Gouda

Several years back, on a lark, we met Sophie at a Paso Robles wine tasting event and sampled several of her cheeses. I was not a “cheese fan” at the time and was nervous due to the powerful smells...

by Melanie Wong 12 months ago

"... Whole Foods agrees, and just announced they're bringing back their annual “12 Days of Cheese” special. Each day, starting December 12 (and ending December 23), nationwide Whole Foods shoppers ...

by AmySowder 4 years ago

I have this Smurf-blue colored lavender-infused Gouda cheese I got at a farmer's cheese shop in the city of Gouda, South Holland. Does anyone know why it's so blue or what makes it blue? I'm hoping...

by invinotheresverde 9 years ago

I always hear "gew-duh", but it's "how-duh", right?

by paranoidgarliclover 5 years ago

On Monday, I was foiled. I would NOT be defeated today (and I wasn't, despite some a$$hole drivers on the 101, as usual). What a lovely place. The owners are super-friendly and (not surprisin...

Hello Chowhounders, In a few days I will be making a baked pasta dish with roasted eggplant, peppers, and sausage, in a light tomato sauce, plus an internal layer, and a topping of melted cheese...

So my friend remembers a cheese from when she went to Wellesley. Maybe other hounds can help me out... It was an aged Gouda. She says it was aged for something like three years. The most distinct...

On a layover in Amsterdam a few years ago, I toured a Gouda cheese factory. The cheesemaker told us authentic Gouda should not be refrigerated. I bought some to take home with me and never refrig...