Cheese lifestyle, reviews and recommendations
Boursin Garlic and Herbs is in my opinion a ‘staple cheese’; I have consistently eaten it since I was a child and will continue to do so. I find that the flavour focuses more on garlic and less on chives… Continue reading "Boursin (Garlic & Herbs)"
A farmier, punchier alternative to venerable cheeseboard workhorses like Brie and Camembert, Langres is a semi-soft, washed-rind French cow’s cheese. It is substantially stronger in flavour and smell; whether this is a plus or not depends on your tolerance for… Continue reading "Langres (Tesco ‘Finest’)"
Of the varieties of cheese to review, cheddar is by far the most popular and most competitive. At any tasting evening we are likely to have multiple different varieties to compare and contrast. My first impression of this cheddar is… Continue reading "Cheddar (Sainsbury’s British Mature)"
Port Salut has the much esteemed accolade of being my personal favourite cheese that is available off a supermarket shelf. It was originally devised by monks in the Port-du-Salut Abbey, but they sold the rights and the cheese is now… Continue reading "Port Salut"
There are many articles online regarding cheese and wine pairings, but I find that most of these are written by wine-lovers and are written primarily so that the cheese can augment and improve the experience of the wine. This is… Continue reading "Pairing Wine with Cheese, from the Cheese Perspective"
So, you love cheese (at least I hope you do otherwise you are on the wrong website) and you have friends who also love cheese (great minds think alike!). Why not treat them to a night of food, fun and… Continue reading "Host Your Own Cheese Night!"
This is a delightful looking little book, designed for cheese enthusiasts to record their thoughts on cheeses. The book itself is very nicely made, if a little rudimentary. It is small enough to fit in your pocket and the print… Continue reading "33 Books – 33 Pieces of Cheese"
Generally I am not a fan of fruit or chocolate in cheese. I would much rather have one or the other. I have tried various chocolate and fruit cheeses at various Christmas cheese evenings with limited joy. Of those that… Continue reading "Yorkshire Wensleydale with White Chocolate, Raspberries and Prosecco (Aldi ‘Specially Selected’)"
Most cheeses make you choose. The silken caress of a Somerset Brie across the tongue; the throaty roar of an extra mature Cheddar; the foetid, reeking rankness of a Stinking Bishop – you must pick one at a time, embrace… Continue reading "Tesco Finest Chaource"
At every cheese night we seek to find at least one item that pushes the boundaries of what it means to be a cheese. At the time of writing, of the various candidates submitted, this cheese lies furthest from my… Continue reading "Four Seas Cheese Kamaboko Fish Sausage"