Whats your favourite cheese?

[killoverme]

Just curious what cheeses people like eating?

I like Monterey jack, Swiss, Jarlsberg

Mozzarella and Cheddar are good too

[Keelie]

I LOVE cheese!! Hard to say which is my favourite.

The two I have most often for every day use are swiss and gouda. Some of the others I really like are:
Asiago
Camembert
Provolone
Soft goat cheese
Feta
Baldersons extra aged cheddar
Brie

What can I say, they are all good!! I love this time of year at Costco, they get LOTS of varieties of cheese.

[molala]

Beemster! All time favourite!!

EDIT: and Brie too...Cdn one!

[hempopotamus]

Chesire,
Lancashire,
Double Gloucester
German Butter
Gruyere

[wiggy]

I love cheese! All different kinds. I like to go to Whole Foods and hit the cheese counter there. Awesome.

Cantenaar
Mimolette
Jarlsberg
Saint Andre
good quality old Cheddar
Havarti
and more.

Also important to have proper bread or crackers along with stuff like nuts, figs, dates, etc. to go with your cheese.

Mmmm.

[Nikita]

Triple cream brie....FTW! Camembert second. Both warmed up...mmmm!

For everyday use (so to speak, I don't actually eat cheese every day)

Boccincini (for one of my fave salads...italian caprese)
Jarlsberg
Greek Feta
Goat cheese (again, warmed and usually in a salad)

Honourable mention to Jack cheese.

[dutchca]

Blue
Swiss
Havarti
Stilton
Feta

[mapleflag]

In no particular order: Havarti, Edam and Halumi (Greek cheese and I like it barbecued or fried in very little, or no oil).

[Decius]

It get's no better then the king of cheeses, Parmigiano-Reggiano, for me. I also like Emmental, and a good sharp aged Cheddar (one of the local cheese shops has a wonderful 8yr old cheddar they import).

[4flava]

Gorgonzola
Smoked Gouda
Havarti
Parmasan

[raymondly]

Triple cream brie....FTW! Camembert second. Both warmed up...mmmm!



Triple Cream Brie +1 (I like to BBQ it)
Manchego is my regular go to cheese though

[deep]

so-thin-you-can-see-through-them slices of old sharp cheddar...the 12-15 year Balderson is about as good as it gets at the supermarket, although it doesn't compare to some nameless cheddars we used to get in Vienna.

[Bleys007]

Surprised nobody has said oka, yet.

Oka and Gouda = win

[lister]

Beemster XO (aged two years.) My first introduction to Beemster was a six year aged one at Splendido. Very nice! I'm hoping to try Rooma whenever I hopefully find it in Toronto.

I generally prefer the harder cheeses over softer ones.

[Initial_C]

mozzarella
edam
havarti
cream cheese

for me. :)

[maebach]

Cheddar, Havarti and many more that I cant think of

[raymondly]

Oh, and Buffalo Mozzarella is awesome.

[almostfreeman]

mozzarella di bufala campana

lol i see that someone beat me to it ... Is it available in Canada? If it is made in Canada it's not the same. I think there is some sort of law here that forces cheese makers to use only pasturized milk. Raw milk cheeses are exponentially better tasting IMO.

[JordanN]

Swiss
Mozzarella
Cheddar

[killoverme]

Ohh lots of interesting cheeses. I'm always open to try new cheeses the buffalo one seems interesting.

Other then pepperjack whats another spicy cheese

[boneca]

Feta (must be the greek in me lol)

[strangeepiphany]

I like mozzarella, edam, cheddar and havarti (my favourite!).

[funkyfr3sh_]

Jalapeno Havarti !!!

[1yellowdog]

Gruyere
Feta
Blue
round slices of goat cheese with dried apricots, mmmmmm!

[fixer007]

Venezuelan Beaver Cheese.

[nalababe]

Depends on the situation...

Roblochon or many of the alp/savoie cheeses
Stilton
Black pepper pecorino (for pasta dishes)
Lancashire
Very Old Cheddar

or a mixture in a Fondue Moitié-moitié or Fribourgeoise. I do like the vacherin by itself as well....

[originalnutta]

Bleu Cheese
Buffalo Mozzarella
Aged Sharp Cheddar
Fromunda
Paneer

[Dr Butcher]

There are few I really dislike, I tend to shy away from stronger cheese but adore raclette.... Just keep it sealed away from everything else in the fridge....

