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sugarmamma · 10-09-2011, 08:07 AM

How about some CHEESE talk?

I am a huge fan of the stronger tasting cheeses. Like Jarlsberg and Stilton Blue and Red Lester. I also like Pecorino and Feta. I'm also a HUGE fan of a SUPER sharp white or yellow cheddar!

Mozzarella (fresh) is good with fresh basil and tomato and balsamic (caprese) but otherwise I have little use for it.

I like Brie but it has to be paired with something with substance to accentuate the creaminess without overpowering it.

Are you a strong(stinky

) cheese lover or a mild or dare I say processed cheese lover?

What do you love (or hate) about strong cheeses? Do you pair them with fruit and wine?

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-09-2011, 08:51 AM

I love cheese!! I have paired with fruit and crackers too. Not wine yet. But would love to hear some good combinations!

sugarmamma · 10-09-2011, 08:59 AM

Here are a couple of guides I found. The link is very comprehensive with a click feature to learn more about each cheese and wine.

Cheese and Wine Pairing Guide - GourmetSleuth

Red Wines

Recommended Cheeses
Beaujolais
Emmentaler, Feta, Fresh Goat, Gruyere, Raclette
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mild Blue, Cantal, Mild Cheddar, Dry Jack, Gouda, Gruyere
Chianti
Fontina, Mozarella, Parmesan, Pecorino, Pecorino Romano
Merlot
Asiago, Mild Blue, Cantal, Aged Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere, Manchego
Pinot Noir
Brie, Camembert, Crottin, Epoisses, Gruyere, Fresh and Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Washed-Rind/Stinky
Port /Madeira
Asiago, Emmentaler, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Roquefort, Stilton
Rosé
Asiago, Brie, Camembert, Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Fontina, Manchego, Oaxaca, Parmesan, Ricotta
Shiraz / Syrah
Asiago, Blue, Aged Cheddar, Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Gruyere, Manchego
Zinfandel
Asiago, Blue, Dry Jack, Gouda

White Wines

Recommended Cheeses
Chardonnay
Brie, Bucheron, Camembert, Epoisses, Gruyere, Mozzarella, Panela, Ricotta, Teleme
Chenin Blanc
Blue Castello, Crescenza, Dry Jack, Feta, Fontina, Goat Camembert, Gouda, Ricotta, Teleme
Gewurztraminer
Asiago, Boursin, Cheddar, Emmentaler, Gruyere, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Washed-Rind/Stinky
Riesling
Colby, Crescenza, Emmentaler, Fontina, Gouda, Gruyere, Panela, Parmesan, Teleme, Wash-Rind/Stinky
Sparkling Wine / Champagne
Asiago, Blue, Brie, Camembert, Aged Cheddar, Dry Jack, Feta, Gruyere
Sauternes /
Late Harvest Wines
Gorgonzola, Emmentaler, Parmesan, Roquefort, Stilton, Washed-Rind/Stinky
Sauvignon Blanc
Fumé Blanc / Sancerre
Blue Castello, Bucheron, Camembert, Crottin, Dry Jack, Feta, Fresh Goat, Gruyere, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta

chattiesmom · 10-09-2011, 09:03 AM

Oh man, I am Cheezy, too! I love x-sharp cheddar, blue cheese (mostly salad dressing) and romano and parmesan. I love cheese and fruit. I grew up eating melted cheddar on hot homemade apple pie - doesn't get much better than that!

One of my most favorite combos is cheese and jalapona peppers!

sugarmamma · 10-09-2011, 09:08 AM

I LOVE cheese stuffed jalapenos! The Old Salty Dog( by me )stuffs them with a spicy cream cheese mixture them wraps them in bacon and serves with a sweet marmalade dipping sauce

Micah my love · 10-09-2011, 09:40 AM

I love cheese with whatever and never had one that i didn't like

gidget529 · 10-09-2011, 09:53 AM

We are cheese LOVERS! You all are talking our language. Have you ever tried XXX sharp cheddar from New York? We have not tried it yet, but have heard it is wonderful. We love a good gorgonzola. Jalapenos and cheese is delish.

I like a Pinot Noir w cheese. Believe it or not, a good hard cider is tasty w cheese. The fermented apple flavor really goes well w the cheese. I also like to make a cheese fondue w either a guiness or a nice white wine.

sugarmamma · 10-09-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

We are cheese LOVERS! You all are talking our language. Have you ever tried XXX sharp cheddar from New York? We have not tried it yet, but have heard it is wonderful. We love a good gorgonzola. Jalapenos and cheese is delish.

I like a Pinot Noir w cheese. Believe it or not, a good hard cider is tasty w cheese. The fermented apple flavor really goes well w the cheese. I also like to make a cheese fondue w either a guiness or a nice white wine.

I have had XXX sharp white cheddar from Ireland and I LOVE it!

Reserve Irish Cheddar Cheese

hard cider and wine are both REALLY good with cheese. Same reason apples and grapes are great with cheese I guess

cheese fondue with beer or wine is SO good.....too bad I'm on a diet

Micah my love · 10-09-2011, 10:46 AM

I love cheese slices on apples

chattiesmom · 10-09-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micah my love

I love cheese slices on apples

Yummy. Isn't cheese amazing? It's so versatile.

What about cheese grits?

sugarmamma · 10-09-2011, 10:59 AM

love cheese grits!

Love grits in general

sugarmamma · 10-09-2011, 11:02 AM

I was looking for flavored cheeses (there are some very unusual ones....)

but this is what I found instead

Cheese and Spaghetti Ice Cream??

Food Network Humor 18 Unusual Ice Cream Flavors From Around The World

Micah my love · 10-09-2011, 11:13 AM

not to good looking

chachi · 10-09-2011, 11:46 AM

The only kind of cheese I have found that I dont care for is feta. I make a 4 cheese pasta that is yummy. Another thing I like to make is loaded french fries topped with cheese, ranch dressing and bacon bits yummo!

sugarmamma · 10-09-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

The only kind of cheese I have found that I dont care for is feta. I make a 4 cheese pasta that is yummy. Another thing I like to make is loaded french fries topped with cheese, ranch dressing and bacon bits yummo!

What don't you like about Feta? The salt content? I love salt so that is a major plus for me in the Feta department

10-09-2011, 08:07 AM	#1
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	Lets get cheezy! How about some CHEESE talk? I am a huge fan of the stronger tasting cheeses. Like Jarlsberg and Stilton Blue and Red Lester. I also like Pecorino and Feta. I'm also a HUGE fan of a SUPER sharp white or yellow cheddar! Mozzarella (fresh) is good with fresh basil and tomato and balsamic (caprese) but otherwise I have little use for it. I like Brie but it has to be paired with something with substance to accentuate the creaminess without overpowering it. Are you a strong(stinky ) cheese lover or a mild or dare I say processed cheese lover? What do you love (or hate) about strong cheeses? Do you pair them with fruit and wine? __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

10-09-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I love cheese!! I have paired with fruit and crackers too. Not wine yet. But would love to hear some good combinations! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

10-09-2011, 08:59 AM	#3
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	Here are a couple of guides I found. The link is very comprehensive with a click feature to learn more about each cheese and wine. Cheese and Wine Pairing Guide - GourmetSleuth Red Wines Recommended Cheeses Beaujolais Emmentaler, Feta, Fresh Goat, Gruyere, Raclette Cabernet Sauvignon Mild Blue, Cantal, Mild Cheddar, Dry Jack, Gouda, Gruyere Chianti Fontina, Mozarella, Parmesan, Pecorino, Pecorino Romano Merlot Asiago, Mild Blue, Cantal, Aged Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere, Manchego Pinot Noir Brie, Camembert, Crottin, Epoisses, Gruyere, Fresh and Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Washed-Rind/Stinky Port /Madeira Asiago, Emmentaler, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Roquefort, Stilton Rosé Asiago, Brie, Camembert, Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Fontina, Manchego, Oaxaca, Parmesan, Ricotta Shiraz / Syrah Asiago, Blue, Aged Cheddar, Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Gruyere, Manchego Zinfandel Asiago, Blue, Dry Jack, Gouda White Wines Recommended Cheeses Chardonnay Brie, Bucheron, Camembert, Epoisses, Gruyere, Mozzarella, Panela, Ricotta, Teleme Chenin Blanc Blue Castello, Crescenza, Dry Jack, Feta, Fontina, Goat Camembert, Gouda, Ricotta, Teleme Gewurztraminer Asiago, Boursin, Cheddar, Emmentaler, Gruyere, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Washed-Rind/Stinky Riesling Colby, Crescenza, Emmentaler, Fontina, Gouda, Gruyere, Panela, Parmesan, Teleme, Wash-Rind/Stinky Sparkling Wine / Champagne Asiago, Blue, Brie, Camembert, Aged Cheddar, Dry Jack, Feta, Gruyere Sauternes / Late Harvest Wines Gorgonzola, Emmentaler, Parmesan, Roquefort, Stilton, Washed-Rind/Stinky Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc / Sancerre Blue Castello, Bucheron, Camembert, Crottin, Dry Jack, Feta, Fresh Goat, Gruyere, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

10-09-2011, 09:03 AM	#4
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Oh man, I am Cheezy, too! I love x-sharp cheddar, blue cheese (mostly salad dressing) and romano and parmesan. I love cheese and fruit. I grew up eating melted cheddar on hot homemade apple pie - doesn't get much better than that! One of my most favorite combos is cheese and jalapona peppers! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

10-09-2011, 09:08 AM	#5
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	I LOVE cheese stuffed jalapenos! The Old Salty Dog( by me )stuffs them with a spicy cream cheese mixture them wraps them in bacon and serves with a sweet marmalade dipping sauce __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

10-09-2011, 09:40 AM	#6
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	I love cheese with whatever and never had one that i didn't like __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

10-09-2011, 09:53 AM	#7
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	We are cheese LOVERS! You all are talking our language. Have you ever tried XXX sharp cheddar from New York? We have not tried it yet, but have heard it is wonderful. We love a good gorgonzola. Jalapenos and cheese is delish. I like a Pinot Noir w cheese. Believe it or not, a good hard cider is tasty w cheese. The fermented apple flavor really goes well w the cheese. I also like to make a cheese fondue w either a guiness or a nice white wine. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

10-09-2011, 10:46 AM	#9
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	I love cheese slices on apples __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

10-09-2011, 10:59 AM	#11
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	love cheese grits! Love grits in general __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

10-09-2011, 11:02 AM	#12
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	Omg I was looking for flavored cheeses (there are some very unusual ones....) but this is what I found instead Cheese and Spaghetti Ice Cream?? Food Network Humor 18 Unusual Ice Cream Flavors From Around The World __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

10-09-2011, 11:13 AM	#13
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	not to good looking __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

10-09-2011, 11:46 AM	#14
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The only kind of cheese I have found that I dont care for is feta. I make a 4 cheese pasta that is yummy. Another thing I like to make is loaded french fries topped with cheese, ranch dressing and bacon bits yummo! __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427