#cheese pairing

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max verstappen as chèvre & daniel ricciardo as dates

notes

chèvre is one of the oldest cheeses on earth, with a very strong, particular flavor. it crumbles easily, surprisingly soft

dates are incredibly sweet and nutrient-dense, able to last a long time after being dried. their use spans from simple snacks to alcohol

together, they make up one of the most classic pairings, although one not often thought of first

serving

slice dates open and stuff with chèvre, then add crushed pistachios and drizzle honey over the top for a fun treat

add to a salad with spinach, pickled onions, and walnuts, and pair with a white wine such as sauvignon blanc

toast bread and spread with a thin layer of date jam, then top with baked chèvre and enjoy with a cup of black coffee

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Cheese Pairing #4

Cheese: Goat Gouda

Pairings: Cosmic Crisp apple, hard salami, winco brand pretzels

he flavours blend together well, the pretzel acting as a starter with the flavour then the flavour of the meat and cheese mix in making a salty bready combination and when the apple hits it adds the perfect wave of sweetness before the combination leaves a cheesy pretzely flavour on the palette

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is there a gabico cheese? :)

gabriel bortoleto as requeijão cremoso & nico hülkenberg as pain au levain

notes:

requeijão is a fresh cheese, full of youth and often paired with fun, bold flavors like guava

pain au levain is a classic bread, but usually plays second fiddle to more famous breads such as baguette and ciabatta

pairing requeijão with a crusty bread is untraditional

serving:

pair with a sweet white wine and a tart jam such as raspberry

eat together with an omelette -- i recommend onion, jalepeño, and cilantro as the fillings, but anything goes :)

make a bread pudding using both

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max verstappen as vacherin & alex albon as tart cherries

notes:

vacherin is known for its strong, rich alpine aroma and complicated process of production, yet has a deceptively mild taste

tart cherries are bright and versatile. they require more nutrients than sweet cherries to grow, but offer more nutrients in return

both are surprising, both hardy and finicky, and very difficult to balance against each other as the one that wants to stand out in each dish is never the one that people think

serving:

warm vacherin and dip crusty bread in it fondue-style, and drink cherry bounce or tart cherry liqueur on the side

serve tart cherry compote over vacherin for a fun dessert

make a grilled cheese with wheat bread, vacherin, tart cherry jam with rosemary, and another semi-hard, mild cheese of your choosing

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max verstappen as maasdam & carlos sainz as apple cider

notes:

maasdam is sweet, creamy, and lightly aged. its flavor is mild and can be overtaken but its texture tends to drown out others around it

apple cider has many varieties: alcoholic or nonalcoholic, sparkling or still, hot or cold, spiced or plain. despite this versatility, its unique personality is a constant

together, the two make a sweet, nostalgic pairing by complementing each other in unexpected ways. where one should shine, the other does instead

serving:

enjoy as a variation on a ploughman's lunch: sliced maasdam, sliced onion, crusty bread, and alcoholic apple cider

serve alongside mustard, walnuts, and toasted rye bread

make apple cider cheese biscuits (usa southern-style, not the sweet kind)

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...brocedes pls

*they're both vegan so i'm tempted to say neither would be cheese; i can elaborate on this if you'd like, but in the spirit of this blog, i'm including cheese :)

sir lewis hamilton as alp blossom & nico rosberg as marinated artichoke hearts

notes:

alp blossom is a polarizing cheese, with some dismissing it as too flashy and others praising its layered and complex flavor and beautiful appearance

artichoke hearts are the most vulnerable part of the artichoke, preserved into a well-armored, strong-tasting, hardy pantry food

this is an unusual pairing as both are very strong flavors and textures, but they are able to pick up on the most subtle notes within each other and create something better than the whole of their parts

serving:

pair with a dry rosé and follow with a rich dessert such as crème brulée

enjoy with crusty light bread dipped in olive oil and vinegar

serve with almonds, honey, and other preserves such as pimentos alongside soft pita bread

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Gax plssss🙏🙏🙏

george russell as double gloucester & max verstappen as jägermeister

notes:

double gloucester is a strong, firm cheese that gets it color from the wildflower lady's bedstraw (Galium verum). it more well-known than its sister variety, single gloucester, yet unlike single, it has no PDO status

jägermeister is known as a potent, intense liqueur, but it actually has quite a nuanced flavor with sweet, savory, and spicy notes. it is often combined with red bull -- the caffeine enhances its intoxicating effect

these are two of the boldest flavors with the strongest effects, and it is reasonable to think they might clash. however, in the right amounts, they bring out the pleasantly savory, floral notes in each other

serving:

make a cocktail with jäger, tonic, and a bit of honey, and enjoy alongside a ploughman's sandwich - sourdough, butter, double gloucester, and onion (fresh or pickled)

serve with walnuts, dark seed crackers, sliced apples, and mustard. you could roast the nuts in jäger if you'd like

do it the student way -- have a jäger bomb or four with friends (drink responsibly) and then stumble home and assemble a little snack plate with double gloucester, olives, jam of some sort, maybe some chocolate, a pear, leftover fries ... it's very versatile