Nancy Young wrote:
>
> I received a nice fruit basket today, it included a good looking
> Gouda cheese (must have been on the truck all day, the stuff was
> freezing cold). Not being much of a cheese eater, is Gouda served
> room temp, would it get soft? Or keep it in the refrigerator until
> ready to eat it?
>
> nancy

Like any decent 'hard' cheese, Gouda should be served at room temp. It
can be stored in the fridge until needed, but take it out at least 30
minutes before serving.