CHEESE!

[Ryobi]

Alright all you cheeseheads, I know I'm not the only one from Wi on this particular planet. I know your blood is still half anti-freeze cuz it's only May and that makes people a little slow moving but, come on. Who are you, Where are you, and when are we all having a get together?

I'm just south of Green Bay.

[SuperFemme]

samAvQjgzL4

[Enchantress]

I voted for the cow from China. I'm not pleased with the results.

As for cheese: A new favorite of mine (in the past year or so) is Piave. It's hard and flavorful (yes, it sounds naughty but it's not. It's cheese people).

My suggestion: Try it. Immediately. Do not pass go or collect $200 (well maybe collect the money. Then you can buy more cheese). Eat. Be merry.

And of course it's Italian. Need I say more?

Clicky the linky:

http://www.artisanalcheese.com/prodinfo.asp?number=10404

[Jet]

I was on a business trip to Wisconsin years ago. I'll never forget the most incredible picture perfect farms. And it sure get c-c-cold up there.

[WolfyOne]

Nevah evah speed while on the highway going though Janesville

Be warned now, save money later

[PapaC]

first of all... oh oops never mind..

this is in the Wisconsin thread.
I was getting all kinds of excited because I love cheese. :(
not that there's anything wrong with Wisconsin or anything but the thread title misled me.

Anyone wanna bet California will soon be the top cheese in the states? :P

Off to go and buy, well... cheese.

Carry on, Wisconsin peeps,

[Enchantress]

first of all... oh oops never mind..

this is in the Wisconsin thread.
I was getting all kinds of excited because I love cheese. :(
not that there's anything wrong with Wisconsin or anything but the thread title misled me.

Anyone wanna bet California will soon be the top cheese in the states? :P

Off to go and buy, well... cheese.

Carry on, Wisconsin peeps,

It's okay. Cheese is as cheese does (yes, it's profound isn't it?). From Wisconsin to California and from sea to shining sea ...

[Queerasfck]

Sooooo is this about cheese? I got really excited and found pics of a couple of faves.....

This one is Sottocenere, essentially means "under ash". The gray rind is formed by a layer of ash that covers the cheese as it ages. Mixed with the ash are spices such as coriander, nutmeg and cloves although these spices hardly flavor the cheese. It is the addition of truffle oil and truffle pieces that create the irresistible flavor and aroma. It's really, really good and kind of expensive but it will bring any cheese lover to their knees, or make them buy you that cute little ring you've been wanting, or make them game for pretty much anything (that is, if you're looking for that kind of reaction).

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2009_11_17-sottocenere.jpg

My other favorite is a nut crusted brie created by Chef Deborah Scott from Indigo Grill and Kemo Sabe Grill in San Diego. It's essentially fried brie with a nut crust. It's about the best food I've ever eaten. I've never attempted to make it at home. I'm not sure I could duplicate it. Here's a pic but it doesn't do it justice. The one you buy at the resturant is probably deep fried completely encased in crushed nuts like pepitas. It's devine!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1-RL5laVxJ8/SzaV5r9EH6I/AAAAAAAACRQ/00miyadHaiY/s400/Brie+in+oil.JPG

[Gemme]

I love the brie....and provolone....and parmegiana reggio (I think that's how it's spelled)....and cheddah. Swiss. I love the swiss. It comes pre-air-conditioned.

I love the cheese. :trampoline:

Wisconsin's nice too.

[Ryobi]

Thank you all you lost people for posting in the Wi thread. lol. I'll be back when I have a little more time. For now, I'll just hand out thanks and compasses. :) lol.

[NJFemmie]

.... my obsession with cat photos would not allow me to pass the opportunity.....

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/funny-pictures-cat-says-cheese-awkwardly.jpg


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b3GHoGMBNpY/SVFtW0lt3XI/AAAAAAAADAg/FVN-jeVstjI/s1600/lolcat41.jpg

... well, actually, they do... ;)

Not from, never been, but I love me some Packers :)
... oh, and I love chhheeeeeese. Wisconsin sharp, actually.

[Ryobi]

Nevah evah speed while on the highway going though Janesville

Be warned now, save money later

And just where the hell were you about 10 years ago with this bit of information??? True, very true, 180 bucks worth of true. lol

[Ryobi]

I like a lot of different cheese, just about anything but the plastic stuff.
My 2 all time favorites are, 15year old extra sharp white cheddar and cheese curds, which is cheddar. I have never seen cheese curds outside of Wi and, if Snowy is around, they are called cheese nuggets because "curds" sounds nasty to her.