Cheddar, havarti, gorgonzola, danish blue, monterrey jack, brie, romano, parm, kefalotyri/kefalogrevaria... The list goes on and on.

[raymondly]

Venezuelan Beaver Cheese.

Awesome - you know a cheese shop around here that has that?

[jv08]

I like Cheddar and Mozzarella

[evanx]

Mozzarella!

[molala]

seriously no one else likes Beemster here? It's the best cheese I ever had!! I love the caramel taste!!

[Keelie]

seriously no one else likes Beemster here? It's the best cheese I ever had!! I love the caramel taste!!

i've never had it... i'll have to look for it

[mapleflag]

I'm surprised no one listed Halumi. But I'll be the first to admit that it is an acquired taste for this type of cheese.

[UrbanPoet]

st. agur (sp*), all types of havarti, and Feta.

[Broseph]

Head!

[hempopotamus]

I'm surprised no one listed Halumi. But I'll be the first to admit that it is an acquired taste for this type of cheese.

I had that for the first time ever in May in England. Seems fairly hard to find on this side of the pond. It was done up on the BBQ.

[sumrandomguy]

cheddar, mozzarella, provolone (sp?), and marble (mix of cheddar and mozz?)

[Keelie]

cheddar, mozzarella, provolone (sp?), and marble (mix of cheddar and mozz?)

i've always thought its a mix of white and orange cheddar

[molala]

i've always thought its a mix of white and orange cheddar

really? I've always thought it's a mix of mozze and cheddar too...I never tried it though..:o

[lister]

seriously no one else likes Beemster here? It's the best cheese I ever had!! I love the caramel taste!!

Ahem. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7660673&postcount=14)

[molala]

Ahem. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7660673&postcount=14)

Ooopss....:o

I personally prefer the classic one better....I'm never a big fan of strone tasting cheese..

however...I would love to try the garlic..do you know anywhere that carry therm?

[dealiah]

What an excellent question. And the answers are making me hungry…. Nice to see there are some adventurous tasters out there. I encourage the rest to try something new; any cheese shop (and most in-store cheese counters) will offer you a tasting!

Goat BRIE is a constant around here. Melts perfectly if it's one of the more artisan brands. Great too when you can add with FRESH figs.

I quite like this Goat GOUDA from this cheese shop in Byward Market in Ottawa. (Forget at the moment from where it is imported though.) There is nothing like it in Toronto, and whenever I know anyone will be there, I insist they pick some up. It's sharp yet flavourful, with a nice solid texture; and goes with everything from Parisienne loaves to Spelt crackers.

Another nice treat is fruit Stilton – we prefer with mango and ginger. Forget where we picked it up last (might have been in Kensington MKT). Nice and soft, spreads well; with a fruity and pungent attitude.

And always awesome is a nice Applewood SMOKED Cheddar.

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There are few I really dislike, I tend to shy away from stronger cheese but adore raclette.... Just keep it sealed away from everything else in the fridge.....

That's so funny that you said that! One of my housemates just picked some up and I thought I might try it. But when I opened the package I almost fell over! She swears its fantastic and she can't get enought of it, but I just couldn't do it...

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I'm surprised no one listed Halumi. But I'll be the first to admit that it is an acquired taste for this type of cheese.

I had that for the first time ever in May in England. Seems fairly hard to find on this side of the pond. .........

Halloumi is awesome too! It's traditionally a Greek or Turkish cheese and is amazing for grilling, pan frying, even setting on fire! Lots of the places on The Danforth have this as a dish, and they will light it up at your table. SOOOOO GOOD! It doesn't actually melt, just gets perfectly gooey and soft and with the lightly charred crust it is really excellent.

[originalnutta]

This thread just made me realize, that i'm a cheese noob.

[angekfire]

Monterey Jack, Monterey Cheddar, Mozzarella & Marble are my favs.

[sonic]

Cheddar cheese~~~~ :lol:

second fav is Havarti....soft, mild, creamy...yummmy :razz:

[NDman]

Used to like the straight forward cheeses (young cheddar, mozzarella, etc) one can easily find in North American markets. But after spending a year in Austria with a whole new world of cheeses, things are certainly different now. I don't have an absolute favourite. It depends on the occasion and other food to go with it.

