From Byerly’s this week: Bellavitano. Origin unknown. It was a small sample that I enjoyed in one long sitting. $16.99/lb. Medium dry, complex and lasting flavor. MMMM!

Beemster Vlaskaas from Cub Foods.

$15.89 / lb

~ Holland Vlaskas Imported

Just a random, impulse cheese purchase after a few week stint. “Starts out strong and finishes even better!” [mf] “I’m just glad I finally picked a winner.” [sd] It’s been a long time since we were surprised with a 4 Cheese one. We LOVE this cheese!

Rembrandt Extra Aged Gouda from Cub Foods.

$13.99 / lb

~ A Dutch Masterpiece

Fully ripened, tangy, slightly crumbly / cube and an appetizer, grate over pasta or veggies. “Watch out for the wrapper. I like it!” [sd] “Super Farmy…” [mf] Occasional pockets of juice. Yum!

Fontinella from King Soopers.

~ Aged 2 months

I like it a lot!

Smokey Cheddar Pin Wheel from King Soopers.

$8.99 / lb

It’s dryer today than yesterday. It sheers. You know what you’re getting.

May-Bud Hickory Smoked Gouda from King Soopers.

$??.?? / lb

~ National Cheese

Unimpressed. It’ll do…

Mahon Reserva from Whole Foods.

$13.99 / lb

~ Pasteurized Cow’s Milk

It’s very crumbly and hard to cut. The outside looks like a potato. Nice, long finish. We initially only gave this two cheese, but later realized it left us craving more.

Murcia Curado Do from Whole Foods

$15.99 / lb

~ Raw Goat’s Milk

This cheese came highly recommended by the super cool cheese salesperson, Dayna, from WF. She was also the one who told us about Gordonzola and The Cheese Mistress.

“It just tastes good! It’s unique. The flavor hits you later.” ~samm

It goes great with watermelon!

Last night was a most enjoyable dining extravaganza at the Texas de Brazil.

We deemed it Cheesy Adventure blog-worthy as we devoured at least four different types of cheeses, as well as a cheesy poof pastry… mmmmmm….

The cheesy delights were:

1. French Goat Cheese Terrine
2. Provoleta (grilled provolone)
3. Manchego Cheese (from Spain)
4. Grana Padano (from Italy)

Here’s a photos of some of the goodies we left with (key lime pie to go, match box, after dinner candy, commemorative Texas de Brazil pen, and the traditional stop-go flipper).

Overall, it was a four and a half (out of five) cheese evening.

Cheesecake from Jason’s Deli

$2.59 / slice

Tonight, Mike surprised me with a turkey sandwich and cheesecake from Jason’s Deli. “This could almost go in the cheese blog” he said.

So, here it is.