Local Cheese Served at White House State Dinner

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[Stock photo of the White House from the US Forest Service]

The first state dinner at the White House since 2019 had a touch of Humboldt on the menu. President Biden and the First Lady hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte at the dinner featuring local Humboldt Fog goat cheese from Cypress Grove.

An article on Market Watch detailing the state dinner referred to the local cheese as one of two “all-stars of the American cheese world”.

wheel of humboldt fog cheese on cutting board with salad and pears

Humboldt Fog [Photo credit T. Depaepe]

The meal featured foods from various states across the U.S. including Maine lobster, beef from Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Virginia, vegetables from Ohio, other cheeses from Oregon and Wisconsin, and caviar, also from California. Honey for the meal was sourced from White House beehives.

For the in-depth article, click here: On the Biden-Macron menu: Maine lobster, fine cheese and some White House honey – MarketWatch

Note: Hat tip to KMUD News Director, Lauren Schmitt, for the heads up.

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NoBody
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NoBody
1 year ago

Congratulations on being the big cheese!

I know, that was a bit cheesy.

The goats are local..........
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The goats are local..........
1 year ago
Reply to  NoBody

Owned by a French Cheese Corporation. NOT local.

Misguided
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Misguided
1 year ago

Its still made here, but what would u do if a bigger company offered you tons of money? Bet you’d say yes

Maximus
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Maximus
1 year ago
Reply to  Misguided

Made here in Arcata but a neighbor complained to the city about agricultural use of the land for goats so eco-groovy Arcata created a situation where the goat milk has to be trucked in evil, polluting diesel trucks from the north end of Dows Prairie to Arcata. Very good for the planet.

Griffon
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Griffon
1 year ago

Fantastic locally made cheese!

Thatguyinarcata
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Thatguyinarcata
1 year ago

I think the ownership is a Dutch dairy group.

But it is still a locally raised and made product. Generates lots of local economic activity and celebrates the flavors of our region

Thanks for proving our point!D
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Thanks for proving our point!
1 year ago

Stoked to see a local killing it!! And Humboldt fog is bussin!! Bring on the new customer orders!
🫶

Country Joe
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1 year ago

That Humboldt Fog goat cheese from Cypress Grove looks delicious…

Shana
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Shana
1 year ago
Reply to  Country Joe

It is! And I am not even generally a big fan of goat cheese except on salad but Humboldt Fog & Purple Haze are amazing.

Country Joe
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1 year ago
Reply to  Shana

Thanks. I’ll have to try some…

Cetan Bluesky
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Cetan Bluesky
1 year ago
Reply to  Country Joe

It’s exceptionally delicious!

Bridey
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Bridey
1 year ago
Reply to  Country Joe

Cypress Grove really knows how to consistently make fantastic goat cheeses. Humbo Fog and Purple are my favorites…try them and you will never be able to turn back… Irishmen love Cypress Grove, especially in their retirement…

Ernie Branscomb
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Ernie Branscomb
1 year ago

The thing that I like best about Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese is that it doesn’t taste like goat cheese. Hmmmm….

Having been the youngest kid on a ranch in Laytonville, I was dropped into a wool sack and had to stomp wool to make my way to the top. After having done that, you can never get that sheep lanolin taste out of your mouth…. Never, ever.

grey fox
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1 year ago

If you keep the goats udders clean before milking you don’t get that goat taste in the milk.

Milk picks up odors. Clean environment, clean milk.

Country Joe
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1 year ago
Reply to  grey fox

We fed our goats well and their milk was delicious.

Cetan Bluesky
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Cetan Bluesky
1 year ago
Reply to  Country Joe

Ya it’s all about good food (organic whole oats…) and cleanliness! LA Rue that hippi dude in a school bus who did work at kmud a couple decades back had amazing goat milk! I couldn’t get enough!

Nooo
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Nooo
1 year ago
Reply to  grey fox

Speed of getting it filtered and chilling too.

Mark Dekens
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Mark Dekens
1 year ago

I remember those tall sacks and packing down the wool as well when I was young. This happened when I lived in the Sacramento Valley and it was also very hot in that bag. I was overjoyed when my head finally made it above the rim when I could have some fresh air.

Lost Croat OutburstD
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Lost Croat Outburst
1 year ago

There were a few goats on the cattle ranch where I lived and worked some years ago. Goats are OK, I guess, but they must be totally controlled or disaster awaits unfocused handlers. I had to milk a doe to keep her fresh. Couldn’t be bothered with a stanchion (not my idea) so that bitch would always step in the bucket, no matter what. Finally, I would keep a clean glass handy and get one glass of FRESH warm milk. Very good. I made sure she saw me drink it.
the goats were fenced off from the ranch-house, but they worked on that fence all day while the two-leggers kept the ranch going. One day the door was left unlocked and people left and goats came over the fence and in the house and worked out for hours. If you leave the Cadillac open, be sure it’s a rental. I am not kidding!
I had the chore, for a while, of cleaning the goat pen. That removed any desire for goat milk or especially cheese, which I cannot stand.
Nonetheless, I am happy for the success of Humboldt Fog and Cypress Grove. To each his or her own. Good luck to all.

Two Dogs
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Two Dogs
1 year ago

And life becomes more complicated once those critters become enamored with the sound made when they jump up and down on the hood of your car. If you are sitting inside the house wondering what that drumming sound is, don’t wait to investigate.

Thomas Road Oldie But Moldie
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Thomas Road Oldie But Moldie
1 year ago

I heard on Thank Jah this morning that the Humboldt Fog cheese originated in Salmon Creek (So Hum). Is that true? Who started that? What ranch were they on Kym? Do you know?

