does "cheeseus" exist?

[ToyMan]

since we got so involved with cheese discussion in the "does god exist?" thread, i figured it'd be a good idea to start one for this ongoing cheese dialogue we've started.

my favorite cheeses are gruyere and dubliner.

gruyere usually costs a little more than most people are willing to spend on cheese, but it's so goddamned good. it's a hard, sharp sort of cheese, with "nutty" tones.

dubliner is very similar, in my estimation, except it's a bit coarser, and heartier. interestingly enough, it works really well grated on top of lasagnas and the like.

also, emmentaler swiss makes a great topping for deli-style rye triscuits. mmm.

[Ed, Ego and Superego]

I plugged it in the iother thread, but here it is again:
http://www.roguecreamery.com/pilot.asp?pg=RogueRiverBlue

I also like Spanish Manchego, or even good parmeasno-reggiano for snacking.  The p-r has a neat flavor and texture when "chunked".
-Ed

[raj]

I loves me my smoked Gouda.

[Mr. DS]

I enjoy a good pepperjack from time to time.  Other wise I stick to the traditional like American and Cheddar.  Sadly, my cholesterol issues have caused me to cut back greatly on cheese worshiping. 

[Wortcov]

 "When I'm through with you, your face is gonna look like swiss cheese."
"That's no Gouda."

and now for something completely different...

I enjoy most types of cheese except blue-veined, and my favorite is ordinary cheese spiced whit anise and brännvin

[schmendrik]

On sandwiches, provolone and cheddar are probably my all-purpose favorites, but it depends a little on what meat is in the sandwich. For just general eating with crackers (or without), my favorite might be huntsman, with horseradish cheddar, havarti, and sharp provolone close runners-up.

Sharp provolone is something I never saw before I moved to the Philly area. Huntsman I only learned about in the last couple of years when stores started having fancy cheese counters. It's alternating layers of an orange English cheddar and something like blue cheese.

Not to start a religious war but:
   (a) Do you need crackers or other things to put cheese on, or do you sometimes just eat cheese?
   (b) Is cheese a dessert?
   (c) Apples and cheddar: pro or con?

[Patient7]

I like pepperjack, the only problem is that it's too oily to grate or melt.  I've been dying to try it on some other stuff.

[Pilgermann]

I'm rather uneducated when it comes to cheese, but I always feel compelled to buy strange cheese that I see at the grocery.  Unfortunately they're always so goddamned expensive!

[Psycho Circus]

As Ghouck slated me for Applewoods  , I must say it's the one with the paprika that I like the most.

Other than that I like any strong mature cheddar and mozzarella di bufala.

My old man eats cheese with chocolate in 

[schmendrik]

I'm rather uneducated when it comes to cheese, but I always feel compelled to buy strange cheese that I see at the grocery.  Unfortunately they're always so goddamned expensive!

My local Whole Foods had a great idea at their cheese counter. They have an "afraid of commitment" section where they've cut the cheeses down into $3 trial sizes.

[Patient7]

Evidently, my great uncle used to carry cheese around in his pockets.  I have a feeling I'm not adopted.

[HappyGilmore]

Here's an odd fact: I don't eat/like cheese.  Most people's response: "You're Italian, and you DON"T eat cheese?"

Never liked it, no matter what kind.  Won't even eat lasagna.  Pizza: only very rarely.  Even then, maybe only a half a slice.

Not allergic or anything, not lactose inotlerant.  Just don't like the taste/texture of it, let alone the smell.

[ghouck]

When I was in the Army, I was in Belgium for a training scenario when we went on a tour to Amsterdam. We stopped at a cheese factory on the way and I had samples of some of the most awesome cheeses I've ever encountered. Some smoked onion cheese and smoked garlic. Can't remember the type of cheese, , but they were great.

[Psycho Circus]

[Derf]

Mmmm, I loves me some grilled cheese sandwiches made with muenster. Good stuff!