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How does one tell someone that her "adorable" new baby niece looks like Yoda? **chuckles** |
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| A wish for you all |
[Oct. 31st, 2007|10:48 am] |
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Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween, a Blessed Samhain, and a beautiful day, whichever best applies.
Tonight I'm attending a Samhain lecture/celebration organized by the Celtic Studies department. Can't wait! |
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| Cheese galore! |
[Oct. 25th, 2007|11:39 am] |
Due to finances and general busy-ness, I have been remiss in my cheese duties, but I'm back :D
Today's cheese is an Italian cheese called Montegrappa. Montegrappa is aged for eight months to develop its mellow golden hue and a nutty, sweet flavor. Definitely nutty, only slightly sweet, a little bit dry.
But it makes my tongue tingle. And it's very nibble-able. I don't even feel inspired to try it on a cracker. Thus, the verdict is 8/10.
Also, a few weeks ago I tried an Italian Fontina, per various friends' recommendations. Extremely soft, almost too creamy, and pleasant-tasting, if a bit bland. It would taste better melted over something on a fondue fork, I suspect. As it was, I think it could have used a little more kick. 6/10. But I'm glad I tried it! |
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| The man knows cheese! |
[Sep. 26th, 2007|11:48 am] |
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Wednesday has grown to become by new Funky Cheese day, as I'm always needing a mid-week pick-me-up (and it's nice to celebrate New Comic Day with a new comic and cheese-on-crackers!)
Today I purchased two cheeses, a Danish Havarti (which I shall review later, after sampling) and an Ossau-Iraty from the French Pyrenees. It was rather funny--the man behind the counter saw me ogling the cheeses and asked if he might be of any service. I chuckled and explained that I liked to experiment. Apparently this was just the right thing to say, as I was then treated to a brief tour of the cheese counter, highlighting all his favorites (one of which was the Ossau-Iraty). I felt so loved! Hope he's there next week.
Anywho, the Ossau-Iraty is a ewe's milk cheese (per Wikipedia) and apparently safe for those who are lactose intolerant (cool!) Very creamy, not bitter, not very sweet, maybe a little nutty. Apparently the rind is edible, too. Smooth and utterly delicious. I think I've found a favorite. Figures that it's the most expensive cheese I've tried so far! **chuckles**
Anyhow. Absolutely delicious. Perfect on a cracker, even better by itself. 10/10. Thanks to the Cheese Man for the rec! |
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| Slightly Belated Funky Cheese of the Week |
[Sep. 19th, 2007|11:12 am] |
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As I went home last weekend to attend Celtic Fest in Grant Park (woo hoo!) I missed Sunday's cheese adventure. So I went this morning, to my local Whole Foods, and picked up a Funky Cheese. Per Lauren's recommendation, it's a goat cheese.
This week's taste excursion is a Cypress Grove Chevre, an herb goat cheese made in California. It's got a slightly-sweet smell, amazingly soft and creamy (and spreadable!) texture, but has a really bitter taste to it. I think I'd like it better without the herbs. Nonetheless, it's rather good on a Saltine cracker and distracts me well from the nasty Patchouli lotion I tried out at Whole Foods, so...
I'll give it a 6-1/2 out of 10.
Note to self: find out what exactly Herbs de Provence are and learn their reason for existence. They're a bit weird. |
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| Feeling fragile |
[Sep. 11th, 2007|09:07 am] |
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My mom called last night, about 10:30 to tell me that our ferret, Gizmo, died. He'd been very sick for a long time, and he isn't anymore, and I'm grateful for that -- he just fell asleep, surrounded by people who love him. I'll miss you, little bear. |
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| Funky cheese day |
[Sep. 9th, 2007|04:17 pm] |
So, I've moved to the big city, a place of endless opportunities to broaden my horizons and develop a sense of culture. I've decided to do so, one cheese at a time.
There's a Whole Foods across the street, a purveyor of all things free range and organic and of intriguing provenance, including a large display of funky cheeses. Thusly, each Sunday I shall purchase a small wedge of an interesting cheese. And then I shall eat the cheese. Oh, how wondrously wise in the ways of the world I shall become.
Last week, the inaugural cheese, was a 3-year-old sharp Wisconsin white cheddar. Delicious and full-flavored, this cheese grew a bit smelly after a few days in the fridge, causing me to rate it an 8/10.
This week the cheese in question was a French cheese called Chaumes. According to Wikipedia: "It is a soft pale cheese with a rich full-bodied flavour and smooth creamy and quite rubbery texture." I didn't experience richness but it was nice and smooth and creamy. With a pleasant aftertaste. Didn't have a *lot* of flavor, so I'm giving it a 7/10.
Stay tuned as I try another cheese next Sunday :D |
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