DAY 10: Perregrine Ridge German Riesling; pesto Gouda; raspberry dark pallet
ME: “uh oh, Mom doesn’t like Riesling. But I do! Better serve her a red soon, Aldi.”
MOM: “Wasn’t holding out much hope. Although it’s really too sweet for my liking it does ok with the cheese. That chocolate was awesome!”
ME: “uh oh, Mom doesn’t like Riesling. But I do! Better serve her a red soon, Aldi.”
MOM: “Wasn’t holding out much hope. Although it’s really too sweet for my liking it does ok with the cheese. That chocolate was awesome!”
December 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
DAY 10: Perregrine Ridge German Riesling; pesto Gouda; raspberry dark pallet
ME: “uh oh, Mom doesn’t like Riesling. But I do! Better serve her a red soon, Aldi.”
MOM: “Wasn’t holding out much hope. Although it’s really too sweet for my liking it does ok with the cheese. That chocolate was awesome!”
ME: “uh oh, Mom doesn’t like Riesling. But I do! Better serve her a red soon, Aldi.”
MOM: “Wasn’t holding out much hope. Although it’s really too sweet for my liking it does ok with the cheese. That chocolate was awesome!”
Day 10: Pesto Gouda
That is very pesto forward. I could not taste the cheese for a good minute afterward. I'm not sold on the combination of Gouda and pesto, either.
That is very pesto forward. I could not taste the cheese for a good minute afterward. I'm not sold on the combination of Gouda and pesto, either.
December 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Day 10: Pesto Gouda
That is very pesto forward. I could not taste the cheese for a good minute afterward. I'm not sold on the combination of Gouda and pesto, either.
That is very pesto forward. I could not taste the cheese for a good minute afterward. I'm not sold on the combination of Gouda and pesto, either.
She didn't understand either. We have recruited a galgamer. Cheese boob monarch, enlightened us. Gouda gouda provolone. 🙏
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
She didn't understand either. We have recruited a galgamer. Cheese boob monarch, enlightened us. Gouda gouda provolone. 🙏
me, after getting my blood test results today: why the hell is my cholesterol so fucked???
a couple weeks ago: i have finally devised which is the most cost-effective wedge of cheese in this grocery store. i will then proceed to buy this large fuckoff wedge of gouda and eat it straight for meals
a couple weeks ago: i have finally devised which is the most cost-effective wedge of cheese in this grocery store. i will then proceed to buy this large fuckoff wedge of gouda and eat it straight for meals
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
me, after getting my blood test results today: why the hell is my cholesterol so fucked???
a couple weeks ago: i have finally devised which is the most cost-effective wedge of cheese in this grocery store. i will then proceed to buy this large fuckoff wedge of gouda and eat it straight for meals
a couple weeks ago: i have finally devised which is the most cost-effective wedge of cheese in this grocery store. i will then proceed to buy this large fuckoff wedge of gouda and eat it straight for meals
December 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I’m not a fan of sharp cheese but did try it with dubliner first and that was good too. Gouda and Brie have been my favorite
December 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I’m not a fan of sharp cheese but did try it with dubliner first and that was good too. Gouda and Brie have been my favorite
Every December, we are gifted a full 2-lb round of local monastery gouda. We always age the unopened cheese in the back of the fridge for a year or two because that extra time is totally worth the wait.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
Alt: Actress Amy Poehler kissing the fingertips of one hand and then spreading the fingers with an outward motion. (AKA giving a chef's kiss.)
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December 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Every December, we are gifted a full 2-lb round of local monastery gouda. We always age the unopened cheese in the back of the fridge for a year or two because that extra time is totally worth the wait.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
Anyway, we cut into the 2023 gouda tonight and it was *chef's kiss*.
let thee without a taste for vegetables and cheese cast the first stone against mac and peas
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
let thee without a taste for vegetables and cheese cast the first stone against mac and peas
DAY 9: Sunset Peak, California Chardonnay; mustard Gouda; Rondello
ME: “Website says notes of brioche & vanilla. No?? But better than that Pinot Grigio.”
MOM: “I’ll finish it, it’s not really memorable, but definitely better than the Pinot. The cheese wasn’t very strong for all the mustard seeds.”
ME: “Website says notes of brioche & vanilla. No?? But better than that Pinot Grigio.”
MOM: “I’ll finish it, it’s not really memorable, but definitely better than the Pinot. The cheese wasn’t very strong for all the mustard seeds.”
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
DAY 9: Sunset Peak, California Chardonnay; mustard Gouda; Rondello
ME: “Website says notes of brioche & vanilla. No?? But better than that Pinot Grigio.”
MOM: “I’ll finish it, it’s not really memorable, but definitely better than the Pinot. The cheese wasn’t very strong for all the mustard seeds.”
ME: “Website says notes of brioche & vanilla. No?? But better than that Pinot Grigio.”
MOM: “I’ll finish it, it’s not really memorable, but definitely better than the Pinot. The cheese wasn’t very strong for all the mustard seeds.”
DAY 6
tea : the rose blossom in this is kinda medicinal? not super tasty but it's also on the weaker side, so not strong enough to be actually gross
cheese : kind of a cross between cheddar, gouda, and...hmm pimento spread? no actual peppers in this afaik, just reminds me of the flavor. pretty good!
tea : the rose blossom in this is kinda medicinal? not super tasty but it's also on the weaker side, so not strong enough to be actually gross
cheese : kind of a cross between cheddar, gouda, and...hmm pimento spread? no actual peppers in this afaik, just reminds me of the flavor. pretty good!
