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Green Dirt Farm’s signature washed rind sheep milk cheese, inspired by the traditional torta cheeses of Spain and Portugal and the classic French Epoisses, crafted with our unique twist and distinctive terroir.
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Green Dirt Farm’s signature sheep milk cheese and our very first cheese style.
Bossa has proudly earned awards in the American Originals category at the American Cheese Society competition for four consecutive years!
This washed-rind cheese has a super soft, silky texture with a custard-like center, offering a rich, indulgent experience. Washed-rind cheeses, often referred to as “stinky cheeses,” develop their characteristic bold aromas and complex flavors from regular brine or spirit washes during the aging process.
Each piece of Bossa weighs a minimum of 6 oz, with its peak flavor and texture reached at 8-9 weeks.
The cheese is aged for five weeks before wrapping, making it ready to enjoy with robust, savory notes.
Bossa’s taste is meaty, reminiscent of beef broth or bacon, with buttery or nutty undertones. Its delicate honey-nectar flavor adds a touch of sweetness, balancing its rich, savory profile.
Bossa is best enjoyed by cutting off the top and spooning its creamy center onto a crusty baguette. It’s equally delicious when paired with dessert wines, sparkling wines, hoppy beers, stone fruit, or tomato chutney. Try it in a frittata with potatoes, mustard greens, and bacon, or melted over polenta or mashed potatoes. It also shines in a grilled cheese with peach preserves or in risotto with mushrooms. Enjoy!
Recipes to Try With Bossa Sheep Milk Cheese
Our soft-ripened sheep cheeses are shipped to customers at their peak ripeness: about six to eight weeks of age. What does this mean? After the cheese is made, the surface begins to form a soft, white rind. The texture starts as semi-firm and softens as it ages from the rind inward. We deliver when it reaches the perfect texture!
All of your cheeses are ready to eat as soon as you receive them! We recommend enjoying them within the first two weeks of opening. Keep it in the refrigerator to preserve freshness.
Take your cheese out of the refrigerator about an hour before you want to eat it, letting it reach room temperature before you dive in.
Yes, the rinds are safe to eat! If you prefer not to eat the rind, be sure to eat the part just under it — that’s where the most flavor is.
While it’s possible, we don’t recommend freezing cheese to preserve it. It can damage the texture and the flavor of the cheese.
Don’t fear! It’s normal for cheeses to become aromatic as they ripen. When you first receive Bossa and cut into it, let it sit out of the wrapper for about 30 minutes until it reaches room temperature. It will release some of those smells in the process.
Aromatic cheeses are among our favorites! Once you get it past your nose and into your mouth, you’re in for a wonderful surprise and complex flavors.
Absolutely — artisan sheep cheeses make the best care package or gift! Let us know at checkout that your order is a gift by checking the appropriate box and filling out the recipient’s information. You can write a gift message if you’d like, which we’ll put in a card and send it with the order!
Once your order is received, we prepare for it to be shipped to you promptly! To keep your cheese cool during its journey, we place ice packs wrapped in wax paper in the shipping cooler. We include a layer of paper fill to cushion the cheese and absorb any condensation. Finally, your cheese is packed in it’s own smaller box and placed inside the insulated cooler! The shipping box is labeled clearly as perishable and it’s ready to head your way.
Don’t worry about returning a damaged perishable item — we will absolutely replace your order if it arrives damaged or becomes lost!
It depends when you order and where you’re located! Currently, we only ship on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you order later than noon on Tuesday, we may wait until the following week to send your shipment. The same goes for orders with overnight shipping selected. Your cheese is perishable, and we want to ensure it gets to you safely! Email us at info@www.greendirtfarm.com if you have special requirements regarding when your shipment arrives. Read more about our shipping policy here.
Our ground shipping zone is an approximate 900-mile radius around our dairy farm in Weston, Mo. If you live within our ground shipping zone, your shipment will take one to two days and you’ll receive free shipping on any order of at least $50.00. If you live outside of our shipping zone, we’ll ensure you get two-day shipping, which will be free on orders of at least $150.00.