Typically, a nice cheddar or smoked Gouda. Pretty common stuff, but also delicious any day.
One of my very favorites however, and maybe a lot to do with the scarcity of being able to get any proper ones outside Poland, is Oscypek and Gołka cheeses. Both have the taste of a creamy, but dried, smoked mozzarella, and they are absolutely delicious, but you can only get proper ones in the south of Poland where it’s made. Both are made by pressing the fresh cheese into a wooden mold, and soaked in brine, then cured in a smoke hut for 2 weeks. Both are similar in taste, but the biggest difference is the Oscypek (the cone shaped one) is made with sheep milk, and usually only at very specific times of year; while the Gołka (the rounded one) is made with cattle’s milk. You can also find them as street food in Kraków or Zakopane, grilled and wrapped in a bit of bacon. (Pics to follow)
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Emmental, either just like that or in a fondue. And raclette 😋
Blue cheese, parm and hot pepper. 😁
Cheese is life! My favourite by far is „Scharfer Maxx“
Typically, a nice cheddar or smoked Gouda. Pretty common stuff, but also delicious any day.
One of my very favorites however, and maybe a lot to do with the scarcity of being able to get any proper ones outside Poland, is Oscypek and Gołka cheeses. Both have the taste of a creamy, but dried, smoked mozzarella, and they are absolutely delicious, but you can only get proper ones in the south of Poland where it’s made. Both are made by pressing the fresh cheese into a wooden mold, and soaked in brine, then cured in a smoke hut for 2 weeks. Both are similar in taste, but the biggest difference is the Oscypek (the cone shaped one) is made with sheep milk, and usually only at very specific times of year; while the Gołka (the rounded one) is made with cattle’s milk. You can also find them as street food in Kraków or Zakopane, grilled and wrapped in a bit of bacon. (Pics to follow)
Oscypek
Gołka
I like a nice tangy Cheshire cheese that’s so crumbly you almost need a spoon to eat it! Also at the other end of the scale a nice Somerset brie