:passinggas:


So, anyone from Wisconsin? :pipe:

[violaine]

http://www.galaxyfoods.com/core/fileparse.php/97198/urlt/images/vegan-block.gif



http://www.galaxyfoods.com/Products/SoyCheese/Vegan/veganBlocks.stml


:farmtree:

[Oneida]

Alright all you cheeseheads, I know I'm not the only one from Wi on this particular planet. I know your blood is still half anti-freeze cuz it's only May and that makes people a little slow moving but, come on. Who are you, Where are you, and when are we all having a get together?

I'm just south of Green Bay.

Ya, hey dere -

As you know, I'm close enough to come up for brats and cold Old Milwaukees this summer. You say when! I'll bring the macaroni salad.

p.s. Cubs Won. :coffee:

[Ryobi]

Ya, hey dere -

As you know, I'm close enough to come up for brats and cold Old Milwaukees this summer. You say when! I'll bring the macaroni salad.

p.s. Cubs Won. :coffee:

Are you O.K., Oneida? Never heard you talk like that before. lol. Old Milwaukee should be used to boil the Brats in first and then, thrown out! (do you really drink that?) If more people show up in here from Wi., I'll sure let you know of a get together. Maybe you should just come up anyway.?

p.s. The cubs suck! Ask my 4 year old nephew.

[BullDog]

I like a lot of different cheese, just about anything but the plastic stuff.
My 2 all time favorites are, 15year old extra sharp white cheddar and cheese curds, which is cheddar. I have never seen cheese curds outside of Wi and, if Snowy is around, they are called cheese nuggets because "curds" sounds nasty to her.

:passinggas:


So, anyone from Wisconsin? :pipe:

Sorry, I am from Oregon but we do have cheese curds here! The Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tilamook, Oregon on the coast has cheddar cheese curds, also known as Squeaky Cheese. :D

http://www.tillamookcheese.com/VisitorsCenter/GiftShop.aspx

http://www.tillamookcheese.com/files/Images/Body/SpeekSqueek.jpg

[apretty]

i've been to tillamook!

[BullDog]

i've been to tillamook!

Cool! Now we must take Ezee there when you visit Oregon. He will be in cheese heaven!

[apretty]

Cool! Now we must take Ezee there when you visit Oregon. He will be in cheese heaven!

i'm sure.. and maybe they'll let me pet cows cuz honestly i like cheese but i'm soooo not in love with cheese. (i know, sacrilege!)

[Chancie]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/2319741060_3e38bc8f6e.jpg

[WolfyOne]

And just where the hell were you about 10 years ago with this bit of information??? True, very true, 180 bucks worth of true. lol


Talk about inflation....25 years ago it was $100. Going to the Dells after that stop, didn't make for a fun trip, lol.

[Oneida]

Are you O.K., Oneida? Never heard you talk like that before. lol. Old Milwaukee should be used to boil the Brats in first and then, thrown out! (do you really drink that?) If more people show up in here from Wi., I'll sure let you know of a get together. Maybe you should just come up anyway.?

p.s. The cubs suck! Ask my 4 year old nephew.


Your entire thread is a derail...LOL

And, no, I don't drink Old Milwaukee (but, I would...if Old Style weren't available).

p.s. Remind me not to ask your nephew if the Cubs suck. He's much too young to be that jaded. My Grandma is 92 and still thinks that "this is their year"

[Gemme]

I bought cheese today. :blink:

[Diva]

Diva hearts The Cheesy and the cheese.....no matter what state it's from.:fastdraq:

[SassyLeo]

i've been to tillamook!

Cool! Now we must take Ezee there when you visit Oregon. He will be in cheese heaven!

We got there a few times a year....just for the FRESH curds. Delicious!

We could make it a GROUP event!!!

Ok, dorky... but fun :rainbowAfro:

[BullDog]

We got there a few times a year....just for the FRESH curds. Delicious!

We could make it a GROUP event!!!

Ok, dorky... but fun :rainbowAfro:

Yeah that would be awesome. It's so beautiful out there. For those not into the cheese curds, there's always ice cream. :D

[SassyLeo]

Let me tell you about Cowgirl Cremery (http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/cheeses.asp/)... it might be heaven on earth.

EZ I am talking to you-

Mt Tam:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3195932194_d56865e4df.jpg

[Queerasfck]

Let me tell you about Cowgirl Cremery (http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/cheeses.asp/)... it might be heaven on earth.

EZ I am talking to you-

Mt Tam:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3195932194_d56865e4df.jpg

Wowsers! Where's that at? Cowgirls and cheese together!?
:|

O duh, I guess I should click on the linky. Pardon me I worked really late last night and just got up. Waiting for the coffee to kick in.

