I was inspired by my recent cheese tasting party to continue to try new cheeses (and re-try cheeses I haven't had in awhile). I need to expand beyond my typical colby jack (and my beloved lacey swiss & colby that Trader Joe's no longer carries...sniff sniff).
First up: Gruyere
Having studied French for many years, gruyere was part of my vocabulary but I have no recollection of actually eating it. Gruyere is a hard cheese that originated in Switzerland and has a nutty flavor. It was okay on a cracker, but absolutely brilliant in an omelette with leftover Easter ham! Gruyere is known for being a great cheese for melting and I cannot wait to buy it again to try on a grilled cheese sandwich and in a quiche.
Next up: Gouda
Gouda is a semi-hard cheese that originated in the Netherlands (Holland) and has a sweet flavor. Gouda's creamy texture is wonderful on a cracker. A friend of mine recommends the caramel-washed gouda from Trader Joe's -- I will need to try that!
More cheesy blog posts to come!
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