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Rokiškio sūris AB, often called the flagship of Lithuanian dairy industry, is an excellent example of how traditions can go hand in hand with a modern manufacturing process. It is not accidental that this company is located in Aukštaitija, one of the most beautiful regions of Lithuania, where fertile plains and luxuriant meadows are surrounded by forests and decorated with blue lakes, where the land itself has been famous for dairying traditions and the largest milk yields for centuries.
Named after a town on the Russian-Lithuanian border, the first Tilsit cheese was made in the 1700s by Dutch immigrants trying to make Gouda. An excellent melting cheese with a medium-firm texture, Lithuanian Tilsit has small, irregularly shaped eyes. It is only slightly tangier than Danish Havarti. Great for snacking or for flavoring foods such as sauces and vegetable dishes!
- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 2.2 lb. wheel of cheese.
Excellent and Affordable
By Flemish Kaas Lover
from Rome, GA on 11/6/2007
from Rome, GA on 11/6/2007
Pros:
Firm, Semi-soft
Best Uses:
Breakfast, Sandwiches
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Lithuanian Tilsit - Whole Wheel:
An excellent inexpensive cheese in the Gouda style and perfect for every day use.
This is a great cheese!
By The composer from Mandan, ND on 10/28/2007
Pros:
Firm, Flavorful, Smooth
Cons:
none at all
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 Lithuanian Tilsit - Whole Wheel:
ON PIZZA -- LITHUANIAN PIZZA! IN SANDWICHES -- LITHUANIAN HOGIES! WITH EGGS -- LITHUANIAN FRITTATAS! A WONDERFUL CHEESE THAT HAS NOT GONE TO THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR, LOST FOREVER UNTIL ROTTEN HORRIBLY! I love this cheese, so much better than the duller than dull Swiss from our local dairy provider. It will be used entirely, then ordered again. What a great find!