[SassyLeo]

Yeah that would be awesome. It's so beautiful out there. For those not into the cheese curds, there's always ice cream. :D

Oh yes, the Ice Cream. Erin loves it.

The smell in Tillamook...not so much :blink:

[Chancie]

Let me tell you about Cowgirl Cremery (http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/cheeses.asp/)... it might be heaven on earth.

EZ I am talking to you-

Mt Tam:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3195932194_d56865e4df.jpg

Your cheese <-- give me it

[SassyLeo]

Your cheese <-- give me it

Next time I see you :missu:, we will get Mt Tam and some seeded crackers and have a nice nosh :bow:

[Queerasfck]

Who moved my government cheese???

http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/cheese-sculpture.jpg

[Queerasfck]

Yes lord.

http://www.cynical-c.com/archives/bloggraphics/cheesus.jpg

[SassyLeo]

How about some Humboldt Fog?

http://www.chowbella.net/resources/humboldt-fog-cheese.jpg

[T_Holmes]

I'm from Wisconsin. :)

[Ryobi]

I'm from Wisconsin. :)


La Crosse. Beautiful area!

Welcome to the site, Holmes. As you can see, Wisconsin people are spars around here but, there are a few.

[Soft*Silver]

Ryobi...I thought this was a thread about last night's conversation in the thread "If you *REALLY* knew me".....

[Ryobi]

Ryobi...I thought this was a thread about last night's conversation in the thread "If you *REALLY* knew me".....

I'm sorry softness, I'm not sure what you mean. I wasn't in that thread.

[Soft*Silver]

oops...thought you were..lol. Senior moment.


I'm sorry softness, I'm not sure what you mean. I wasn't in that thread.

[Soft*Silver]

while I am here, my buddy JoSchmooze is working in Wi. Madison I believe. He lives in Az and travels back and forth every week. He has brought cheese home for all his Az friends. They love it!

[SimpleAlaskanBoy]

Sorry, I am from Oregon but we do have cheese curds here! The Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tilamook, Oregon on the coast has cheddar cheese curds, also known as Squeaky Cheese. :D

http://www.tillamookcheese.com/VisitorsCenter/GiftShop.aspx

http://www.tillamookcheese.com/files/Images/Body/SpeekSqueek.jpg

I am from Alaska but also grew up in WA with relatives in OR. so Tillamook was always available to me, until I moved here. I miss the extra sharp cheddar the most :watereyes:
Maybe I will order a cheese box for Xmas.
Never been to WI, but my grandfather used to drink Old Milwaukee.
*derail end*

~SAB

[TheBellyBionic]

I'll be visiting Wisconsin for the first time ever in about a month! My baby brother is getting married in Waterloo. Anyone have a great idea for escaping from the family for a bit? The hotel is in Johnson Creek next to an outlet mall and I'm flying in and out of Milwaukee.

[Ryobi]

I'll be visiting Wisconsin for the first time ever in about a month! My baby brother is getting married in Waterloo. Anyone have a great idea for escaping from the family for a bit? The hotel is in Johnson Creek next to an outlet mall and I'm flying in and out of Milwaukee.

escaping for, how long is a bit? And, how far are you willing to go? 10 miles, 40 miles? Let me think about it. End of September, most likely 70's during the day and 40's at night. (fyi for packing) I'm about 2 hours north in Green Bay. I do know some things in the Milwaukee area though, I'll get back to ya.

[hot-not]

We are having a little Butch and femme gathering in Minneapolis October 22 to 24, 2010.

All are invited.

We are in the planning stages. So far:

Friday we will have a meet and greet downtown--details to follow.

Saturday brunch then whatever you want to do: swimming, Mall of America, site seeing.

Saturday evening, Party at hot-not's house including horseshoes, karaoke, dancing, Chef Jenn is cooking.

Sunday Brunch

Still working out hotel details.

Please PM me if interested.

hot-not, April

[Queerasfck]

I found a good Italian truffle cheese at Trader Jose's last week. It's call Italian Truffle Cheese. I recommend it. And it's not as pricey as the other ones I've seen.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8my_m092zEE/TDX0Amy4j9I/AAAAAAAAGjY/SHL7KAqrMnE/s1600/DSCF3451.JPG

[WISCONSIN-STUD]

Well I am definitely looking to meet friends here in the state of WI particularly Madison!! So if you are from out my way send a message!:hippie:

[Goo]

lived in Madison for about 8 years.... kinda miss the cold weather. :D

[Chancie]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KdAwmFE6DDE/ScfQCRR3r-I/AAAAAAAAAbs/Xdscpwm9mgo/s400/swiss+cheese.jpg

[Starbuck]

It's just my opinion, but I think that cheese should be it's own food group! :wine:

[ButchKnight]

I love cheese it is it's own food group

[Gothy]

I'm a CA transplant living in Beloit. CA might have happy cows... but WI for sure has the better cheese! I feel all alone out here not knowing anyone... I'd love to meet some folks.

