Cheese

I adore cheese. The basic ingredients are pretty much the same for all of them (excluding cheeses with fruit in them, or cheeses wrapped in stinging nettle leaves, for example) but there’s a wide variety of methods of preparation and flavors. I’m going to list a few of my favorites here, and you can pick and choose.

Gouda

Currently my favorite cheese, Gouda is reminiscent of Parmesan’s semi-salty flavor and tang, but has an extra layer of complexity. I much prefer extra-aged Gouda instead of the soft “regular” gouda. After aging, the cheese turns golden and crumbly and has a richer flavor with caramel notes. It is flat-out delicious.

Saint Agur

A French cheese, Saint Agur is the only blue that I’ve ever liked. It’s not as salty as other blues such as Stilton, and is ever so creamy. It’s soft enough to be spreadable, and I suggest Carr’s crackers, especially the assorted biscuits. They are perfect for pretty much any cheese.

Parrano

For those of you who prefer Parmesan but still have a soft spot for Gouda, Parrano is the answer. It tastes like a gouda leaning towards parmesan. Like Gouda, it is a Dutch cheese.

Sandwiches II

As always, use whatever bread you prefer. In the dining hall, I prefer whole wheat or sourdough (though the sourdough slices are fairly small).

Tuna with Pepperjack Cheese

Tuna salad
Pepperjack cheese
Sliced onions
Hot pepper salsa

Spread the tuna on the bread. Top with cheese, onions, and salsa. Grill until the cheese is melted.

Mango Chicken Sandwich

Chicken (from the grill station; ask them to cut it up for you)
Mango chutney (the grill again; they think it’s a condiment, but for us, it’s a spread)
Cherry Tomatoes (from either the grill or the salad bar)
Pepper (use the packets)
A big roll from the sandwich station (sometimes people let you cut if you tell them you’re just getting bread)

BEFORE paying, spread the chutney on the bread along with cut-up chicken and tomatoes. If you don’t, you get billed for “Grocery” (the bread), salad (the tomatoes) and an entree (the chicken). It’s a lot less expensive my way.

The Epstein Traditional

Marshmallow Fluff
Peanut butter
A banana, sliced

Spread one of the slices of bread with fluff, then peanut butter and top with banana. Put on the other piece of bread and toast. Courtesy one of the Epsteins.
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