic sweetness, perfectly balanced by the vibrant, mildly spicy kick of fresh green peppercorns.The marbling of this salami we find particularly delicious. It’s the fat that brings the flavor, and this recipe nails it.
Tost (Non-Alcoholic) Sparkling White Tea
Manchester Center, VT
TÖST is an all-natural, delicious, dry, sparkling, alcohol-free beverages with white tea, white cranberry, and ginger. It’s a perfect drink for a meaningful celebratory moment that you’ll remember the next day. Pour into a fancy glass, or pop in your prettiest straw. Find yourself refreshed on a variety of levels.
Our Cheese of the Month Club started as a means of supporting small, regional artisan producers during the hardship of COVID. It was an enormous success, and we’re proud to have given a little boost to the hard working folk who provide us with nourishment and joy. Each month, we also gave 10% of our Club’s sales to a Charity or Agricultural Organization doing something we thought noble. We’ll be keeping that custom moving forward, but expanding the selection a bit to include cheeses from across the US and around the world. Each month will feature small-batch products made by real humans with genuine love for the products they bring to market. Three cheeses, a curated sweet or savory condiment, and crackers or biscuits are always included, as are descriptions of what you’re about to enjoy. Some months may include an added bonus. A collection of artisanal goods, a hint of whimsy, a sprinkling of feel-good, and a hefty portion of delicious. Also - commitments as short as one month. Whatcha waitin’ for?