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Showing posts with label semi-hard. Show all posts

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Jarlsberg

Country of Origin: Norway
This is a sharp and flavorful cheese. It is quite similar to Swiss cheese, but it has some sweet, wild notes to it that make it a little different. It would be excellent in any recipe using Swiss cheese, and is also very tasty on it's own. Dustin's other favorite, the kids liked it.
Photo credit: mensxp.com

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Applewood-smoked Provolone

Country of Origin: Italy (provolone itself, the smoked variety came from Wisconsin)
Have you ever noticed what great cheese those Italians make? This was our favorite cheese thus far. It was very smoky with great depth of flavor. It's smell and flavor brought back memories of a campfire. We loved it- including the kids. Lauren and Matthew's favorite.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Gouda

Country of Origin: Holland
This cheese is mild, creamy and smooth. It is somewhat similar to a mild Cheddar in taste and texture (but better). It was really delicious. The kids loved it! It is sold in a wheel and is coated in wax (usually red but sometimes yellow) which should be removed. The wax keeps it fresh, so slice a wedge and just remove the wax from that section, leaving the wax on the rest.
Photo credit: wischeese.com