I need a new cheese. . . .

[ghouck]

What's a good cheese? I've tried many of the popular kinds (well, at least what they CALL cheese here in the states), and want to know a good one. I've been grabbing a small chunk of whatever looks good every time I go to the city, but haven't gotten anything that great in a LONG time. I've even tried Stinking Bishop (I liked it), Jarlsburg (Meh). Paneer (Ok, a bit bland). Anyone know of some good ones, or better yet, any good cheese sampler packs?

[bob]

If you prefer a spicier cheese I'd urge you to try pepperjack. 

[ghouck]

If you prefer a spicier cheese I'd urge you to try pepperjack. 

I'm WAY beyond pepperjack, pretty much everything that can be found in a basic grocery store, I've tried. Thanks though.

[claws]

Ever try camembert? Not sure about the availability in certain parts of the U.S. though I was told it can be found sometimes at the gourmet section. Its pretty good, has its own unique taste and goes great with crackers and lingonberries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camembert

[Doggett]

Edam and red leicester has been a favourite.





I like those grated on pasta.
A simple but tasty snack. 

[ghouck]

I'll try and get a hold of some camembert and red leicester, I've tried edam before, but I don't specifically remember it. Perhaps I'll try it again. Thanks.

[Leah]

Brie?

[The Burgomaster]

How about Colby or Muenster?

[AndyC]

Limburger is very good, especially on a sandwich with sliced onions.

[The Burgomaster]

How about goat cheese?  Or head cheese?

[ghouck]

I've tried Brie, didn't like it. Colby and Muenster I've tried, both are pretty good IMO, and I've tried Limburger, it was OK, not worth the stink though. I've not tried it on a sandwich, I'll give that a try sometime. I've not tried any goat milk cheese, but want to. I've tried head cheese, and didn't care for it.

[The Burgomaster]

I've not tried any goat milk cheese, but want to. I've tried head cheese, and didn't care for it.

Warm goat cheese on a salad with walnuts is REALLY good.

[Flick James]

Well, head cheese is not cheese.

Edam has been mentioned. I like the nutty flavor of it.

If you like cheese with a bite, you might want to try the Irish or Vermont chedder. It's white rather than yellow/orange and quite sharp.

I also like Gorgonzola, the Italian version of blue cheese.

[Leah]

Have you tried Gouda?

[ghouck]

Have you tried Gouda?

Oh yea, that's a fairly common one here. There's several different versions I've tried. Not a bad cheese at all.