We had passed the Town Clock Cheese Shoppe on Route 41 in Gap many times, but either we were in a hurry or it was closed or about to close. But the stars aligned this past Saturday afternoon and we were finally able to stop in.
Unlike the completely empty cheese shop in the famous Monty Python sketch, this one is full of all sorts of very local, domestic and imported cheeses, as well as lots of snacks. The affable owner, Bill Houder, is immensely knowledgeable about his wares, loves to talk about cheese and is happy to provide you with samples and to suggest wine pairings.
On the walls are lots of old photos and news clippings about the shop, and the owner's collection of antique milk bottles is on display.
We made two purchases: Cromwell Double Gloucester cheese with chives and onion and Kerrygold Dubliner, imported from Ireland.
The shop is open on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Next time I visit I will sample some of the dessert cheeses (sticky toffee cheese was one of them)!
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