[The Oopster]

Hey I'll be back home from Wednesday march 28th til wed april 11th!

Parents are in Whitewater. Would love to meet up with people if they are gamed. If I talk nice to mom and might be able to borrow her car!

[Nat]

Hey folks - I'm going to be traveling to Wisconsin on June 23rd for a business/training trip. I'll arrive Sunday morning at the Madison airport at 10:30 am, and I think my hotel will be in or around Verona. Anybody in that area wanna meet up for Sunday brunch?

[hot-not]

Waves hi to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa butchfemme-planeteers.

Averageshmoe, Graffitiboi, and hot-not are planning a weekend of fun July 26th, 27th, and 28th.


Saturday we are having a bbq at April's Garage (hot-not's), please email me here for location and my number.

Bring your smiling face and a beverage; if you have food special needs let me know. Basic bbq food planned.

If you want to hang out and help get ready for bbq come anytime during the day.

Otherwise BBq will start 6...7 pm and go into the night; maybe some pool, darts karaoke what ever moves us.

Please forward this to any b-fers that you think might be interested.

Ave will be coming the evening of July 26th and we likely will get something to eat and hang out in my garage so please come by.

Sunday lets see the beautiful city of Minneapolis or go to a beach or .... you get the idea.

hot-not

[ButchKnight]

would love to plan some fun late fall get together I'm in Milwaukee and willing to travel

[Licious]

I just came by for the cheese.

:eyebat:

[Nat]

BTW, Wisconsin was gorgeous and Madison was totally awesome. I was there when the DOMA ruling came down - was happy to see a girl wearing a "No H8" shirt the next day. I fell a little bit in love with Wisconsin while I was there.

Oh, and I bought a hamsa hand pendant from a local street vendor - been wearing it ever since. I think it's working, since I've had no problem with the evil eye ever since. of course, I don't think I was having a problem with the evil eye before either, but it sort of stares out at people and I think it's saying, "I effing DARE you to screw with her!" :)

[introverted1]

I'm a total cheese snob. One of my very favorites is Pleasant Ridge Reserve, from Upland cheese factory.

I'm located in Madison. Any other wisconsinites here?

[Chad]

I am a born and raised Texan but my dad was from Wisconsin. We lived there for 5 years when I was very young. My mom ate cheese for the first time in Wisconsin. I am a big fan of all kinds of cheese. I am a Packers fan which is not always easy in Texas.

Go Packers!

[introverted1]

Chad, what town was your dad from?

[Chad]

Chad, what town was your dad from?

Milwaukee. We lived there a while and in the suburbs.

[introverted1]

Have you ever been to the Milwaukee Public Museum? I love that place! Also the Museum of Modern Art.

I've been to Irish Fest there about a million times.

[Orema]

Have never been to Wisconsin, but I like all kinds of cheese.

Right now I wish I had some mascarpone cheese mixed with Italian herbs and roasted pine nuts, a loaf of a crusty bread to spread it on, and a bottle of wine to drink with it.

So good.

[Chad]

Have you ever been to the Milwaukee Public Museum? I love that place! Also the Museum of Modern Art.

I've been to Irish Fest there about a million times.

Yes, grandmother took me and my brother to the museums all the time. We loved it.

I have not been to the Irish fest but I would like to go.

[introverted1]

Maybe you will remember this, maybe not... But one of my favorite displays was the Wild West, with Native Americans on horses thundering across the Plains... And there was a rattlesnake at the front of the display, and if you pressed the button on the edge of the display its tail would rattle!

One of my other favorite displays was the room with the domed ceiling that had paintings of geese and other large migratory birds, and the tape would play over and over of different bird calls.

I think I will go visit the Milwaukee Public Museum next weekend...

[Chad]

Maybe you will remember this, maybe not... But one of my favorite displays was the Wild West, with Native Americans on horses thundering across the Plains... And there was a rattlesnake at the front of the display, and if you pressed the button on the edge of the display its tail would rattle!

One of my other favorite displays was the room with the domed ceiling that had paintings of geese and other large migratory birds, and the tape would play over and over of different bird calls.

I think I will go visit the Milwaukee Public Museum next weekend...

I do remember that display. My grandmother hated snakes so we would worn her before we got to the display.

Have fun at the museum!