Friday, October 29, 2010
Less Than 1 Day to Bid on Cheese for the Cure!
There is less than 24 hours left to bid on some great cheese for a great cause. Currently our 6 pounds cheese sampler with 5 beef sticks is going for the starting price of $19.99. This package retails well over $40! Bid on it by Saturday night and win it cheap! Check out the auction here.
Cheesy Gifts for the Good Neighbour this Halloween
With the holiday season around you would be thinking of the best gifts to give your lovely neighbors, this is not only an act of being thoughtful but would create a bond that would be everlasting. Be it any given special occasion, gifts are always welcome and this time around cheese baskets would be wonderful, more so if you make them from scratch on your own.
A cheese gift would be timeless and let us not forget to mention the appeal which Is OH SO CLASSIC!! Create a cheesy basket with embellishments such as wine, candies, chocolates and bread and yes GOURMET CHEESE as well. We guarantee you that this idea for gifting would be a hit and also remembered by you friends for the love and effort you took to create these cheesy gift baskets from scratch.
Here are a few pointers that we would like to share with you today;
• Sausage rolls and cheese is one of the best combinations tried and doled out as gifting options. Include various types of flavored cheeses in small quantities, such as smoke or even ribbed ones, or the yummy Swiss cheese with sausages and to it put in some crackers and beef with mustard packets.
• You could also have little cheese baskets for the kitchen gifted to the single mother whose your neighbor. The basket would have various types of cheeses and small utensils used for cheese, such as cheese slicers, knives, graters and even a board for cutting cheese. Wrap it with colorful paper and voila!!
• For the newly wed couple who has just moved in and has yet to know the people around better, give them a warm welcome with a cheesy basket that screams your love for everything made of cheese. From favorite FETA cheese or Swiss cheese, to cheese crackers, cheese muffins, cheese rolls and cookery books with delicious cheese recipes. Don’t forget to include a pair of cheese knives, a small cutting board and a grater as well to enhance their serving platter desires.
• For a wedding anniversary around the neighborhood, try out the cheesy wine basket. You could have two bottles of the same or different wines arranged and cheese variants packed in colorful cellophane with confetti. Make sure you write the names of the couple on the wine glasses and personalize them further by adding some flavored chocolates of all types.
• Get a gourmet cheese basket for giving out to your neighbors this Halloween, with peanuts, chocolates, raisins, dry fruits and pretzels. But gourmet cheese should be the over riding element in the basket.
• Finally you could have an Italian style cheesy basket as a gift waiting for the couple across the footpath. Put in Parmesan cheese or even Mozzarella and add to them packets of pasta and pizza sauces which scream LA ITALIANO.
Remember folks, it is not what you put in the basket as a cheesy gift option, it is rather the love and thought that counts at the end of the day. So say cheese to the happy times ahead!
-Written by Sans Ant
A cheese gift would be timeless and let us not forget to mention the appeal which Is OH SO CLASSIC!! Create a cheesy basket with embellishments such as wine, candies, chocolates and bread and yes GOURMET CHEESE as well. We guarantee you that this idea for gifting would be a hit and also remembered by you friends for the love and effort you took to create these cheesy gift baskets from scratch.
Here are a few pointers that we would like to share with you today;
• Sausage rolls and cheese is one of the best combinations tried and doled out as gifting options. Include various types of flavored cheeses in small quantities, such as smoke or even ribbed ones, or the yummy Swiss cheese with sausages and to it put in some crackers and beef with mustard packets.
• You could also have little cheese baskets for the kitchen gifted to the single mother whose your neighbor. The basket would have various types of cheeses and small utensils used for cheese, such as cheese slicers, knives, graters and even a board for cutting cheese. Wrap it with colorful paper and voila!!
• For the newly wed couple who has just moved in and has yet to know the people around better, give them a warm welcome with a cheesy basket that screams your love for everything made of cheese. From favorite FETA cheese or Swiss cheese, to cheese crackers, cheese muffins, cheese rolls and cookery books with delicious cheese recipes. Don’t forget to include a pair of cheese knives, a small cutting board and a grater as well to enhance their serving platter desires.
• For a wedding anniversary around the neighborhood, try out the cheesy wine basket. You could have two bottles of the same or different wines arranged and cheese variants packed in colorful cellophane with confetti. Make sure you write the names of the couple on the wine glasses and personalize them further by adding some flavored chocolates of all types.
