• Home
    • Meet Me & Mr B
  • Recipes & Food
    • Appetizers, Snacks & Small Bites
    • Beverages
    • Bread Recipes
    • Condiments Recipes
    • Desserts & Sweets
    • German Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Soup & Chowder
    • Sourdough Recipes
    • Recipes by Eating Style
      • Dairy-free Recipes
      • Gluten-free Recipes
      • Vegan Recipes
      • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Recipe Round-ups
  • Cozy Living
    • Arts, Crafts & DIY
    • Music Notes
  • Cozy Travel
    • Pacific NW
      • Pacific NW Hikes
      • Portland Area
      • Oregon Coast
      • Orcas Island WA
      • Southern Oregon
    • Hikes Near & Far
    • Mountain States
    • Southwestern US
    • Hawaii
    • Tennessee for Music Lovers
    • International Travel
    • One Day in…
  • Subscribe
    • Privacy Policy
      • Cookie Statement
      • Disclosure
    • Work with Us!
      • Media Kit
    • Contact Us!

The Good Hearted Woman

Home Cooking & Cozy Living

  • SOURDOUGH RECIPES & RESOURCES

Rogue Creamery {+ 24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes}

November 10 By Renée 5 Comments

Rogue Creamery began producing blue cheese in 1954, and today, they continue to draw both inspiration and resources from Southern Oregon’s Rogue River Valley, offering award-winning varieties of outstanding handcrafted blue cheese, cheddar cheese, and TouVelle. 

Rogue Creamery, Southern Oregon Artisan Corridor | The Good Hearted Woman
This post may contain affiliate links, but don’t worry – they won’t bite.

For many years, I erroneously thought that blue cheese, Roquetfort, Gorgonzola and the like were distinctly different cheeses. And they are… but they aren’t. Like Swiss- and cheddar-style cheeses, there are a wide variety of blue cheeses, each with its own unique flavor and textures, but they can ofttimes be used interchangeably in recipes. So before we go any farther, let’s take a moment to discuss what blue cheese is.

Blue Cheese Basics

  • Blue cheese is most often made from cow, sheep, or goat milk.
  • Blue cheese is made by culturing milk with Penicillium, a type of mold.
  • Different blue cheeses are cultured in various ways, using unique strains of Penicullium, giving them their distinct flavor, texture, and aroma.
  • In the European Union, many blue cheeses (e.g., Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Stilton) are protected, and can bear their name only if they have been made in a particular region.

Some Popular Varieties of Blue Cheese

  • Cabrales – Traditionally made from mixing goat and sheep’s milk together, Cabrales has a strong, spicy flavor.
  • Danish Blue – This strong blue cheese is creamy, with a semi-soft texture.
  • Dorset Blue Vinney – This English blue cheese is made with unpasteurized, skimmed cow’s milk, and has a hard texture, a crusty outer layer, and a strong aroma and taste.
  • Gorgonzola – Made with either cow or goat’s milk (sometimes both), Gorgonzola is a firm, creamy cheese with a salty and often slightly sweet taste.
  • Roquefort – Famously green-veined, Roquefort has a tangy, salty flavor with sweet undertones.
  • Stilton – This semi-soft cheese is made from unpasteurized cow’s milk, and has a strong aroma and outstanding flavor.

A Trip Back in Time: Rogue Creamery {Est. 1933}

There’s something comforting and wonderful about the rustic feel of a real, honest-to-goodness (emphasis on the goodness!) cheese shop, and the Rogue Creamery is about as honest a cheese shop as they come. Founded in 1933 at the height of the depression, Rogue Creamery began producing blue cheese in 1954. Today, they continue to draw both inspiration and resources from Southern Oregon’s Rogue River Valley, and offer award-winning varieties of outstanding handcrafted blue cheese, cheddar cheese, and TouVelle.

Rogue Creamery, Southern Oregon Artisan Corridor | The Good Hearted Woman

Step inside to sample cheeses to your heart’s content. Hungry travelers can order one of their crazy-good panini-style grilled cheese sandwiches, prepared with more than a generous amount of cheese. A great place to pack a perfect picnic, Rogue Creamery also offers a carefully curated selection of deli items, crackers, fruit, beer, and wine, as well as local artisan jams, jellies and sauces. The staff at the shop is helpful and knowledgeable, and will be more than happy to help you with your selections.

