Best Cheese To Pair With Pinot Gris
In our articles, we have a strong focus on the best cheeses to pair with a variety of different foods. However, just for a moment, we are taking a step back from the cheese part of our best cheese pairings to focus on the most classic cheese pairing of them all, wine – in particular, Pinot Gris. What is Pinot Gris/ Pinot Grigio? Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are popular white wine choices all around the world. Best known for their light, crisp texture, as well as their clean and easy to drink flavour. A unique flavour profile provides a great basis to pair your wine with a variety of different cheeses. Before we get into the best cheeses for your wine, let us take a look at the similarities and the differences between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio. The Similarities: Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape…
Can You Pair Cheese And Tuna Together?
Seafood and cheese in general may seem like a strange combination. However, many of our articles have proved otherwise, suggesting that cheese can be a great pairing to fish types such as salmon and prawns. However, does cheese and tuna go together? In this article, we look at the best cheeses to pair with tuna. Can you Pair Cheese and Tuna Together? Cheese and tuna are commonly paired together in sandwiches and toasties. Therefore, this means a creamy cheese or a cheese with good melting properties is required. It is key to not choose a cheese that is too rich that would ultimately overpower the flavour of the tuna. The cheese should be used to add and enhance the flavour and add to the texture. Top 4 Cheeses to Pair with Tuna are: -Mozzarella -Cheddar -Comte or Gruyere -Fresh cheese (cream cheese or cottage cheese) Classic Cheese to Pair with…
What Cheese To Use For Fondue?
Fondue is a classic cheese dish very well known across the world and also very popular. There are a variety of different cheeses that can be used and combined to make the perfect fondue. In this article, we look at the history of fondue, as well as what cheese to use for fondue. What Cheese to Use for Fondue? Fondue is a recipe that originates from Switzerland. Therefore, using Swiss cheese for your fondue will give you the best replica of flavours. The cheese used in fondue is ideally semi-hard, and a good melting cheese. The best Swiss cheese to use in your fondue include: Comte, Emmental, Gruyere and Appenzeller. Tip: Remove ALL cheese rinds from all cheeses. Semi-hard cheeses have natural rinds and do not have the best flavour or texture. Also, cutting the cheese into small squares will ensure the cheese melts quickly. Comte: Comte is a Swiss…
What is Semi-Hard Cheese – All You Need to Know
There are many different styles of cheese, each one with a different flavour and texture profile, as well as made in very different ways. Semi-hard cheese is perhaps one of those categories that gets forgotten or even misinterpreted. However it is the category that holds many of our favourite cheeses! In this article, we look at what is a semi-hard cheese, as well as some examples and their key features that make it distinguishable. What is Semi-Hard Cheese? Semi-hard cheese is the perfect balance in textures as well as flavours. It has a well-rounded texture, between moist and acidic, it also has a mild taste and aroma. Usually, it is made with cows milk can be sweet, buttery and salty in flavour. A common example of a semi-hard cheese is cheddar. How is Semi-Hard Cheese Typically Made? Compressed curds release excess whey (moisture) which causes the cheese to dry out.…
Substitutes for Gruyere Cheese
Gruyere cheese is Swiss or Alpine region cheese. It is named after the town Gruyeres in Switzerland. This cheese is produced with cows milk and is rich, nutty, fruity and slightly sweet in flavour. It is a great melting cheese and used in a variety of dishes such as fondue or lasagne. Gruyere is readily available and can be purchased at delis, markets and even in larger supermarkets. However, there may be times at which Gruyere is unavailable and you need to make a swap. Considering this, what are the best substitutes for Gruyere? Substitutes for Gruyere Cheese: Cheese that has good melting properties are popular substitutes for Gruyere. For example, Emmental. Also made in Switzerland, it is great for melting and a mild, sweet and buttery flavour. Consider cheese made with cows milk as it has a similar flavour profile. Top 5 cheeses that make good substitutes for Gruyere…
The Best Cheese for Onion Soup
In this article, we look at the best cheese for your onion soup, and how they bring out the best in the flavours. Each recommended cheese has a diverse and unique flavour profile and will cater to all taste buds – even for the fussiest of cheese eaters. Typically, traditional onion soup uses hard, Swiss cheese, for example, Gruyere. Gruyere cheese is ideal for melting and has a mildly sweet nutty flavour. This helps to balance the savoury flavour in the soup. Top 6 cheeses for onion soup are: Gruyere Comte Beaufort Appenzeller Raclette Truffle Cheddar The Best Cheese for Onion Soup Gruyere is the perfect matching pairing to complement your traditional onion soup. Why? It has great melting properties, is full of flavour and is easy to cook with. Gruyere cheese comes from the town of Gruyere in Switzerland. It has a rich, nutty and buttery flavour, whilst also…