Kym Kemp
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1 year ago

Mary, who was Chris’s ex, lived with him. However, I don’t think Humboldt Fog was invented til she got her goat farm going in Arcata.

Marcia Mendels
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Marcia Mendels
1 year ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Mary said she learned how to make goat cheese first in Salmon Creek, and then obviously got better at it! I hope she’s proud of what she created, an amazing success story.

PenguinnD
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1 year ago

Humboldt Fog is amazing.
I am just waiting for the huge rodent to show up and tell us it is a Biden-inspired liberal, fascist plot. And Biden sucked down 10% all for himself!

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AndNowYouKnow
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AndNowYouKnow
1 year ago
Reply to  Penguinn

About 30 minutes after sniffing Brigitte Macron’s hair, the President of the US* fell asleep with his face in a dollop of caviar. This happened while the French globalist was extolling ways that the two nations could strengthen ties, thus making it easier to subjugate people on both sides of the Atlantic. Joe was wide awake earlier while Macron was outlining new aid bills to Ukraine that would allow more funds to be laundered back to Socialist politicians, although he continued to call Emmanuel, “Justin” for some odd reason.

Jill roused the President*, dabbed a napkin in her water glass and wiped the roe from Joe’s face and asked, “Will some ice cream help you stay awake while we are entertaining guests, dear?”

A hit mic caught the President* saying something about “Depends”.

Lone Ranger
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Lone Ranger
1 year ago

Why not when it’s your money buying the food, nothing too good for a politician.

Chuck U
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Chuck U
1 year ago
Reply to  Lone Ranger

Ya, I thought it was pretty classless to rub the tax payers nose in this lavish menu that was published in many places when most can’t even afford to feed their families. That said great job Cypress Grove!

Angela Robinson
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Angela Robinson
1 year ago
Reply to  Chuck U

I did like that it was California wines. Served to a French president. 🙂
The word will spread further about the delicious foods available.
It’s a state dinner. State dinners are a way to strengthen ties with our allies or even those not allies.

Should he have served Grilled American “cheese” sandwiches and cans of Coors instead? He could get extra fancy and serve some Little Debbie cakes.

I like stars
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I like stars
1 year ago

Coors is good beer.

Anyone know what kind of bud they smoked?

Did Hunter bring the crack?

onrust88
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onrust88
1 year ago
Reply to  I like stars

I heard Macron is more of a coke guy.

Country Joe
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1 year ago
Reply to  I like stars

I found some Coorsite at the beach…

Marcia Mendels
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Marcia Mendels
1 year ago

And when John Kerry was Secretary of State under President Obama, his chef served Joseph Jewell Pinot Noir, made by Adrian Manspeaker, at a state lunch.

Jim Brickley
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1 year ago
Reply to  Chuck U

Maybe should have just served them lukewarm Big Macs like the last guy!

Country Joe
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1 year ago
Reply to  Jim Brickley

Let the politicians pay for their own gourmet meals…

Cetan Bluesky
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Cetan Bluesky
1 year ago

Well done! I’m very glad for youz!

Nooo
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Nooo
1 year ago

I was just complaining about stock photos in the news but that photo of Humboldt Fog is so gorgeous…

Kym Kemp
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1 year ago
Reply to  Nooo

My mouth waters looking at it. My son taught me an amazing flavor combo–rosemary cracker, a medium slice of Humboldt Fog, and a drizzle of local honey. Delicious!!

Eyeball Kid
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1 year ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

rosemary cracker, a medium slice of Humboldt Fog, and a drizzle of local honey” …
I am so going to try that, Kym! TY!

Kym Kemp
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1 year ago
Reply to  Eyeball Kid

If you love Humboldt Fog, I’m betting this will go to another level of yum!

Marcia Mendels
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Marcia Mendels
1 year ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Excellent combination!

Old SchoolD
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Old School
1 year ago

Good PR for the cheese company. They can advertise now even the French eat our cheese with a picture of Macron stuffing his face with Humboldt Fog. The

Libertybiberty
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Libertybiberty
1 year ago

I think Biden has a different kind of fog that needs to be addressed.
Did anybody notice the long awkward moment when Biden wouldn’t let go of Macron’s hand?

Miguel
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Miguel
1 year ago
Reply to  Libertybiberty

Oh boy, (with eye roll)

Mike MorganD
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1 year ago

What was the carbon footprint of that cheese?

Actually
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Actually
1 year ago
Reply to  Mike Morgan

This person, asking the important questions. On the case.

AndNowYouKnow
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AndNowYouKnow
1 year ago

If anybody has any questions about what these Liberal Globalists talked about, just check out the logo used by their donors and puppet masters at the APEC CEO Summit in Thailand last month.

Liberals, Democrats, Socialists and Communists are the scourge of the Earth. It’s is time to end their attempts at global, human subjugation.

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Rick
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Rick
1 year ago

When you are homeless and walking the street, ask yourself, “What could we do with 10 billion dollars?” As the pathetic clowns in power here are arguing over a million dollars. Choke on that French cheese assholes!

sillsmack
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sillsmack
1 year ago

Mrs Brigitte Macron is the lady trump hit on during an official state visit.
Such a low down dog.

!

I like stars
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I like stars
1 year ago
Reply to  sillsmack

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigitte_Macron

She is 22 years older than her husband and was his teacher. Maybe she’s the real low down dog?

Maximus
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Maximus
1 year ago

Hopefully it was a soft cheese for the old demented guy and his “doctor” wife.
Pairs well with tapioca and prune juice.

AndNowYouKnow
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AndNowYouKnow
1 year ago
Reply to  Maximus

Lol!🤣