New Cheesematters.com.au - For All Things Cheese!
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Culture - Food Beverage Press Release29th August 2008, 12:01pm - Views: 1249
  NEW Cheesematters.com.au – for all things cheese! Australians are becoming more food savvy, and part of this evolution is a growing fondness for great cheese. Gone are the days when a cheese and wine night was a improving cheese know-how has never been easier. At cheesematters.com.au you can improve your cheese knowledge, learn cheese etiquette, discover great cheese and wine matches, try easy recipe ideas, find tips for entertaining, enter competitions and ‘ask the cheesemaker’. According to cheese expert Naomi Crisante: “Enjoying cheese is such a sensory experience. When you allow yourself to take a moment to notice the appearance, aroma and flavour of a cheese – a new world of wonder is opened to you.” She added: “cheesematters.com.au will quickly develop the cheese learner into a cheese lover. This website has everything you need to know about cheese styles, as well as many innovative ideas for serving and entertaining with cheese. It really is a complete guide to cheese!” cheesematters.com.au provides consumers with the opportunity to learn about cheese in the context of the Australian lifestyle – in a relaxed, fun and engaging way. CHEESE MATTERS FACTS Did you know? A round of Camembert was part of the rations for every French soldier during World War I Little Miss Muffet’s curds and whey was probably a bowl of cottage cheese Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano inspectors tap each wheel of cheese to tell how well the inside is maturing For all these fun facts and more, go to www.cheesematters.com.au ENDS Media inquiries, contact Naomi Crisante - mobile 0419 126 998, or email crisante@bigpond.net.au High res images and recipes available. Naomi Crisante is available for interview and TV presentations. . Cheesematters.com.au tips Serve cheese at room temperature for best flavour – Remove from the fridge one hour before serving. Think variety – Choose different styles for a cheese selection. Try a soft white cheese, a blue and a firmer style, such as Cheddar or Swiss- style. Dare to try – Be adventurous and open to tasting new flavours and styles. You will be rewarded with pure pleasure. Get the blues – Blue beginners can start with a mild blue, such as blue brie, spread it on a cracker and partner it with something sweet to balance its salty piquancy. You can then move on to more robust styles from there. Brie or Camembert? – Traditionally Brie was made in a large, flat wheel and Camembert in a smaller round. Each developed different flavours and textures because of this. These days they come in a variety of sizes and shapes for convenience and interest. Brie usually has a more mushroomy flavour and is softer than Camembert, which has a nuttier taste. A touch of sweet – Most cheeses work well with sweet or fruity accompaniments like quince paste, grapes, fruit bread and sticky dessert wines. A drizzle of honey over blue cheese is also sensational! To find a perfect match – When matching with wine, consider if it complements, contrasts or clashes with the flavour of the cheese. Beer or cider also matches well with cheese. One special cheese – Sometimes all you need to serve is one perfectly ripe cheese with a suitable accompaniment and matched wine and your guests will be in heaven! Store it – Store cheese wrapped in its original packaging, in a separate compartment in the fridge. Otherwise, wrap in baking paper loosely over-wrapped with plastic wrap. Trust your tastebuds – Remember there are no rules when it comes to appreciating cheese, as so much depends on your personal preferences, but the key is to pay attention to what you eat, trust your tastebuds and remember to savour! |
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