Thread: Cheese and Crackers!!!

Forgive me if there's a previous thread dedicated to cheese.

I like most any kind of cheese I've tried. The stronger the better!

Years ago I bought some Limburger cheese and didn't care for it at the time. I decided it was time to have another go and purchased a block a few weeks ago. Excellent stuff! Think a more odoriferous brie with a more complex flavor. I've liked it so much I went back and bought some more.

Any blue veined cheese is also top on my list.

What is your favorite cheese?

I usually like to put out a platter of summer sausage, smoked gouda, and some kind of sesame cracker or similar over the Christmas holidays. I tried some excellent Dutch cheeses while visiting my sister-in-law and family in Holland last summer. I couldn't tell you what they were with the Dutch labels, but they were delicious.

And I don't know if it helps with the cheese, but I noticed that the cows in Holland are huge, the biggest I've seen anywhere.

Oh, and Kerrygold Dubliner cheese is also delicious, but not necessarily on a cracker.

Not long ago I went to Cabot Cheese in Quechee Gorge, VT. Tons of free samples and really good cheeses. Plus, it's connected to an antiques store and I found a W&B in there! It's right nearby the gorge which is also a sight to see. Hiked down to the bottom and back up, then went for more cheese.

the bridge over the gorge

I am a mild cheddar or pepper jack eater. I mean like, everyday. I come home from work, grab a block and knife and either saltines or Doritos.

I can't ever remember eating a cheese that I didn't like.
To me, it's one of the "superfoods!"

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by petercp4e

I can't ever remember eating a cheese that I didn't like.
To me, it's one of the "superfoods!"

Pete <:-}

Same here. My current favourites are Stolwijker farmhouse cheeses. Some of them even come with cheese mites in them. Hadn't seen those buggers for over 40 years.

My new favourite cheese is the norwegian Kraftkar. (It came to my attention after it won the champion title in the world cheese contest.) Preferrably on gingerbread crackers, no less. If you can't find Kraftkar (and you probably won't), try any other ripe blue cheese on gingerbread. Red wine goes brilliantly with this.

I am a cheese fan as well. Seriously Sharp from Cabot is good. Another one is an extra sharp cheddar from Ireland (maybe Kerrygold), bought it twice and twice the kids powered through it. I did get some however. I like Feta as well. It is crumbly, pungent and tart. All winners for me. Mozzarella, provolone, pepper jack, colby jack, etc. etc. Cheese is great!