Ok all you cheese freaks...

Cheese heaven: http://www.thecheeseweb.com/

Just posted this in "Happiness is..." but I had to share here too...

"FINALLY finding a cheese that tastes (almost) like my favorite cheese in the whole wide world (Kroger-brand medium cheddar cheese)!"

(For the curious: Red Leicester.  Yes, I'm a plebe.  )

 

mmm cheese!!! 

an extra, extra mature cheddar with calcium crystals on it!
white stilton (i dont like the veins in the other kind!!)
goat's cheese on a pizza express pizza
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an extra, extra mature cheddar with calcium crystals on it!

A local cheesemaker has a 12-year cheddar that is so full of crystals, it's practically crunchy!  Mmm......

A local cheesemaker has a 12-year cheddar that is so full of crystals, it's practically crunchy!  Mmm......

i need to find a cheesemaker in my area!

A local cheesemaker has a 12-year cheddar that is so full of crystals, it's practically crunchy!  Mmm......

I don't know about shops in other areas, but our Asda is pretty good about stocking locally produced stuff. They have this amazing crystally Welsh cheddar that's to die for! 

Mmmmm. Welsh cheddar. I particularly love Snodownia cheddar (black bomber). My in-laws always bring a huge wheel back whenever they go to their place in Wales.

Has anyone tried making cheese?  I always wanted to try, but with my son's allergies it's sort of a moot idea.

applewood smoked cheddar--good stuff, maynard! goes so well with a pint of cider!  

Has anyone tried making cheese?  I always wanted to try, but with my son's allergies it's sort of a moot idea.

A friend in the US once made a sort of ricotta-style cheese, but I don't know anyone who's ever tried making hard cheese before. I'd like to try! Is it very complicated?

I like Red Leicester and some of the milder cheddars.

But how I miss Monterey Jack!!!

Is it very complicated?

I have no clue.  Our neighbors make a farm cheese (sort of like a really soft, mild Jack), but I've never asked her what it entails.  I'd love to learn to make my own mozzarella!

I have no clue.  Our neighbors make a farm cheese (sort of like a really soft, mild Jack), but I've never asked her what it entails.  I'd love to learn to make my own mozzarella!

Cheese-making kits: http://www.cheesemaking.co.uk/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?product=Cheesemaking%20Kits&cart_id=6103406_24793

Info here about supplies and courses: http://www.cheeseboard.co.uk/aboutus.cfm?page_id=186&CFID=4742&CFTOKEN=86799093

I'd actually love to do one of those 2-day courses! 

Info here about supplies and courses: http://www.cheeseboard.co.uk/aboutus.cfm?page_id=186&CFID=4742&CFTOKEN=86799093

I'd actually love to do one of those 2-day courses! 

Looks cool!  However, I think the airfare might make it a bit too expensive.

Looks cool!  However, I think the airfare might make it a bit too expensive.

You live in the wrong country.