Product Reviews and Ratings - Belgium - Nazareth from igourmet

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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Belgium

Eat, drink and be merry! The Belgians, known for both their cheese and beer, tout Nazareth cheese as a fine match for a glass of Leffe, a Belgian abbey ale. Nazareth comes from the makers of Oud Brugge. It is a Maasdam style wheel, complete with a buttery, nutty mild flavor and impressive eye formation. At first glance, this cheese looks smoked because of its dark brown rind, but it is not; the rind is coated in wax through a series of careful treatments. The cheesemakers start waxing the cheese when it's only 15 days old. In the beginning, they wax it every week, but after one month it only receives a coating every 20 days.

Nazareth is finally released after about 3 - 4 months. The rich, dark brown rind differentiates the cheese from others of this Belgium style. Nazareth is a delicacy for all occasions. It slices up for sandwiches, shreds over spaghetti, lasagna and pizza, and makes a good substitute for Emmental types in other culinary preparations.

Made from cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 24 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Creamy(3), Firm(6), Flavorful(6), Rich(5)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(7), Salads(3), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(7), Health conscious(3), Simple tastes(3)

very very pleased

By alaskarestauranteur from alaska on 9/1/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

I love this cheese. I like to slice it thin with a cheese plane and eat it by itself. It reminds me of some of my favorite dutch cheeses. This was my favorite out of 5 cheeses that I ordered. I can't wait to get more. I think it would be great melted too I just usually can't wait that long.

An instant favorite!

By Jim/TX from El Paso, Tx on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Amatuer chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

This has become one of my "Top Ten" favorites.

good, strong flavor, not offensive

By sage

from Ivins, UT on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

for snacks, I like strong cheeses, but not putride

good cheese with a solid flavor

By suewannabchef

from Cape Cod, MA on 8/12/2008

Pros:

Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

I think this would be a good cheese after dinner and it's great in a salad. I also use it for Hors d'oeuvres with Vermont Common Crackers

What a treat!

By Jerry the Cheese Lover from Lewisville, TX on 7/22/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

This was such a surprise! I can hardly wait to get more!

Great Value!!

By JRZ GYRL from San Francisco, CA on 7/15/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

crackers, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

I really enjoyed this mild cheese, particularly when I sliced it thin and placed it atop a sweet olive oil and anise cracker. This seemed like an unlikely combination, but it worked amazingly well. Nazareth is a great buy, too. There aren't a whole lot of five dollar cheeses that knock my socks off, but this one is a winner! I will definitely be ordering it again soon.

Nazareth cheese

By sunbaby32539 from crestview florida on 7/15/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

as a side with a meal as a party dish with fruit
as gifts. such a delicate flavor. i never tasted it before and it was just terriffic.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very, very good

By rmckee

from Brewster, WA on 12/29/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Mild but great flavor

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, With hard bread

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

This cheese reminds me of swiss. We like to eat it on hard bread with our soup. It is also good to eat by itself. Everyone likes this cheese.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Smooth and sweet

By Mighty M

from FL on 12/4/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nazareth:

Makes a great grilled cheese sandwich or an appetizer. My guests commented on its sweet aftertaste...

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