Dairy & Cheese | 2013 Editors Choice Food Awards

<strong><span style="color: #993300">OMA</span></strong><br> Von Trapp Famstead<br> Waitsfield, Vermont<br><br> Yes, they’re related to the famous Von Trapp family of musicians, but brothers Sebastian and Dan have made their own name as cheesemakers, particularly with this lovely washed-rind cow’s-milk cheese. Sweet and buttery, with a texture like firm pudding, “Oma” gets a sassy kick from regular brine baths, which add the aroma of salted, roasted nuts. Like several noteworthy Vermont cheeses, these are aged in Jasper Hill’s 22,000-square-foot cheese cave in Greensboro and packaged and distributed under that label. <br><br> <strong>Suggested Retail Price:</strong> $22 per pound <br><br> <strong>Where to Find It:</strong> Select cheese and specialty stores around New England; many Whole Foods stores; and online at: <a href="http://cellarsatjasperhill.com/" target="_blank">cellarsatjasperhill.com</a>