PRO TIP: There are always samples available, but if something you want to try isn’t out, all you need to do it ask.

Rogue Creamery, Southern Oregon Artisan Corridor | The Good Hearted Woman

The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese. {Gilbert K. Chesterton} Tweet & Share!

Rogue Creamery Notes: 

  • Smokey Blue: Referred to in-house as “Beginner Blue,” this smooth, smokey blue packs in all of the flavor (and then some) without the harsh, bitey quality of some blue cheeses. This classic Roquefort-style blue cheese is cold smoked sixteen hours with Oregon Hazelnut shells, resulting in a sweet, creamy, smoky flavor. It crumbles well, and is “easy to eat” as blue cheese goes, and pairs well with well-rounded “food” wines that are on the fruity side and lighter on tannins and acidity.
  • LaDiDa Lavender Cheddar: I know – it sounds weird, but Mr B and I both love this uniquely floral cheese. LaDiDa would be perfect on a dessert tray with chocolate or scones, and paired with a light dessert wine.
  • Caveman Blue: Full-bodied, buttery, and AMAZING! Rogue Creamery uses a unique aging environment to create this golden-hued blue that tastes of sweet, fresh buttermilk with hints of tropical fruit. Caveman’s earthy undertones pair well with a wide range of beverages, from bold reds to sweeter desert wines to full-flavored Stouts.
  • Blue Heaven (Powdered Cheese): Blue Heaven is a proprietary blend of Oregon Blue, Oregonzola, Crater Lake Blue and special reserve blue cheeses. Perfect for sprinkling on salads, breads, popcorn, nuts, and anything else you can think of.

PRO TIP: Not a fan of dry, tannin-rich red wines? Me either. But next time you have the chance, try some with a bite of blue cheese. You may be pleasantly surprised (as I was) to discover that the pairing opens up whole new venues to you. Tannins literally bind to the cheese’s protein and fat, measurably softening the astringent qualities of the tannins, and making the entire tasting experience smoother in the process.

Rogue Creamery, Southern Oregon Artisan Corridor | The Good Hearted Woman

 

Wavy Line

BLUE CHEESE RECIPE ROUND-UP

Blue Cheese is an amazingly versatile cheese; equally perfect on a fruit and cheese plate or as a stand-out ingredient in your next meal. Here’s a little Blue Inspiration 😉 from some of my favorite bloggers.

** Recipes are pictured in order, clockwise from the top left corner of each image. 

Main Dishes

24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes | The Good Hearted Woman

  • Buffalo Shrimp & Blue Cheese Grits {Taste & See}
  • Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, and Blue Cheese Penne {Beyond Mere Sustenance}
  • Buffalo Chicken Meatballs {Taste & See}
  • Bourbon Blue Cheese Steak Sliders {Three Olives Branch}

Salads

24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes | The Good Hearted Woman

  • Fig Spinach Salad {Dinner at the Zoo}
  • Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Candies Pecans {What a Girl Eats}
  • Italian Blue Salad with Apricot Dressing {Trail and Eater}
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing {Prepare & Nourish}

Sides

24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes | The Good Hearted Woman

  • Spiralized Golden Beets with Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese, and Sage {Beyond Mere Sustenance}
  • Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes {Lively Table}
  • Celeriac, Spinach & Blue Cheese Soup {Little Sugar Snaps}
  • Bacon & Blue Cheese Roasted Cauliflower Wedges {Joy Filled Eats}

Baked Goods

24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes | The Good Hearted Woman

  • 15-Minute Blue Cheese Garlic Bread {Sugar & Soul}
  • Bacon & Roquefort Cheese Muffins {Karen’s Kitchen Stories}
  • Blue Cheese, Watercress & Artichoke Tartlets {Little Sugar Snaps}
  • Blue Cheese Biscuits {The Live-in Kitchen}

Appetizers & Small Bites

24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes | The Good Hearted Woman

