Picked up some more cheese wile I was in town yesterday.
Kerrygold Dubliner.....Kerrygold Reserve Cheddar.....Tilamook Extra Sharp Cheddar.....and some Munster just because I like Munster.
I know the resident cheese snobs won't be impressed but this is about as high tone as it gets in this neighborhood.
I haven't tried the Kerrygold Cheddar yet so I'll do a taste test with the Tilamook. It's my favorite so I'm probably prejudiced but I'll try to keep an open mind,
And last but not least.....if we have Fish Mongers why aren't there Cheese Mongers?
On a cold morning take that Tillamook cheese and slice it into quarters. Then put it into a smoker with alder that's already smoking. Smoke it for about an hour to an hour and a half with it half open to keep the temperature down. Don't want the cheese to melt. Wrap it in plastic let it mellow in the fridge for a day or two. Eat. You'll thank me.
The Dubliner is quite different than the Tillamook Charlie.
Quite a bit firmer.
Good cheese. I used it in scalloped potatoes. I tried eating it straight and thought it was good that way too....but should have let it come to room temp. It would have been better.
Generally, I find if I dont like a cheese at first....a trip to room temp will improve the taste and texture for me.
I like Muenster too. Especially if it has a little zing to it.
There's actually several Vineyards here in the Clearwater valley too.
I don't know anything about growing grapes but they say the soil in this part of ID is pretty good for the task.
Must be something to it because I see more and more of em every year.
I'll try to remember to take pix of some of em next time I go to town. They're no where as big as the Vineyards in CA but they're kinda pretty scattered out along the river.
There's actually several Vineyards here in the Clearwater valley too.
I don't know anything about growing grapes but they say the soil in this part of ID is pretty good for the task.
Must be something to it because I see more and more of em every year.
I'll try to remember to take pix of some of em next time I go to town. They're no where as big as the Vineyards in CA but they're kinda pretty scattered out along the river.
Its my understanding those valleys in that part of the country are very similar to the middle Rhine areas have in Germany and France. I expect the viticulture region will continue grow in that area.
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One of my current addictions on cheat days is Gouda, Club crackers, and a sweet version of homemade apple chutney. I can destroy a pint jar of chutney and a wedge of Gouda in no time flat.
Alderwood smoked cheese is some really fine stuff, doesn't have to be anything fancy, I often smoke some Walmart Colby cheese. Shredded smoked cheese makes incredibly great omlets.
Yea.......I've had the Dubliner before Jim.....like it a lot.....but I haven't tried Kellygold's Cheddar.
I hear ya about the temp too.....a lot of cheeses are better at or near room temp.....same goes for Porters and Stouts.
Steve.....I love smoked cheddar but alas.....my Smokey Joe died years ago.
Ahhh....gotcha.
I was laboring under the impression that the Dubliner WAS cheddar.
I would like to try the other stuff as well now.
Picked up some Gruyere yesterday.
Love that stuff for cooking.
I'm not sure what the Dubliner really is.....their website says "similar to cheddar" but they go on to say "Sweet and nutty with a piquant bite of aged Parmesan"......whatever the hell that means.
They had two Kellygold Cheddars on the shelf but I went with the "Reserve" because it sounded fancier. They were both the same price though so who knows?
I'm with you on the Gruyere for cooking....especially Quiche. It's the only cheese I grate fine......might be my imagination but it seems to be easier to blend with other stuff that way.
Well......I've been doing a taste test the last few days between the Tilamook and Kerrygold cheddars and as much as I hate to say it...because I love Tillamooks products......for snacking the Irish team wins hands down.
Charlie, or anybody else, try this if ya ever run across it, wal mart or Safeway carry it, very similar to cougar gold..... image upload link
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Well......I've been doing a taste test the last few days between the Tilamook and Kerrygold cheddars and as much as I hate to say it...because I love Tillamooks products......for snacking the Irish team wins hands down.
Research conducted last night and today shows that the Cabot sharp cheddar I mentioned earlier is outstanding after 2 hours in the cold smoker followed by an overnighter in the fridge uncovered.
Research conducted last night and today shows that the Cabot sharp cheddar I mentioned earlier is outstanding after 2 hours in the cold smoker followed by an overnighter in the fridge uncovered.
Research conducted last night and today shows that the Cabot sharp cheddar I mentioned earlier is outstanding after 2 hours in the cold smoker followed by an overnighter in the fridge uncovered.
PM with my address sent.
Heck I’m headed kinda in your direction at the end of the month. I’d give you the whole cheese smoker if you’d meet me in southern Colorado. If the damn thing wasn’t so heavy I couldn’t move it! I built it out of a leftover chunk of 16”x 3/8” wall square tubing when I was building about 12 mile of delivery chute for a big frac sand plant. Built it in the yard between the house and the shop and there she sits, too damn heavy to move it anywhere else.
Research conducted last night and today shows that the Cabot sharp cheddar I mentioned earlier is outstanding after 2 hours in the cold smoker followed by an overnighter in the fridge uncovered.
PM with my address sent.
Heck I’m headed kinda in your direction at the end of the month. I’d give you the whole cheese smoker if you’d meet me in southern Colorado. If the damn thing wasn’t so heavy I couldn’t move it! I built it out of a leftover chunk of 16”x 3/8” wall square tubing when I was building about 12 mile of delivery chute for a big frac sand plant. Built it in the yard between the house and the shop and there she sits, too damn heavy to move it anywhere else.
We like the Croc for the price. Never been much into cheese, until recently, so I am not much of an authority on it. My wife, on the other hand, likes cheeses.
Good day today.....scored some Old Crock without setting foot in Walmart.
Nice work Charlie!! You tried it yet?
Gonna be headed your way the Sunday before thanksgiving, any requests let me know.
PS, found some albacore down in the cellar, I'll bring ya some over.... Later
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ya it doesn't, well have to spend a day together this time. Well eat some good grub. Just picked up 100lbs of (3) different kinds of pepperoni and lunchmeat outta that grease pig I killed last month, not too bad, I'll bring some over....
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
A Southern Oregon blue cheese, Rogue River Blue, just took the top prize in a world wide competition. I've had some of their other blue cheeses but not this one. They others are very good it you like blues.
Braved they yuppies and leftists to get some of Rogue Rivers finest. Dinner for two tonight:
The wedge on the left is the winner of the prize and is really good. But the one on the right is smoked blue and is pretty damn good in it's own right.
With a nice Pinot Noir from just down the hill from the house and a variety of cured olives, not a bad deal.
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