• Get a gourmet cheese basket for giving out to your neighbors this Halloween, with peanuts, chocolates, raisins, dry fruits and pretzels. But gourmet cheese should be the over riding element in the basket.
• Finally you could have an Italian style cheesy basket as a gift waiting for the couple across the footpath. Put in Parmesan cheese or even Mozzarella and add to them packets of pasta and pizza sauces which scream LA ITALIANO.
Remember folks, it is not what you put in the basket as a cheesy gift option, it is rather the love and thought that counts at the end of the day. So say cheese to the happy times ahead!
-Written by Sans Ant
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
They're Back! Ebay 5 Pound Cheese Auctions Starting at 99¢
We had such a great turnout last year we've decided to do it again! Throughout the holiday season we will be offering 5 pound auctions of our cheese starting at just 99 cents with free cheese gifts if and when they reach certain price points. This is your chance to scoop up some of our fantastic cheeses for a very low price and flat rate shipping! Be sure to check our eBay auctions daily to see what bargains you might find. You can view our items for sale on eBay HERE.
Monday, October 25, 2010
How Long to Age the Perfect Gouda
Gouda is a famous cheese that was first produced in Holland. Gouda cheese is a hard cheese that is very recognizable by its pale appearance and yellowish colored rind. The milk used to make Gouda cheese can either be part skim or whole milk. People who enjoy a cheese with mild, kind of nutty flavor will love the cheese. Even though Gouda cheese is a hard cheese, it has a creamy texture. Gouda cheese perfectly complements fruity flavored wines, beer, and ale.
Gouda is an excellent choice for appetizers platters. The cheese is perfect when it is paired with any type of fruit and tastes great when it is placed on crackers. Many people have found that they can use Gouda cheese instead of cheddar when they want to add a new twist to their traditional macaroni and cheese.
One of the questions that puzzled cheese producers is just how long they are suppose to age Gouda to give it the perfect flavor.
In some respects the aging process is one of the most vital parts of cheese production. It is the thing that transforms cheese from something that is barely edible into something we couldn't imagine living without. Before its in the aging process, the taste of salt completely overwhelms the Gouda cheeses natural flavor. In addition to being too salty, the unaged Gouda cheese has a rubbery texture that most people find repulsive.
Some people operate under the misapprehension that the aging process of cheese is unsupervised, that cheese is just left all over the place and allowed to do its own thing. This simply isn't the case. Not only is the aging process supervised, there are also certain conditions that have to be met. Cheese producers are very aware of health concerns and do everything they can to make sure that the cheese is safe for people to eat.
The purpose of the aging process is to allow the natural microbes and enzymes that exist in the cheese to do their job. The longer the microbes work, the more the flavor of the cheese changes. Some cheeses are fully aged within a few weeks and others age for years.
In the case of Gouda cheese the general consensus is that it can age from anywhere from a few weeks to a full year. The cheese lover’s personal taste is going to be what determines how long the Gouda cheese needs to age to be perfect. When the Gouda cheese is set aside and allowed to age for a long period of time it will have a very strong flavor which some people will love. However not everyone likes strong cheeses. This type of person will probably prefer the cheese when it has only been aged a few weeks.
You should already know if you prefer a strongly flavored cheese or if you are happier with the milder option. This means that before purchasing your next block of Gouda cheese, you should ask if the person selling the cheese happens to know how long it was aged. This will help you determine if you are going to be happy with your purchase or if you should try a different flavor.
-Written by Lilly Babineau
Gouda is an excellent choice for appetizers platters. The cheese is perfect when it is paired with any type of fruit and tastes great when it is placed on crackers. Many people have found that they can use Gouda cheese instead of cheddar when they want to add a new twist to their traditional macaroni and cheese.
One of the questions that puzzled cheese producers is just how long they are suppose to age Gouda to give it the perfect flavor.
In some respects the aging process is one of the most vital parts of cheese production. It is the thing that transforms cheese from something that is barely edible into something we couldn't imagine living without. Before its in the aging process, the taste of salt completely overwhelms the Gouda cheeses natural flavor. In addition to being too salty, the unaged Gouda cheese has a rubbery texture that most people find repulsive.
Some people operate under the misapprehension that the aging process of cheese is unsupervised, that cheese is just left all over the place and allowed to do its own thing. This simply isn't the case. Not only is the aging process supervised, there are also certain conditions that have to be met. Cheese producers are very aware of health concerns and do everything they can to make sure that the cheese is safe for people to eat.
