Cheese

[Dayvo]

I can't beleive we're on page 3 and nobody has mentioned "helmet"

Oh yes, fromage du coque, aka smegma!

NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Smegma_Penis_Cropped.jpg

 

[Dayvo]

Nothing to do with the above post (for which I apologise most sincerely for - I feel bloody ill just seeing it for a millisecond!) but this one has a splendid name! And it isn't gut-wrenching!

http://www.amazon.com/La-Tienda-CS-18-Drunken-Cheese/dp/B000BTF91U

 

[pjm]

1. Bleu d'auvergne (a cheaper (cow's milk) alternative to roquefort)
2. stilton
3. shropshire blue
4. epoisses (can't believe no votes for that so far!)
5. valencay

Of course 3 blue cheeses would make for a rather unbalanced cheesboard, so i'd have to be careful picking my favourite cheeses to serve to guests.

 

[User482]

Of course no discussion about cheese is complete without considering an appropriate alcoholic accompaniment. Now, the usual tipple is Port, but I've come to the conclusion (after rigorous research) that a medium to sweet white wine actually goes better. A Gewurtztraminer would be my first choice, or perhaps a Sauternes if something sweeter is desired.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

The accompaniment depends entirely on the particular cheese. Some cheeses need something much rougher. Blue cheeses can go wonderfully with good ciders or perries for example.

 

[Kirstie]

The accompaniment depends entirely on the particular cheese. Some cheeses need something much rougher. Blue cheeses can go wonderfully with good ciders or perries for example.

And oddly enough stilton should be eaten with crisp white wine, not red...tastes much better

 

[Wolf04]

Ah booze and cheese life is good

 

[theclaud]

That is a very tasty cheese! Particularly excellent with golden syrup! Honestly!!!

Don't tell me - you melt it on top of porridge as well?

I am rather a fan of the Stinking Bishop, and am now encouraged to give this Livarot a go. Where do I get it, User482 - will any good cheesemonger oblige?

Talking of Perry, I didn't rate it very highly until now, but have just spent a week drinking a very splendid dry sparkling one in the sunshine. And I can confirm that it goes very well with a range of cheeses, pork pie, sausages, wild mushroom omelettes, and even roast beetroot. It does nothing, however, for one's ability to cycle fast uphill...

 

[User482]

The accompaniment depends entirely on the particular cheese. Some cheeses need something much rougher. Blue cheeses can go wonderfully with good ciders or perries for example.

Personally, I think the best drink for blue cheese is a peaty single malt.

 

[Kirstie]

Personally, I think the best drink for blue cheese is a peaty single malt.

Well let's face it blue cheese and any kind of booze seems to work

 

[User482]

Don't tell me - you melt it on top of porridge as well?

I am rather a fan of the Stinking Bishop, and am now encouraged to give this Livarot a go. Where do I get it, User482 - will any good cheesemonger oblige?

Talking of Perry, I didn't rate it very highly until now, but have just spent a week drinking a very splendid dry sparkling one in the sunshine. And I can confirm that it goes very well with a range of cheeses, pork pie, sausages, wild mushroom omelettes, and even roast beetroot. It does nothing, however, for one's ability to cycle fast uphill...

I haven't seen it very often in the UK - only at Borough Market, or at visiting French food markets. A good cheesemonger may order it in though. If you happen to be near Bristol this weekend, the Harbour Festival will have a French food market - almost certain to have Livarot.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Gah!, and I thought I'd read all the pages on this thread.

How about this then?

Mmmm, wash it down with a cup of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak#In_the_movies

 

[Dayvo]

but I've come to the conclusion (after rigorous research) that a medium to sweet white wine actually goes better.

I find that a medium to LARGE bottle of plonk to be the best accompaniment!

 

[theclaud]

I haven't seen it very often in the UK - only at Borough Market, or at visiting French food markets. A good cheesemonger may order it in though. If you happen to be near Bristol this weekend, the Harbour Festival will have a French food market - almost certain to have Livarot.

Not likely to be in Bristol, but I'm in London often enough to find it at Borough Market before too long. It's a pricey outlet though, and I'm still waiting for SimonCC's donation to land in my bank account - I can't think what the delay might be! Borough Market, incidentally, is where I discovered Comte - there's a nice man with huge wheels of it stacked up in a big tower, frantically cutting off big wodges with a wire in an attempt to keep the eager punters happy...

 

[User482]

Not likely to be in Bristol, but I'm in London often enough to find it at Borough Market before too long. It's a pricey outlet though, and I'm still waiting for SimonCC's donation to land in my bank account - I can't think what the delay might be! Borough Market, incidentally, is where I discovered Comte - there's a nice man with huge wheels of it stacked up in a big tower, frantically cutting off big wodges with a wire in an attempt to keep the eager punters happy...

I'm on holiday in France this September - I'll be sure to check out the Comte.