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Cheese Shop Review: 5 Top Foreign Cheeses

The moment has come for all cheese lovers to transcend all boundaries and savor the pleasures of a truly international cheese tasting experience. Embark on this gastronomical journey with as many as 5 exotic cheeses

5 Top Foreign Cheeses

Cashel Blue
Fresh Cashel Blue is not particularly hard and transforms into a hard mass only after 2 weeks of continuous refrigeration. Freshly made Cashel Blue is mild to taste but the flavor matures with time. Cashel Blue is prepared from cows’ milk by one single Irish domestic unit. It is wonderful to have it along with white Sancerre, served at room temperature.Eating it in isolation is a good idea; you can also mix some yoghurt into it for some tasty salad dressings. Being a strong flavored cheese, Cashel Blue ideally complements preparations like stuffed button mushrooms and is ideal for steak toppings as well.

Ekte Gjetost
Ekte Gjetost was initially manufactured in Norway.Made only from goats’ milk, fresh Ekte Gjetost hardens immediately. Ekte Gjetost is essentially dark in color. Its strong flavors are ideally complemented and enhanced when served alongside Riesling or dry Chardonnay. Liquid Ekte Gjetost enhances the tastes of apples and pears when used as dip. Because of its sweet taste, Ekte Gjetost also makes for ideal spreads for toasted crispy bread slices served for breakfast. The combination is especially enjoyed by kids

Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi is a white cheese with a distinct salty taste. Made in the islands of Cyprus, Halloumi is made from sheep and goat milk. Mint is used as a preservative for Halloumi cheese which acts as a deterrent for bacterial growth and enhances its shelf life. Halloumi cheese acquires a peculiar minty flavor as a result, which can taste a little absurd. The flavor of Halloumi cheese tends to deepen when stored for long. A sauce made from olives, lime juice and parsley is savored along with charcoal grilled slices of Halloumi cheese, to emphasize its original flavor.Grated Halloumi cheese proves to be the ideal additive for pastas as well as chicken preparations. Use tsipouro or ouzo as accompaniments.

Bra Duro Cheese
Bra Duro is a cheddar cheese made in Italy and is sold after 2 years of aging. Prepared from cows’ milk, it has a firm texture. It has a mild spicy and nutty taste.Made in Italian farmhouses, Bra Duro should be added to dishes which need to acquire a distinct flavor of cheese. It is also an ideal accompaniment with Italian red wines and amber beers.

Amarelo Cheese
Amarelo is of Portuguese origin and is made from a blend of sheep and goat milk. It solidifies when freshly made but tends to become soft when stored at room temperature. Eating it raw along with cherries, grapes and plums could prove to be a treat. Preparations like lobster bisque and grilled shrimps acquire an earthy flavor when made with Amarelo cheese. Amarelo is a good accompaniment for Italian Amarone wine and port wine as well.

Tasting this entire variety of cheeses provides for a worthwhile and diversified experience.

Buy these cheeses from your trusted cheese store.