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kporte Apr 14th 2010 5:00 pm
The Cheese thread
 
I think it's time we had a cheese thread. I love cheese and find the cheese here very good, especially some of the Tassie stuff. I do miss some of the spectacular cheeses to be had from Europe though. Many can be had here but cost big cojones!! I saw a chunk of Papillion Roquefort in a deli in Toombul for $132 yesterday! Couldn't have been bigger than 2 kg, probably less.

LouiseR Apr 14th 2010 5:10 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497412)
I think it's time we had a cheese thread. I love cheese and find the cheese here very good, especially some of the Tassie stuff. I do miss some of the spectacular cheeses to be had from Europe though. Many can be had here but cost big cojones!! I saw a chunk of Papillion Roquefort in a deli in Toombul for $132 yesterday! Couldn't have been bigger than 2 kg, probably less.
$132 for cheese?? :eek: for cheese?? Whack a bit of Laughing Cow on a Ritz cracker...done! Not very sophisticated am I? :o

Now give me patè anyday... Yummy!

kporte Apr 14th 2010 5:14 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by Louiseh86 (Post 8497426)
$132 for cheese?? :eek: for cheese?? Whack a bit of Laughing Cow on a Ritz cracker...done! Not very sophisticated am I? :o

Now give me patè anyday... Yummy!
It was a huge chunk and that particular cheese is even expensive in France!

hotfuss Apr 14th 2010 5:22 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Mmmmm cheese.. Went to Mudgee for Easter Weekend and got some fabulous cheeses from http://www.highvalley.com.au/. Finished the jar of chilli feta we bought there yesterday and I wanted to lick my plate - it was just soooo good.

Also got a fab vintage cheedar which was so tasty and their blue cheese so so stinky it was just gorgeous. Also got a cheese plate at this winery - https://www.loganwines.com.au - which I think actually included some Tassie cheese and it was delish.

kporte Apr 14th 2010 5:27 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by hotfuss (Post 8497446)
Mmmmm cheese.. Went to Mudgee for Easter Weekend and got some fabulous cheeses from http://www.highvalley.com.au/. Finished the jar of chilli feta we bought there yesterday and I wanted to lick my plate - it was just soooo good.

Also got a fab vintage cheedar which was so tasty and their blue cheese so so stinky it was just gorgeous. Also got a cheese plate at this winery - https://www.loganwines.com.au - which I think actually included some Tassie cheese and it was delish.
With blue, the stinkier the better! I had a mate who worked in a good deli in town and we used to get some cheeses past the sell by! I remember one Gorgonzola that stunk the house out for 3 weeks but it was fabulous!

Dorothy Apr 14th 2010 5:29 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497464)
With blue, the stinkier the better! I had a mate who worked in a good deli in town and we used to get some cheeses past the sell by! I remember one Gorgonzola that stunk the house out for 3 weeks but it was fabulous!
We had a Mennonite market about an hour from our house where we would go to buy the best cheese and what my kids called stinky meat (keilbassa or salami). Nothing better than going directly to the cheese factory and buying curds so fresh they squeak when you bite into them.

Lord_Farquar Apr 14th 2010 5:40 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497412)
I think it's time we had a cheese thread. I love cheese and find the cheese here very good, especially some of the Tassie stuff. I do miss some of the spectacular cheeses to be had from Europe though. Many can be had here but cost big cojones!! I saw a chunk of Papillion Roquefort in a deli in Toombul for $132 yesterday! Couldn't have been bigger than 2 kg, probably less.
Sacre bleu (fromage).

ABCDiamond Apr 14th 2010 5:42 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497412)
I think it's time we had a cheese thread. I love cheese and find the cheese here very good, especially some of the Tassie stuff. I do miss some of the spectacular cheeses to be had from Europe though. Many can be had here but cost big cojones!! I saw a chunk of Papillion Roquefort in a deli in Toombul for $132 yesterday! Couldn't have been bigger than 2 kg, probably less.
In 2005 that Roquefort was £17.69 per Kg ($45) in Sainsbury's.

I was looking at the price of Gruyere the other day, it was a bit expensive $40kg. I stuck with Jarlsberg at $28 kg.

Lord_Farquar Apr 14th 2010 5:51 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8497485)
In 2005 that Roquefort was £17.69 per Kg ($45) in Sainsbury's.

I was looking at the price of Gruyere the other day, it was a bit expensive $40kg. I stuck with Jarlsberg at $28 kg.
Blimey that's a lot. I used to be able to get Roquefort for about 10 euros per kilo.

Mind you that was Papillon. I prefer Le Vieux Berger or Carles personally.

scottishcelts Apr 14th 2010 5:52 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Somerset vintage cheese - yummy :wub:

kporte Apr 14th 2010 5:54 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
I will have to cut back, I will be a poor student next year. Coon and cleanskins.....:(:(

Lord_Farquar Apr 14th 2010 5:55 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497506)
I will have to cut back, I will be a poor student next year. Coon and cleanskins.....:(:(
Sounds awful.

kporte Apr 14th 2010 5:56 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar (Post 8497507)
Sounds awful.
Some of the cleanskins are very good but cheap cheese is shite.........

elice_in_oz Apr 14th 2010 6:32 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497412)
I saw a chunk of Papillion Roquefort in a deli in Toombul for $132 yesterday! Couldn't have been bigger than 2 kg, probably less.
Roquefort is usually about $90/kg here. At least it was last time I looked, before I found a way of getting it for around $60/kg :p Yum! I only buy it occasionally as $60/kg is still expensive, but as a stinky French garlic eater, I gotta have stinky cheese too! ;)

Dorothy Apr 14th 2010 6:43 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497506)
I will have to cut back, I will be a poor student next year. Coon and cleanskins.....:(:(
Can you still have cheese? I thought cheese was a no-no after gall bladder surgery.

ABCDiamond Apr 14th 2010 6:45 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497510)
Some of the cleanskins are very good but cheap cheese is shite.........
Stick some slices of onion with it, for a cheese and onion sandwich, and it is OK :D

My wife wonders why I bother with the cheese, with the amount of onion I put in. She reckons I wouldn't be able to taste the cheese. :lol:

Lord_Farquar Apr 14th 2010 6:48 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8497563)
Stick some slices of onion with it, for a cheese and onion sandwich, and it is OK :D

My wife wonders why I bother with the cheese, with the amount of onion I put in. She reckons I wouldn't be able to taste the cheese. :lol:
If it's tasty cheese then it's probably for the best.

kporte Apr 14th 2010 7:43 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 8497557)
Can you still have cheese? I thought cheese was a no-no after gall bladder surgery.
Is it? Bollocks.....

Pollyana Apr 14th 2010 8:48 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497412)
I think it's time we had a cheese thread. I love cheese and find the cheese here very good, especially some of the Tassie stuff. I do miss some of the spectacular cheeses to be had from Europe though. Many can be had here but cost big cojones!! I saw a chunk of Papillion Roquefort in a deli in Toombul for $132 yesterday! Couldn't have been bigger than 2 kg, probably less.
Ah, a good cheese thread, I used to start those!

Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 8497503)
Somerset vintage cheese - yummy :wub:
:wub:

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497506)
I will have to cut back, I will be a poor student next year. Coon and cleanskins.....:(:(
You have to maintain some standards!

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 8497557)
Can you still have cheese? I thought cheese was a no-no after gall bladder surgery.
My Dad had his gall bladder removed and he carried on eating cheese for the next 20 years :confused: He was as big a cheese fan as me. Maybe you just have to be careful what cheese you eat, or how much of it?

ABCDiamond Apr 14th 2010 10:16 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 8497789)
Maybe you just have to be careful what cheese you eat, or how much of it?
You are allowed cottage cheese :lol:

JackTheLad Apr 14th 2010 11:15 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497428)
It was a huge chunk and that particular cheese is even expensive in France!
When we were in France last time we bought a huge block of cheese probably 4 Kg, I can't even remember the type, but it was gorgeous and expensive. We took it back to the UK and it lasted us for months.

It's worth it, just a shame you can't bring it in to Oz,

JTL

kporte Apr 14th 2010 11:20 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by JackTheLad (Post 8498160)
When we were in France last time we bought a huge block of cheese probably 4 Kg, I can't even remember the type, but it was gorgeous and expensive. We took it back to the UK and it lasted us for months.

It's worth it, just a shame you can't bring it in to Oz,

JTL
My ex wifes parents live in France and they brought half a truckle of Roquefort over. I got into it and 3 days later it was gone, 1.5kg of cheese!

Swerv-o Apr 15th 2010 1:14 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8498170)
My ex wifes parents live in France and they brought half a truckle of Roquefort over. I got into it and 3 days later it was gone, 1.5kg of cheese!

Great effort! I love Roquefort - even the cheap(er) stuff from Carrefour is lovely. I do solemnly miss good cheese over here. Sharp Chedder and a nice tangy Blue would be lovely.

I have noticed that Danish Blue seems to be very popular in the shops, but it leaves me wondering who actually eats it - none of the people at work can stand it when I have some with some crackers, as it makes quite the smell. Maybe it's just all the Poms missing some decent blue that buy it up.

We have a deli with a proper Cheese Room in just up the road. they have some great imported cheeses there.


S

kporte Apr 15th 2010 1:16 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 8499934)
Great effort! I love Roquefort - even the cheap(er) stuff from Carrefour is lovely. I do solemnly miss good cheese over here. Sharp Chedder and a nice tangy Blue would be lovely.

