What interesting and tasty cheese are you enjoying today? This is like the spirits thread but for cheese.

[Doodski]

Still, nothing beats processed american cheese on a burger! I always keep some on hand just for that....

All the double quarter pounder cheeseburgers I get around town all have American cheese slices on them. Not fancy cheddar stuff.

 

[Chrispy]

All the double quarter pounder cheeseburgers I get around town all have American cheese slices on them. Not fancy cheddar stuff.

Once in a while I'll make mine cheddar or jack instead, but I always come back to the pure processed bliss....

 

[GD Fan]

Cheddar gets a little too greasy on a burger. Gotta go with American or pepperjack.

Oh, and a burger without cheese should not be allowed!

 

[hex168]

Two cheeses I love. 1) a classic Stilton, and 2) my favorite Cabot cheese:

 

[Mr. Widget]

Well, since you asked... just had a bit on this one tonight.

 

[Doodski]

I was buying Russian braided cheese from the Doukhobors in Canada for years but I no longer live near them so that idea is nothing now.

 

[sam_adams]

It's not an authentic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich without this:

 

[analogonly]

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[Mnyb]

Västerbotten cheese on crisp bread with pickled herring on the side

 

[flor]

I live in the Netherlands, no shortage of amazing Dutch cheeses here. But my absolute fave is Epoisses Berthaut, especially when it’s ripe and melts at room temperature. Stinky perfection.

 

[Doodski]

View attachment 361237View attachment 361237Västerbotten cheese on crisp bread with pickled herring on the side

Now that sounds very nice. I love wrapped pickled herring with pickle in the middle. Very much. I can gobble down that stuff in quantity.

 

[fredoamigo]

The best combination with cheese that I know is fig and it is downright sublime.

 

[Doodski]

The best combination with cheese that I know is fig and it is downright sublime.

Isn't France the cheese capitol of Earth? That's what I as a Canadian have been led to believe.

 

[fredoamigo]

Isn't France the cheese capitol of Earth? That's what I as a Canadian have been led to believe.

By diversity, I think yes there are more than 1200 varieties of French cheeses listed in France .

 

[Doodski]

By diversity, I think yes there are more than 1200 varieties of French cheeses listed in France .

Very cool. I have also been led to believe that the French spend more of their income on food and wine than most/all other nations. I took that to heart and increased my food expense budget for more exotics and such and I am much happier and energetic for that.

 

[fredoamigo]

If you can find Roquefort in your country? there is still a combination that I love with a rib of beef or a fillet of beef.. Crumble the Roquefort In a sauce boat, melt the Roquefort in the oven, mixing gently, set aside to warm, add salt and pepper.. then pour this sauce on the meat...a delight! with Mascarporne it's not bad either.

 

[Doodski]

If you can find Roquefort in your country? there is still a combination that I love with a rib of beef or a fillet of beef.. Crumble the Roquefort In a sauce boat, melt the Roquefort in the oven, mixing gently, set aside to warm, add salt and pepper.. then pour this sauce on the meat...a delight! with Mascarporne it's not bad either.

I'll pick up a steak etc and try this. I am intrigued and it sounds like a great comfort food too. I'll serve it with a nice pasta and have a serotonin overload.

 

[fredoamigo]

Very cool. I have also been led to believe that the French spend more of their income on food and wine than most/all other nations. I took that to heart and increased my food expense budget for more exotics and such and I am much happier and energetic for that.

wine consumption has fallen a little but I think that the country is still among the biggest consumers of wine. For the food, and the budget I don't know? We can't generalize but in my circle, cooking is part of our discussions almost every day and it has a lot of importance and so to speak...it's one of the top 5 good things in life.

 

[Doodski]

wine consumption has fallen a little but I think that the country is still among the biggest consumers of wine. For the food, and the budget I don't know? We can't generalize but in my circle, cooking is part of our discussions almost every day and it has a lot of importance and so to speak...it's one of the top 5 good things in life.

Exactly what I was told about France.

 

[Soandso]

Gjetost cheese, a Norwegian treat, is made from fresh whey rendered down and has somewhat of a caramel like flavor. Sold in supermarkets outside of Norway usually in small dense cubes wrapped in red foil you thinly shave some off of. There are on-line recipes for making it and then too rustic versions aren’t always made so dense.