Recently I brought some cheese, crackers and grapes to work. I got it all at Aldi, my new best friend. The grapes were just red seedless grapes; nothing remarkable. The crackers were an entertainer assortment, although they did nothing of the kind. Not one of us was entertained in the least, except we did enjoy the crackers. But the CHEESE ... hoo boy, the cheese was the star of the show, as it should have been!
So, going in order from my least to most favorite:
#1: Apple Harvest Cheddar
The cheese was sharp cheddar with apple pieces and a hint of cinnamon. It was smooth, and crumbly, and quite pungent. I have nothing against it but think that melted into a slice of pie would do it more justice than eating it plain.
#2: Sundried Tomato and Pesto (fill in the blank)
I have no earthly idea what sort of cheese this was. And judging by the name, it was exactly what you'd expect. You could taste the pesto, the cheese was smooth and didn't have an obnoxious bite, so all-in-all, I'd buy it again. Just because it's #2 doesn't mean it wasn't good, but it wasn't as good as ...
#3: Jalapeno Havarti
This is a winner! Since Havarti cheese is good and jalapenos added to anything makes it even better, what's not to love? However, I can't give it any more points than that due to what's coming up next ...
#4: The holy grail of cheese -- Blarney Castle
Even now, just looking the package makes me want to go back and buy more. Right this minute, in fact. It's a pale yellow, smooth and mellow cheese made from grass-fed cows, in Cork County, Ireland, same region as the Blarney Castle (of course I had to look that up – you think I know this stuff on my own??). This will definitely be my go-to cheese from now on.
Happy Birthday ta ME, and it’s not even my birthday … just feels like it!!!
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