I have noticed that Danish Blue seems to be very popular in the shops, but it leaves me wondering who actually eats it - none of the people at work can stand it when I have some with some crackers, as it makes quite the smell. Maybe it's just all the Poms missing some decent blue that buy it up.

We have a deli with a proper Cheese Room in just up the road. they have some great imported cheeses there.


S
There are a few good delis here too but I nearly fall over at the price of cheese from Europe!! Look at it as a treat and I do enjoy a lot of the native cheeses. Brie seems to be the Aussie favourite but I have converted some mates to a good blue!

iamthecreaturefromuranus Apr 15th 2010 1:27 pm
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Too posh by half this thread... all that Frech muck. Get some proper Yankee cheese in ya. The variety is endless.

Lord_Farquar Apr 15th 2010 1:28 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8499939)
There are a few good delis here too but I nearly fall over at the price of cheese from Europe!! Look at it as a treat and I do enjoy a lot of the native cheeses. Brie seems to be the Aussie favourite but I have converted some mates to a good blue!
Aussies eat brie straight out of the fridge! The heathens.

They think I am weird when I get mine out ages before I eat it.

kporte Apr 15th 2010 1:32 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar (Post 8499962)
Aussies eat brie straight out of the fridge! The heathens.

They think I am weird when I get mine out ages before I eat it.
I know. I take it out up to an hour before unless it is really hot. They thought it strange I produced black grapes too with some cheeses. They are educated now though!

Lord_Farquar Apr 15th 2010 1:33 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8499971)
I know. I take it out up to an hour before unless it is really hot. They thought it strange I produced black grapes too with some cheeses. They are educated now though!
...and I quote "what the fook is quince?".

:rofl:

kporte Apr 15th 2010 1:35 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar (Post 8499974)
...and I quote "what the fook is quince?".

:rofl:
Burnt fig jam!! mmmm

Lord_Farquar Apr 15th 2010 1:37 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8499980)
Burnt fig jam!! mmmm
Noooice.

moonsurfer Apr 15th 2010 1:46 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497506)
I will have to cut back, I will be a poor student next year. Coon and cleanskins.....:(:(
Well, Coon Swiss toasted on sourdough with a bit of ham and a few glasses of cask Banrock Station white ... no bad thing ... :thumbup:

Sammy T Apr 15th 2010 1:54 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Fantastic cheese here in Tassie :D but at a cost. The general supermarket choice is pretty bland and cheap, the local stuff, eg Bruny Island Cheese, Tongola, Grandvewe etc are delicious but pricey.

I do miss the choice available in the UK, especially the French and Italian cheeses but then I do miss lots of foody things from back home :(

Sam

iamthecreaturefromuranus Apr 15th 2010 2:12 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8499971)
I know. I take it out up to an hour before unless it is really hot. They thought it strange I produced black grapes too with some cheeses. They are educated now though!
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar (Post 8499974)
...and I quote "what the fook is quince?".

:rofl:
You two are not called Margo and Jerry are you? If so, which one is Margo?

kporte Apr 15th 2010 2:33 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 8500043)
You two are not called Margo and Jerry are you? If so, which one is Margo?
Mine is an outy not an inny, so LF is Margo!

Lord_Farquar Apr 15th 2010 2:34 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 8500043)
You two are not called Margo and Jerry are you? If so, which one is Margo?
Neither of us. We are both pinkos.

We are more like Mike and Neil from the Young Ones.

OzSheila Apr 15th 2010 2:48 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by elice_in_oz (Post 8497549)
I found a way of getting it for around $60/kg
Where? - do tell please!

Lord_Farquar Apr 15th 2010 2:53 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by OzSheila (Post 8500092)
Where? - do tell please!
Shop lifting shouldn't be encouraged.

Burbage Apr 15th 2010 4:54 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Funnily enough, the Danish Blue here is cheaper than all the Aussie blues, and it's better.

elice_in_oz Apr 15th 2010 4:55 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by OzSheila (Post 8500092)
Where? - do tell please!
I get it directly from Calendar Cheese (if you're in Melbourne you may know them and the reputation of Will Studd) at wholesale price through some friends:thumbup:.
Will Studd (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Studd) almost singlehandedly got the government to reverse its ban on the importation of roquefort. :D

I might be able to get you in on it if you're really keen. PM me to see if something can be arranged...

DunRoaminTheUK Apr 15th 2010 5:18 pm
Re: The Cheese thread
 
Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8497412)
I think it's time we had a cheese thread. I love cheese and find the cheese here very good, especially some of the Tassie stuff. I do miss some of the spectacular cheeses to be had from Europe though. Many can be had here but cost big cojones!! I saw a chunk of Papillion Roquefort in a deli in Toombul for $132 yesterday! Couldn't have been bigger than 2 kg, probably less.
Where can I get me some Smegma?


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