Cheese lifestyle, reviews and recommendations
The Grate My Cheese database of cheese reviews. Reviewer’s opinions are their own.
Culinary folklore has it that the pungent Époisses cheese possesses a stench so foetid its transportation on some public transport networks in France is outlawed. Now, I am an avid fan of any cheese that threatens either my health or… Continue reading "Époisses (Tesco Finest)"
Following on from recent review on a Manchego wrapped in a rosemary rind, I thought it prudent to have a go at tasting Manchego in all its naked glory. The Lidl Deluxe offering claims to be rich and nutty with… Continue reading "Manchego (Lidl Deluxe)"
Saint-Félicien is a deliciously creamy soft cow’s-milk cheese. The nearest mass-market touchstone is a really creamy Brie, and this cheese belongs to the same soft-ripened family, but that doesn’t do justice to its excellent subtle flavour. To eat a Saint-Félicien… Continue reading "Saint-Félicien (Tesco Finest)"
There has been much talk on the site recently about the battle between Cheddar and Red Leicester. I have long advocated that there is plenty of room in the cheeseboard of the world for both (although I confess I am… Continue reading "Red Fox Red Leicester (Lidl Deluxe)"
This website primarily exists to rate and review luxurious, unusual or exciting cheeses. Cathedral City Mature Cheddar is none of those. However, there is a very strong argument to be made that this cheese is in fact the best cheese… Continue reading "Cheddar (Cathedral City Mature)"
Of the cheeses to come out of Spain, Manchego is probably one which most people will know best. The hard cheese is made from the milk of the Manchega sheep in the La Mancha region of Spain (pretty strong naming… Continue reading "Manchego with Rosemary"
Cheeses are not, by their nature, solitary creatures; rather they are pack animals. A single cheese is highly enjoyable, but a plethora of cheeses is far preferable. In their natural habitat of the cheese board, stronger cheeses can herd weaker… Continue reading "Christmas Cheese Boards"
Avengers Infinity War boldly claimed to be “The Most Ambitious Crossover Event in History” and was subsequently and rightly mocked by the internet. All I can say to that is that Nick Fury has evidently never heard of Cinco Lanzas.… Continue reading "Cinco Lanzas (Garcia Baquero Gran Reserva)"
A trip to the cheese counter at the deli is always a delight. You can almost bank on finding a new and interesting cheese to sample. So it was with my next 3 planned reviews. You might pay a premium… Continue reading "Stihians Cornish Yarg (Lynher Dairies)"
An admirable second entry under the “cheese ingot” banner, which as is well-documented elsewhere I am physiologically unable to resist. This is a pretty decent Red Leicester which is as easy to eat as the well-received blue Cheddar ingot equivalent… Continue reading "Red Leicester Bite Ingot Truckle (Tesco Finest)"