http://www.cheesyadventures.com the chronicles of our cheese tasting journey Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:29:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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! http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2008/07/14/ive-got-a-4-wedger/ 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 ... http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/11/20/beemster-vlaskaas/ 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! http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/11/20/rembrant-extra-aged-gouda/ Fontinella from King Soopers. ~ Aged 2 months I like it a lot! http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/10/24/fontinella/ Smokey Cheddar Pin Wheel from King Soopers. $8.99 / lb It's dryer today than yesterday. It sheers. You know what you're getting. http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/10/24/smokey-cheddar-pin-wheel/ May-Bud Hickory Smoked Gouda from King Soopers. $??.?? / lb ~ National Cheese Unimpressed. It'll do... http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/10/21/may-bud-hickory-smoked-gouda/ 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. http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/10/11/mahon-reserva/ 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 ... http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/10/11/murcia-curado-do/ 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: French Goat Cheese Terrine Provoleta (grilled provolone) Manchego Cheese (from Spain) Grana Padano (from Italy) Here's ... http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/09/28/cheesy-de-brazil/ 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. http://www.cheesyadventures.com/2007/09/27/who-says-cheesecake-doesnt-count/