The purpose of the aging process is to allow the natural microbes and enzymes that exist in the cheese to do their job. The longer the microbes work, the more the flavor of the cheese changes. Some cheeses are fully aged within a few weeks and others age for years.
In the case of Gouda cheese the general consensus is that it can age from anywhere from a few weeks to a full year. The cheese lover’s personal taste is going to be what determines how long the Gouda cheese needs to age to be perfect. When the Gouda cheese is set aside and allowed to age for a long period of time it will have a very strong flavor which some people will love. However not everyone likes strong cheeses. This type of person will probably prefer the cheese when it has only been aged a few weeks.
You should already know if you prefer a strongly flavored cheese or if you are happier with the milder option. This means that before purchasing your next block of Gouda cheese, you should ask if the person selling the cheese happens to know how long it was aged. This will help you determine if you are going to be happy with your purchase or if you should try a different flavor.
-Written by Lilly Babineau
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Hearty Homemade Backed Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is without a doubt, one of life's simple pleasures. It is amazing that something as simple as noodles and milk can be so good. The rally great thing about macaroni and cheese is that there are so many different ways to make the dish that you can eat it seven nights a week and still not get tired of the hearty dish. In addition to making homemade Mac and cheese with different types of cheeses, you can also add different types of foods to the mix and see what happens. Mac and cheese is the perfect meal for anyone who likes experimenting with new recipe ideas. In addition to tasting great, macaroni and cheese is a great way to get the calcium you need to promote healthy bones.
Anyone who is interested in a creamy macaroni and cheese recipe will want to try this fantastic recipe for baked Mac and Cheese which will not only taste great, but warm you all the way down to your toes.
Before you begin you will need the following ingredients;
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 4-1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup butter, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
The first thing you need to do is get out your cheese grater and grate you cheddar cheese until you have 4 cups (approximately 16 ozs of). The shredded cheese will spread evenly across you noodles, giving every single bite of mac and cheese a full flavor.
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
Put some water on the stove and wait for it to boil. Once it has reached a rolling boil, you will cook your noodles.
While you are waiting for your noodles to cook, you will want to sauté your onion in ½ a cup of butter. As the onion starts to brown, use your whisk and add the flour. When the onion and flour have been blended together, gently add the milk and allow the whole mixture to come to a boil. Remember milk boils faster than water so you will have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.
After reducing the heat to your milk/onion mixture you need to stir in all of your cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. You will want to slowly mix the concoction over a low heat until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
When the noodles are completely cooked, you want to drain them and then coat each noodle with your cheese sauce. Pour the noodles into a greased casserole dish (a 13-in X 9-in works nicely) and bake the noodles for 30-35 minutes.
To change the flavor of this particular dish you can experiment with different types of spices and cheeses. You can also add some crumbled bacon or tuna fish when you are feeling adventuress.
-Written by Lilly Babineau
Anyone who is interested in a creamy macaroni and cheese recipe will want to try this fantastic recipe for baked Mac and Cheese which will not only taste great, but warm you all the way down to your toes.
Before you begin you will need the following ingredients;
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 4-1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup butter, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
The first thing you need to do is get out your cheese grater and grate you cheddar cheese until you have 4 cups (approximately 16 ozs of). The shredded cheese will spread evenly across you noodles, giving every single bite of mac and cheese a full flavor.
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
Put some water on the stove and wait for it to boil. Once it has reached a rolling boil, you will cook your noodles.
While you are waiting for your noodles to cook, you will want to sauté your onion in ½ a cup of butter. As the onion starts to brown, use your whisk and add the flour. When the onion and flour have been blended together, gently add the milk and allow the whole mixture to come to a boil. Remember milk boils faster than water so you will have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.
After reducing the heat to your milk/onion mixture you need to stir in all of your cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. You will want to slowly mix the concoction over a low heat until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
When the noodles are completely cooked, you want to drain them and then coat each noodle with your cheese sauce. Pour the noodles into a greased casserole dish (a 13-in X 9-in works nicely) and bake the noodles for 30-35 minutes.
To change the flavor of this particular dish you can experiment with different types of spices and cheeses. You can also add some crumbled bacon or tuna fish when you are feeling adventuress.
-Written by Lilly Babineau
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