Monterey Jack

We've recently discovered Monterey Jack cheese. It has the consistency of cheddar and slices nicely. I've had the good fortune of enjoying recently in a baguette bread ham and spinach leaf sandwhich. It has a nice mild taste that would probably be called a mild to medium. It is creamy, rich, and very flavorful.

Out of ten, I'd rate it an 8. It's perfect for use in sandwiches as I did or shredded on Mexican food. A fine, versatile cheese.

Stilton and Double Gloucester

Last week, I tried a wonderful cheese. It was a layered wedge of Stilton and Double Gloucester.

The majority of the cheese was a velvety soft yellow Double Gloucester and layered twice was a nice veiny cream-like Stilton. If you picture a layer cake, cut in a slice, you have the cheese I tried.

I was tempted by its drastically reduced price. Two dollars and six cents bought me a decent wedge, probably around 200 grams worth of pure eating pleasure.

Normally, I don't go for the veiny cheeses since I've found some a little too strong for my taste. But, balanced with the DG, it was a nice treat. I enjoyed it both warm (crumbled and tossed with some warm capellini and a little garlic) and cold, in slices.

On a scale of 1-10, this English cheese was an 8. I recommend it if you've tried blue cheese and enjoyed the result. I wouldn't recommend it if you are adverse to vein cheeses or strong ones. Even the DG, which is usually mild, was permeated with the unique taste of Stilton. A taste experience not to be missed.

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