Donna Rose wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>
>>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
>>
>
> It's a great melting cheese, mild-flavored. I like most cheeses at room
> temperature, as the flavors are more distinct. You can eat it with some
> fruit (pears or apples would be good) or slice it thin and make grilled
> cheese sandwiches out of it.
Just as a point of information, not all goudas are mild-flavored. Local
Whole Foods is selling one that is well aged, and is very much in
texture as a good parmagan(sp) cheese.
--
Alan
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener