With a cheese tradition reaching back 4000 years, the French Basque region, which sits on the western edge of the Pyrénées Mountains, is known especially for smooth, semi-firm sheep’s milk cheeses. Mendia fits right into this tradition. It is easygoing, smooth, and tastes like popcorn and salted butter. The silky texture and mellow flavor make it perfect for melting on a tuna sandwich, grating into a steaming bowl of sautéed greens, or adding to a plate of scrambled eggs with spicy chorizo.