  • Blue Cheese Fig Tart {Olivia’s Cuisine}
  • Baked Chicken Tenders with Buffalo Blue Cheese Sauce {Culinary Ginger}
  • Creamy Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Squares {Plating Pixels}
  • Grilled Steak Bites with Creamy Blue Cheese {The Spicy Apron}

Dressings, Sauces, Spreads & Dips

24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes | The Good Hearted Woman

  • Gorgonzola Butter {Cooking with Curls}
  • Blue Cheese Pecan Cheese Ball {Suburban Simplicity}
  • Small Batch Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing {One Dish Kitchen}
  • Gorgonzola Cream Cheese Spread {Plated Cravings}

 

Wavy Line

THANK YOU so much for being a faithful reader and supporter
of The Good Hearted Woman. ? Be sure to PIN this post!

24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes | The Good Hearted WomanWavy Line

Disclosure: My first trip to the Southern Oregon Artisan Corridor was as part of the #TrailsToFeast Travel Oregon press trip.This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, they do help keep this site up and running. As always, all opinions and images are my own. Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support!

Southern Oregon Travel & Food on GHW

blank

One Day in Ashland, Oregon

Ashland, Oregon: where culture runs deep, local cuisine is celebrated, creative inspiration is bountiful, and thespians are the coolest kids in town.

blank

Four Scenic Stops on the Applegate Valley Wine Trail

Take a drive on the Applegate Valley Wine Trail and experience the best of Southern Oregon wine country: stunning scenic beauty, small-town warmth, uncrowded tasting rooms, and artisan winemakers committed to their craft.

blank

One Fine Day in Jacksonville {Oregon}

Blending small town ambience with sophisticated taste, this 1850’s gold-rush town is booming with music, wine, and history.

blank

McCully House Inn - Jacksonville, Oregon {Plus a Ghost Story!}

Relax, unwind, and take a trip back through Oregon history – at the McCully House in beautiful Jacksonville, Oregon. {Plus a Ghost Story!}

blank

Pennington Farms Blackberry Buckle

Pennington Farms Blackberry Buckle – the recipe for which they have generously shared with us -is just one of the many delicious treats you can find at Pennington Gardens in Oregon’s Applegate Valley.

blank

Rogue Creamery {+ 24 Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes}

This stop at the Southern Oregon Artisan Corridor is all about cheese... creamy, salty, savory, delicious, handcrafted, award-winning, internationally-acclaimed Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese.

blank

At the Corner of Music & Chocolate {Lillie Belle Farms}

Lillie Belle Farms chocolates can be found at the unique crossroads of Music and Chocolate – and that is where the magic happens.

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
  • Flipboard

Filed Under: Food & Dining, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Recipe Round-ups, Southern Oregon Tagged With: Cheese, wine

blank

About Renée

Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

Comments

  1. blankTamara Andersen says

    November 10 at

    Wow! What an awesome post about one of my FAVORITE foods! I love the point you made about dry, tannic red wines with bleu cheese… So true! You’ve brought together some great recipes that feature bleu cheese. Thanks for including my Spiralized Golden Beets with Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese, and Sage!

    Reply
  2. blankHolly says

    November 12 at

    Oh how I love blue cheese and all of these tasty recipes! The Rogue Creamery sounds like a fantastic place to visit and sample some yummy cheesy goodness. Can’t wait to start trying out some of these delicious recipes!

    Reply
  3. blankjane @ littlesugarsnaps says

    November 13 at

    You’ve got some wonderful recipes included here. I just don’t know where to start. And I’d love to visit a creamery – sounds like The Rogue is a great place.

    Reply
  4. blankHeather @ The Spicy Apron says

    November 13 at

    What a great article full of info on Blue Cheese! The Rogue Creamery sounds like it’s right up my alley!

    Reply
  5. blankAnya says

    November 13 at

    Yumm!! I’m such a sucker for blue cheese anything. Thanks for including my Buffalo Chicken Salad.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hello! We’re so glad you’re here.

Hello! We’re so glad you’re here! | The Good Hearted Woman {& Mr B}

Join me & Mr B as we share the best in home cooking and cozy living - from the beautiful Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Follow Us!

Sponsors
Privacy Policy

© Harmony Cat LLC, 2011-2021. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. The Good Hearted Woman is a subsidiary of Harmony Cat LLC.

sponsored
110shares