For cheese lovers...favorite cheese? and what do you eat with it?

[december-fire]

Not sure what possessed me to try this in the first place, but I like toast (something with seeds - multigrain, whatever) with fieldberry jam (blueberry, blackberry, raspberry all in one jar) and a piece of old cheddar on top. I call it 'breakfast' when I'm too lazy to make eggs.

Here's a tasty baked brie recipe from Pampered Chef; its the variation using Brown Sugar and Dijon Mustard (bottom right corner). I've never made it myself, but someone in my Book Club often makes it when she hosts. Its so good.

The same person also brought Boursin Shallot and Chive soft cheese to a recent Ladies Weekend at the Lake. It was very popular with all of us. I've since purchased that type, as well as the Cranberry and Pepper flavour. Just spread a bit on crackers.

Darn, having trouble posting the pdf version of the recipe. Let me come back later with it.

 

[kenny]

Long ago I used to like Cheetos.

For some reason (????) I now can no longer even walk down that aisle at the store.

 

[monarch64]

I'm a little embarrassed at the amount of cheese in my fridge. Yesterday I sampled some Gouda at Kroger and had to tell the lady I couldn't buy any because I had more than I can ever consume already.

I love alllllll the cheese except goat/feta.

Grilled cheese sandwich = havarti and Kraft American--the gooiest!

Wensleydale with pineapple

Fresh mozz = Caprese salad

Double cream brie with cranberry topping whatever entertainment crackers happen to be around

That's just off the top of my head. God I love cheese.

 

[AGBF]

Brie is great warm out of the oven with strawberries.

No carbs here, but my favorite combination is brie en crôute with fruit /preserves baked in. I often bring that to family holiday gatherings.

 

[rainydaze]

I'm not a cheese connoisseur, but I love fresh mozzarella balls sprinkled with kosher salt. One of my favorite daily snacks.

For a treat, I love baked brie with an apricot jam & jalapeño mix, sprinkled with pecans. Yum! I like it on Cass white crackers.

 

[House Cat]

I'm a little embarrassed at the amount of cheese in my fridge. Yesterday I sampled some Gouda at Kroger and had to tell the lady I couldn't buy any because I had more than I can ever consume already.

I love alllllll the cheese except goat/feta.

Grilled cheese sandwich = havarti and Kraft American--the gooiest!

Wensleydale with pineapple

Fresh mozz = Caprese salad

Double cream brie with cranberry topping whatever entertainment crackers happen to be around

That's just off the top of my head. God I love cheese.

The only time one should be embarrassed about the amount of cheese in their fridge is when they do not have any!

 

[AGBF]

Just back from grocery shopping. While at it I went to Balducci's. I had polished off the white Stilton and apricot cheese in my fridge, so I picked up some more. I noticed (for the benefit of my fellow cheese lovers in this thread) that they also sell white Stilton with mango and ginger. I have tried that and it is not my favorite. If I had never tried the apricot I might have fallen in love, but I do not love ginger, so I do not buy it. For ginger lovers, it may be right up your alley, though.

Deb

 

[redwood66]

I think I need to find this Stilton with apricots.

 

[monarch64]

Gotta have a good parmesano reggiano. Love it grated over a salad.
I also love a nice Jarlsberg, with crackers.

Ohhhh, Jarlsberg. Kroger deli here makes a Jarlsberg DIP. It's insanely rich and I can't eat more than 1-2 bites before I basically overdose on it. I have a friend who absolutely loves it and everytime said friend comes over we have to have that dip, and crackers (we will eat it with ANY crackers, ANNNY) and Michael David Petite sirah or our little go-to everytime wine Petite petit. I usually just throw out a cheese board with bunches of fresh grapes and nuts and we nosh and chat for hours. Not sure if that's due to the wine or the dip. I'm thinking it's the dip!

 

[boerumbiddy]

Stilton. Real English stilton, from the two or three creameries that turn out the genuine article. Will happily nibble it without intermediary off of a silver knife, but I do like old-fashioned salty Triscuits, if fresh. I like to drink port or sweet madeira with it.
I also like the wicked triple creams, of course, especially Explorateur and Delice de Bourgogne. And there's nothing wrong with sharp cheddar sticks dipped in Dijon mustard or in a grilled cheese sandwich.

 

[madelise]

I *LOVE* cheese.
Aged chedder. BRIE is my absolute favorite, because it's super creamy and spreadable. Irish Porter cheddar is BEAUTIFUL and delicious.. mozarella.. GOAT CHEESE is another favorite..

I can't get enough of cheese. I like it on fresh sliced baguette bread, but if that's not available, crackers are fine. I love soft cheeses with apple slices, too, like creamier brie or goat cheese. I can eat it alone if it's harder cheese. Mmmm... cheese.

My new sport has been making charcuterie displays with cheeses and other little noms for wine tasting. Discovering new cheeses to add to the boards have been so much fun!

 

[ksinger]

Unfortunately, our single cheesemonger was shut out by the entry of Whole Foods into our small market here. They are still around, but way too far to get to except for a super special trip.

Luckily, many more places carry decent cheese finally, so we're able to survive at least. So, my faves are the English cheddars, the sharper the better, and a super-aged gouda - amber colored with crunchy lactic acid crystals in it. Eaten alone in tiny cubes at room temp (of course) - so much flavor bang for the buck, kinda like candy.

Mmmm. Wonder if the hubs has polished off the gouda. (off to check!)

 

[canuk-gal]

I'm a little embarrassed at the amount of cheese in my fridge. Yesterday I sampled some Gouda at Kroger and had to tell the lady I couldn't buy any because I had more than I can ever consume already.

I love alllllll the cheese except goat/feta.

Grilled cheese sandwich = havarti and Kraft American--the gooiest!

Wensleydale with pineapple

Fresh mozz = Caprese salad

Double cream brie with cranberry topping whatever entertainment crackers happen to be around

That's just off the top of my head. God I love cheese.

I had no idea this would be good--but tried it yesterday and WOWYUM! Thanks Miss M!

 

[LLJsmom]

You guys are awesome!! So nice to be among cheese lovers. The new recipes and how-tos are great! I hope everyone will share whenever a new combo hits the happy part of their palate. Cheese lovers go forth and savor!