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
DAY 6
tea : the rose blossom in this is kinda medicinal? not super tasty but it's also on the weaker side, so not strong enough to be actually gross
cheese : kind of a cross between cheddar, gouda, and...hmm pimento spread? no actual peppers in this afaik, just reminds me of the flavor. pretty good!
tea : the rose blossom in this is kinda medicinal? not super tasty but it's also on the weaker side, so not strong enough to be actually gross
cheese : kind of a cross between cheddar, gouda, and...hmm pimento spread? no actual peppers in this afaik, just reminds me of the flavor. pretty good!
Cacio e pepe famously calls for a specific cheese. Of the 10 cheeses in my fridge, none are pecorino romano and I'm not going to the store so I will sub a lovely double cream gouda from artikaas, a Dutch cheese maker. Harder to grate as tiny chunks of cheese fall off, a problem I am happy to have.
December 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Cacio e pepe famously calls for a specific cheese. Of the 10 cheeses in my fridge, none are pecorino romano and I'm not going to the store so I will sub a lovely double cream gouda from artikaas, a Dutch cheese maker. Harder to grate as tiny chunks of cheese fall off, a problem I am happy to have.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Jalapeno smoked gouda is so good
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Jalapeno smoked gouda is so good
Smoked Gouda, caramelized, onion, and mushroom mac & cheese.
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Smoked Gouda, caramelized, onion, and mushroom mac & cheese.
This soup has turned out so well both times I've made it. I put a big handful of pepitas in mine because that's how I roll, and there's no bacon in here but here's the recipe I used, except I had to add liquid smoke because plain gouda. It doesn't taste squashy.
www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pump...
www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pump...
December 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This soup has turned out so well both times I've made it. I put a big handful of pepitas in mine because that's how I roll, and there's no bacon in here but here's the recipe I used, except I had to add liquid smoke because plain gouda. It doesn't taste squashy.
www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pump...
www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pump...
I ran into Victor Frankenstein buying cheese. I thought he was holding a block of gouda, but it was actually Frankenstein's Muenster.
December 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I ran into Victor Frankenstein buying cheese. I thought he was holding a block of gouda, but it was actually Frankenstein's Muenster.
My homemade chili and grilled cheese with gouda. Lacroix in a can because I'm an unrefined heathen.
December 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My homemade chili and grilled cheese with gouda. Lacroix in a can because I'm an unrefined heathen.
Neato.
If I see it around here, I’ll give it a try.
We’re all getting older 😉 and the aged Gouda & smoked Swiss that I loved in my youth… had to go.
Blocks of hard Philadelphia cream cheese, in the old foil, are the standard for a good cheesecake; or melted into a sauce.
If I see it around here, I’ll give it a try.
We’re all getting older 😉 and the aged Gouda & smoked Swiss that I loved in my youth… had to go.
Blocks of hard Philadelphia cream cheese, in the old foil, are the standard for a good cheesecake; or melted into a sauce.
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Neato.
If I see it around here, I’ll give it a try.
We’re all getting older 😉 and the aged Gouda & smoked Swiss that I loved in my youth… had to go.
Blocks of hard Philadelphia cream cheese, in the old foil, are the standard for a good cheesecake; or melted into a sauce.
If I see it around here, I’ll give it a try.
We’re all getting older 😉 and the aged Gouda & smoked Swiss that I loved in my youth… had to go.
Blocks of hard Philadelphia cream cheese, in the old foil, are the standard for a good cheesecake; or melted into a sauce.
Ok one last try before I toss this pan. Tuna casserole getting ready to go into the oven. It is topped with shredded Gouda and sharp white cheddar. Just spent over an hour making the cheese sauce so I am hoping not to burn the hell out of where it touches the pan
December 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Ok one last try before I toss this pan. Tuna casserole getting ready to go into the oven. It is topped with shredded Gouda and sharp white cheddar. Just spent over an hour making the cheese sauce so I am hoping not to burn the hell out of where it touches the pan
As long as it’s sour, I don’t mind. 😋
(But I may cheat on it with Parmesan of Gouda, or that beautiful mix of the two I get at the Carmel Cheese Shop, Prima Donna!)
(But I may cheat on it with Parmesan of Gouda, or that beautiful mix of the two I get at the Carmel Cheese Shop, Prima Donna!)
December 8, 2025 at 6:36 AM
As long as it’s sour, I don’t mind. 😋
(But I may cheat on it with Parmesan of Gouda, or that beautiful mix of the two I get at the Carmel Cheese Shop, Prima Donna!)
(But I may cheat on it with Parmesan of Gouda, or that beautiful mix of the two I get at the Carmel Cheese Shop, Prima Donna!)
Captain Gouda is what the store calls me after the Great Cheese Binge of 1997.
December 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Captain Gouda is what the store calls me after the Great Cheese Binge of 1997.
We are Gouda cheese all da packing way
December 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We are Gouda cheese all da packing way
Gouda and Havarti Grilled Cheese for dinner tonight. Wish I had some tomato soup.
December 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Gouda and Havarti Grilled Cheese for dinner tonight. Wish I had some tomato soup.
