This year, don't miss the opportunity to indulge in a delicious cheese board. The secret behind a good and varied cheese board is the disc of five. The disc of five represents five different types of cheeses. Choose a cheese to taste from each of this group, and your cheese board is complete!
◕ Mild
◕◕ Spicy
◕◕◕ Extra spicy
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Goat cheese is one of the oldest cheeses. Since the creation of goat cheese, a considerable variety of goat cheeses have appeared: from mild to spicy and from soft to hard. Goat cheese is often used in a salad, but it is also a creamy and fresh addition to a cheese board.
Sheep cheeses are less well-known than other cheeses, but that makes them an extra special addition to any cheese board.
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White rind cheeses are soft cheeses. Because these cheeses become a kind of white mold, they become softer on the inside and harder on the outside over time. The most famous white rind cheeses are Brie and Camembert. These two are often confused. It is also very similar, but the addition of cream makes the brie slightly creamier. Brie also comes from the now called “Île-de-France” (formerly Brie) and Camembert is sourced from Normandy. A special white rind cheese is the La Tur, which is made with a mix of goat's milk, sheep's milk, and cow's milk.
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Red rind cheese is an eye-catching item for on a cheese board. After the cheese process, the cheese is rubbed with the bacteria Linens, which is why this cheese is sometimes also called Red Bacteria. This is accomplished by washing or spraying the cheeses with a variety of alcohols, such as wine, beer, or salt water. A delicious, creamy cheese is the result.
Époisses cheese is probably the most famous red rind cheese. This is already an eye-catcher due to the unique look, but it also creates an atmosphere. If you say spicy, you say Taleggio. The Italian cheese has a soft structure, but is full and spicy in taste! As a result, it is not only delicious on a cheese board, but also melted in the risotto. You can even choose between the original or another version with a hint of truffle. The Le Petit Doruvael comes from our soil in The Netherlands. It doesn't sound very Dutch, but this cheese is really made in Montfoort where it was voted the best regional product in XNUMX.
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Due to the ripening process, these cheeses are often slightly spicier and firmer, resulting in a fuller taste. The big advantage of this cheese is that you can use it in many ways. These cheeses can be used in a dish or on a cheese board.
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Blue cheeses are one type of cheese , with the blue mold (penicillium roqueforti) as the most striking characteristic. The distinctive blue veins are easily discernible and represent the spiciness of the cheese. Cheese lovers like to drink these cheeses with a glass of strong red wine.
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