But Bergkäse from local Alps villages was certainly memorable. Personally, I also like Grana Padano better than Parmigiano Reggiano.

[CoffeeAddict]

http://www.alexisdeportneuf.com/
Although they're a division of Saputo and not a small producer (personally i like small producers) they tend to be very reliable for cheese. Everything from their Brie ro Camembert to Cheddar are all great. I tried a soft washed-rind cheese recently called Sauvagine from them that was just awesome.

There's so many cheeses to try it's hard to have a favorite!
But if i could only take one cheese with me to a deserted island and have unlimited quantities it would have to be some form of camembert. The stinkier and runnier the better.

[raymondly]

And always awesome is a nice Applewood SMOKED Cheddar.



Excellent - I am using my smoker (applewood chips) to do some ribs this weekend and now thanks to you I have to pick up some cheese ttoo!

[dealiah]

Excellent - I am using my smoker (applewood chips) to do some ribs this weekend and now thanks to you I have to pick up some cheese ttoo!

:lol:

[shannn]

Extra old cheddar and extra old white cheddar...mmmm

And cottage cheese with fruits!

[Emancipated]

Is it possible for one to call oneself a Canadian and not have tasted Monterey Jack cheese? I had it for the first time today and I've known, at least by name, about it since grade school. Being oriental, we don't get cheese a lot but today, I saw some at the grocery store and tried some. I have to say it kind of tastes stale and a little like Swiss. I like Havarti the best as far as for sandwiches.

[Jucius Maximus]

I like Havarti the best as far as for sandwiches.

Same. I like this cheese too much. I am fat enough already, so I don't buy it very often!!

Costco also has some amazing gouda cheese that comes in packs of 2 blocks. I would buy it, but I could not eat the 2 blocks before they expire.

[limpid]

It's a tie between cheddar (bold), mozzarella, provalone, bocconchini, asiago, feta and havarti!

[Ma_Jie]

Emancipated: you have in excess of 9000 posts; do try searching. There is already a favourite cheese thread: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452281&highlight=Cheese

Cheers,

JiE

[uvadtmfub]

Tête de Moine!
It's great for parties!

[Keelie]

We just did this topic not long ago... but here goes, again!

I love cheese. The two I have most are Jarlsberg and Gouda

Some other favourtes are:
Baldersons aged white cheddar
Asiago
Feta
Swiss
Camembert
German Butter

Well, seriously, I could go on forever.

I just purchased a block of Grana Padano cheese for the first time, thought it might be a nice change from the usual Parmigiano-Reggiano, has anyone tried it, and what do you think.

[Rodstarrr]

cottage.......
hands down

[NDman]

Keelie, shouldn't you have merged the two threads with your mod power? :cheesygri

[originalnutta]

bump

[duckdown]

parmigiano reggiano, aged at least 2 years or even up to 3 or 4.. like parmigiano reggiano stravecchio

the **** is ridiculous, so good

[Keelie]

Keelie, shouldn't you have merged the two threads with your mod power? :cheesygri

Done!

[hempopotamus]

but but but...

the older the cheddar the better

I figured with the other being 7 months old that this one would be ok.

[Eyies]

Goat cheeses/feta mmm

[twoplustwo]

If anyone can find "Tortillon Cheese" in the GTA, please please let me know!

http://www.fromageriest-laurent.com/html/english/eng_prod.html

[UrbanPoet]

I'm working on this wheel of Brie i got for x-mas. Very good stuff!

But Feta and Havarti is definitely on the top of my list.

[MrBurns]

Anything soft and stinky with fresh bread. Orgasmic..........

[ruhroh]

Havarti and Monteray Jack.

Also marble cheddar, can't get enough of that either :cheesygri I put it on everything and make cheese sandwiches with it.

Camembert is good too, but not as good as the others.

[spazzamatic]

feta =) YUM

[Jay Hova]

1. Brie.
2. Chèvre
3. Toss-up between paneer and feta

[lotfi.bm]

+1 for Gruyere and Emmental suisse
What I have permanently in the fridge:
Edam my preferred cheese.
No cesar salad or spaghetti without Parmigiano-Reggiano
I love Boursin : the cheese that you can spread on belgian bread and take with a glass of red wine.
Finally a cheese that some will find disgusting but IMO they don't know what they're missing : Roquefort Société for the morning toasts

[deblis]

1. asiago w/fresh bread.......yum

2. feta in salads

3. old cheddar in anything

[watching]

2. feta in salads

3. old cheddar in anything

+1

and Swiss in sandwiches.

