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
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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.
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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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