UPDATE (Dec 2012) I was just doing a little bit of research about this cheese, and, um, it was from a can??? (see links below: ). The cheese I tasted at that party last year was not in a can, but I suppose it COULD have been at some point? It’s made at Washington State University, and I [...]
This cheese is awesome! Sharp, salty firm cheese from Trader Joe’s .. no idea who makes the cheese or where TJs gets it from but it’s lovely. The flavour reminds me of parmesan in terms of it’s saltiness but it’s creamier and not as hard as parmesan. Afew casein crystals sprinkled here and there ..always [...]
You just can’t go wrong with British Stilton. Growing up in England this was naturally the first blue I experienced. I’ve been a stalwart fan ever since. I like its comparative dryness next to other blues. The stronger the Stilton, the better as far as I’m concerned. I sort of lose interest when there’s only [...]
Isn’t this pretty? That’s vegetable ash in the center of this French semi soft cheese. I think Morbier is already on my blog but I’m having fun with my new mobile WordPress app. This reminds me of the Chaumes I sampled yesterday .. but perhaps a little saltier than the Chaumes… there’s a hint of [...]