Say CHEESE!

[jswordy]

Mmm... Taleggio, a wonderful stinky cheese of mild flavor that pairs well with reds. Named after Val Taleggio, an Alpine valley in Italy.

 

[Meadini]

I bought a nice Apple smoked Gruyere from Safeway over the weekend. It went quick so no pic, lol.

 

[Meadini]

She brought some more home tonight! Here’s a pic

 

[Boatboy24]

Mmm... Taleggio, a wonderful stinky cheese of mild flavor that pairs well with reds. Named after Val Taleggio, an Alpine valley in Italy.

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I can't believe I forgot to mention that one! Excellent choice!

 

[Sailor323]

If you like "stinky" red bacteria cheese, you can't do better than French Meunster or Willoughby (an American cheese). Sweet, rich, nutty. One of my faves

 

[jswordy]

I can't believe I forgot to mention that one! Excellent choice!

Yep, has a nice buttery flavor and semi-soft. Very good. About your bacon gouda sammich suggestion, be sure to watch closely. That gouda melts quick! But it was tasty! I have enough for maybe 3-4 more of them...

 

[sour_grapes]

+1 on Taleggio.

If you like Gruyere, keep an eye out for Comté. It is a bit hard to come by, but is lovely. And once in a great while I come across the more mild Tomme de Savoie.

For cooking, I actually prefer Grana Padano to its bigger brother, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Mushroom brie (champignon brie) is an everyday fave.

 

[Nebbiolo020]

Mmm... Taleggio, a wonderful stinky cheese of mild flavor that pairs well with reds. Named after Val Taleggio, an Alpine valley in Italy.

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Taleggio is one of my all time favorite cheeses but I have scared off family members who aren’t so adventurous with it.

 

[sour_grapes]

If you want a real treat, find yourself one of these Woolwich goat bries. Oh, the hircine goodness!

 

[jswordy]

Please, please, please more pix of the cheeses you are eating! Mmmm...

 

[jswordy]

Tonight's cheese is Tomme de Savoie, a mild, soft cow's milk cheese, in this case made by France's Herve Mons.



Mmm... A lovely, light nutty and mushroomy flavor...

 

[sour_grapes]

And once in a great while I come across the more mild Tomme de Savoie.

Tonight's cheese is Tomme de Savoie, a mild, soft cow's milk cheese, in this case made by France's Herve Mons.

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Mmm... A lovely, light nutty and mushroomy flavor...

Yes!! Enjoy!

 

[sour_grapes]

Here is a new one by me: Challerhocker, pronounced "holler hocker." Bought it on a whim. I actually thought it was a local product when I bought it, but it is a Gruyere-like Swiss cheese. It is similarly nutty, etc., but I would say it is noticably saltier. Very tasty.

 

[sour_grapes]

Tonight's preprandial featured buffalo mozzeralla in a caprese salad. The tomato was from my sister-in-law's garden, the basil was from my garden, but I farmed out the buffalo and the EVOO!

 

[Boatboy24]

I've never heard of this particular cheese, and it's apparently pretty pricey. I'm curious though - anyone ever tried?

 

[jswordy]

I've never heard of this particular cheese, and it's apparently pretty pricey. I'm curious though - anyone ever tried?

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Oh that looks GOOOOOD! I gotta keep my eye out for that one. Check this out...

https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/tips-and-ideas/archive/singing-praises-rogue-river-blue

 

[sour_grapes]

It's that time of year again!

 

[jswordy]

It's that time of year again!

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Just got back from a cheese-buying trip myself. I'm good to go for awhile now. Stay tuned!

 

[jswordy]

Oh that looks GOOOOOD! I gotta keep my eye out for that one. Check this out...

https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/tips-and-ideas/archive/singing-praises-rogue-river-blue

Of course, the durned fools don't stock it here! But I got other places to check yet...

 

[jswordy]

Tonight's gustatory excursion is to the Netherlands, courtesy of a young Red Gouda.