[skewed]

My favorite is probably a good orange/yellow cheddard. St-Albert is one of the best for my tastebuds.

Brie is up there too.

Here's an amazing easy Brie recipe to try if you have friends over...
- 1 small brick of Brie (small circle ones)
- Chutney jelly Mango, Peach whatever (I prefer mango)
- Grease up a cookie sheet
- place the Brie on the sheet and spread the chutney over it to cover the top and the sides
- put the combo in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 mins or just until the inside of the cheese is melted.
- once done, put combo on a plate and serve with crackers, yummy!

[raymondly]

Spanish Manchego with Jamon!
Any blue but Gorgonzola with gnocci rocks.
Smoked anything.
Morbier is awesome.
Buffalo Mozz FTW!

[duckdown]

parmigiano reggiano aged 2 or more years, fresh mozzerella, or squeaky fresh cheddar curds

[molala]

Beemster & Brie FTW~~~

[UrbanPoet]

Anything soft and stinky with fresh bread. Orgasmic..........

oh... if you want the far extremes of that combo... try St. Agur!
I love it... but i do admit some people might find it a tad bit strong.

[originalnutta]

just trid warm brie with apples and walnuts.

very tasty .

[mapleflag]

I would like to add another cheese to the list that I've posted earlier. But I'm not sure what it is because it came in a gift basket for Christmas, and someone in the family discarded the wrapper. All that is left is the seal with the following: "Kaserei Champignon MIRABO raffinierte Weichkase-Creation Walnuss Allgau Doppelrahmstufe."

Maybe the cheese connoisseurs here can tell me where to buy this? Thanks in advance.

[macy69]

I would like to add another cheese to the list that I've posted earlier. But I'm not sure what it is because it came in a gift basket for Christmas, and someone in the family discarded the wrapper. All that is left is the seal with the following: "Kaserei Champignon MIRABO raffinierte Weichkase-Creation Walnuss Allgau Doppelrahmstufe."

Maybe the cheese connoisseurs here can tell me where to buy this? Thanks in advance.

Try Olympic cheese in the St. Lawrence south market http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/shopping/vendors/olympiccheese.html If anyone has it, they would...or they'd at least know where to get it.

I buy Roquefort from them regularly...ahhhhhhhh Roquefort (insert Homer Simpson drool noise)

[windforcexx28]

SwisSSSssS!

[mapleflag]

Try Olympic cheese in the St. Lawrence south market http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/shopping/vendors/olympiccheese.html If anyone has it, they would...or they'd at least know where to get it.

I buy Roquefort from them regularly...ahhhhhhhh Roquefort (insert Homer Simpson drool noise)

Thanks for the feedback, macy69.

[Sauerkraut]

Does anyone have any personal experience consuming this fellow's raw milk cheese??

http://www.thestar.com/article/581812

[nalababe]

Does anyone have any personal experience consuming this fellow's raw milk cheese??

http://www.thestar.com/article/581812

Go to any cheese shop and a very good portion of the cheese are made with Raw Milk. In fact it can be difficult finding a good cheese that is not made with pasteurized milk.

[stealth]

Balderson 5 yr or Woolwich's goat cheese.

[Sauerkraut]

Go to any cheese shop and a very good portion of the cheese are made with Raw Milk. In fact it can be difficult finding a good cheese that is not made with pasteurized milk.

ok, but I'm specifically looking for opinions on this guy's cheese. The article says he sells at Green Barn market on Saturday. I just want to know if it's worth the trip?

[nalababe]

ok, but I'm specifically looking for opinions on this guy's cheese. The article says he sells at Green Barn market on Saturday. I just want to know if it's worth the trip?

But they are not his cheeses. He is essentially just like any other shop. Go to any higher end or boutique shop and you can get boutique raw milk cheeses from Canada/Quebec, France, Spain etc...

[afici0nad0]

If anyone can find "Tortillon Cheese" in the GTA, please please let me know!

http://www.fromageriest-laurent.com/html/english/eng_prod.html

try calling the grande cheese company:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&latlng=17520798874820746044&q=grande+cheese+richmond+hill&fb=1&view=text&latlng=17520798874820746044

[shipill]

cheddar :o