Cheese

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
10/03/2009 22:54

Im a big fan of cheese, even a member of the uk cheese society.



Whats everybodys favorite cheese?



Im just interested to see, so if you could try keep the thread to just the answer pls...





thanks tootie

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
10/03/2009 23:01

My boyfriend and I adore good cheeses - arrived back from NC yesterday - I don't mind Hellim but why oh why do supermarkets there choose to stock up on Dutch cheese - which, no offence, is not the best in world is it!!!!!

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
10/03/2009 23:02

Bllue stilton/Gorgonzola

batterboy58



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 442

Message Posted:
10/03/2009 23:06

............Feta.........

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
10/03/2009 23:08

oh dear here comes DC.whatch out .!!.



i love my Brie..all melted and gooooooie,oh and on french bread.but that about all the French i like.(sorry)











spider,

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
10/03/2009 23:09

jakki, because it keeps well in plastic wrapers and hummid conditions, good cheese is a living, breathing and needs air.



i like hellim but the cheaper is very salty to keep it from going off in the heat.



like all cheese you get wot you pay for.



tootie

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
10/03/2009 23:54

Hi all,



Like smithy I like stilton and gorganzola also pecorino yum yum



Lilli do you sell pecorino in your delli?





The butlers wife

fredred


Joined: 09/12/2007
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 00:11

It has to be Blue stilton

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 00:14

Simply the best, Dairylea

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 00:17

Camambert, Feta, Manchego, Cheddar, Cornish Yarg, Pecorino, St Agur, Parmiggiano Reggiano, Dairlea Triangles - all cheese really yum yum!

ladyjessic


Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 05:35

Jakki try begga mature cheese ( the one with the black label ) so far the best cheese i have found here for taste.

ladyjessic


Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 05:39

Bega black label strong mature cheddar very moreish

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 08:37

Like all cheese , but my very favourites are , Danish Blue , Brie , Hellim { fried } .Parmiggiano Reggiano and Butlers Reserve .

Regards , Simbas

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 08:45

Hi all and to the butlers wife we do sell all the cheeses you mention plus a lot more. My fav is Tallegio plus a good range of saamis parma ham etc xx all great on our home made breads xxxxx

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 08:50

Absolutely bonkers ! - a post about cheese..



You'll be showing everyone your Skandinavian credit card collection next....





Nick

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 09:00

Oh , do you have one as well Nick ?

In jest , Simbas

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 10:02

hi nick,i have a collection of 100 empty, walkers cheese and onion packets.could ido a swap for your skandinavian credit card collection.



as to the original question. mature chedder, danish blue, gorgonzola

stilton,i believe there are over 300 british cheese's but many of them

little known.

Amber


Joined: 26/09/2008
Posts: 561

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 10:06

Monterey Jack.

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 10:17

http://www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk/shop_content.php?coID=4&XTCsid=445af5289617871e489c8f7d9897e161



Take a little look at this site. For you cheese lovers it must be the Mecca. I used to work 200 metres away from the shop and every Friday afternoon I went for a little fix.



My favourite is Epoisse.

Kitty1


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 683

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 10:27

Applewood smoked cheddar, Tete de Moine (I even possess a girolle for this cheese), Collier's Welsh cheddar, decent Greek feta (sorry Cyprus, it just ain't the same), Tallegio, Dolcelaate, Raclette.



I could live off nothing but cheese quite happily...oh, hang on...I very nearly already do.

Oilman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 10:27

I love Fench and Italian cheeses but apart from Stilton my favourite English cheese is Stinking Bishop. Even my French and Italian friends would agree it is a magnificent cheese. I first bought that at Paxton and Whitfield in Stratford but have since bought it in local markets in Worcester area. Other cheeses I adore are Torte Marscapone and Fourme D'ambe and as a Shropshire man Shropshire Blue.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 10:43

Hi oilman . I have heard of that Stinking Bishop , but have never come across it . Does it come from a specialist shop ?

Regards , Simbas

Oilman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 11:04

It is originally a Gloucester cheese and was produced by monks. Why is it monks were always producing alcohol and cheese? I suppose you can't withdraw form all the pleasures!!!!! Simbas like I said I first bought it in Paxton and Whitfield who are specialist cheese purveyors but have bought it as far afield as Shropshire, Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester itself. One word of advice if you buy it get it triple wrapped. It's not called Stiking Bishop for nothing!!!!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 11:11

Thanks , Bless you

Simbas

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 11:35

Where is our cheese expert the Mad Crusader?

A low profile the Hippo thinks he is taking.

bridie


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 308

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 12:07

Jarlsberg, but many years since I've had any.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 12:16

In NC Feta & Hellim.



In UK Farmhouse Cheddar & Stilton.



Last night did Puff Pastry tarts with home dried vine tomatoes, Feta, olives, served with lots of Rocket & Olive oil & Balsamic Vinegar dressing.

Delicious and easy!



Rob

segmen


Joined: 05/12/2008
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 13:03

Hi Tootie,

Definitely blue stilton and if I not available I consider gorgonzola..

Thank you for putting this subject forward and good luck.





Huseyin

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 13:12

Kitty, message 21.



Raclette cheese. Excellent. I have a raclette grill. Have you ever tried this?



http://images.google.co.uk/images?sourceid=navclient&hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4DKUK_en-GBGB271TR273&q=raclette&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=_Zq3SbTgNZGc_gb9jvW0Cw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 14:28

Hi all you Northeasterners,



What about Wensleydale, great with Christmas cake and Hotcross buns.



Stinking Bishop can be bought from any good cheese shop or deli but be warned it isn't called stinking for nothing. It will stink your fridge and house out for days.



Lilli out on the 30th March and will definitely making a visit to you.



The Butlers wife.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
11/03/2009 21:14

Like Brutus Lancashire mild and crumbly, with a bunch of grapes. yummy.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
12/03/2009 11:47

mine would be, brie, home made hellim and port salute.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
12/03/2009 11:49

Stilton with a nice bottle of Amarone.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
12/03/2009 12:05

Favourite cheese starter:



Camembert dips.



1 small round tub per person, or larger tub for 2 or more.

Remove wrapping from cheese

Replace cheese in wooden tub, put lid on bottom

Make some slits in top, or remove a central circle

Place in oven at 180C for 15/20mins, or until fully melted & bubbly

Serve with batons of Carrot, Celery, Breadsticks, Pitta slices, etc



Deelish!



Rob

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
12/03/2009 13:07

Hi RonJo , sounds really yummy , i buy one of those big round Brie's cover it in Puff Pastry , brush with beaten egg , and bake at 200c for 30mins served on a bed of salad and redcurrant relish it will serve 8 easy

Regards , Simbas

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
12/03/2009 16:13

Fried Hellim, really crispy or done on the barbeque and the other one is Edam.

Kitty1


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 683

Message Posted:
12/03/2009 16:48

Pinkchilli...thanks for that. I've not tried one of those grills, they look awesome, but I have fondued it and it was lovely.



My favourite toy is my girolle - on the rare occasions I can get Tete De Moine that is!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 10:05

hi kitty i have applewood for you xxxxxx