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Buy the Farmhouse Leyden on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Holland

Bearing the symbol of the town of Leyden - two crossed keys - this newly available Farmhouse Leyden is richer and prettier than our mainstream Leyden that has been satisfying customers for many years. Like regular Leyden, this special Dutch treat is a tasty cheese studded with cumin seeds. However this Farmhouse variety is encased in a ruby red parrafin rind and seems to have a slightly higher fat content, giving the cheese a richer flavor and creamier texture. Enjoy Farmhouse Leyden with Heineken, a great beer from Holland.

Made from pasteurized 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.

More information for the Farmhouse Leyden

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(5), Flavorful(7), Pungent(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(8), Melted(3), Sandwiches(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Simple tastes(5)

Good but not great

By Chef Art

from Plantation Fl on 12/2/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Cons:

Weak Flavor

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

I prefer the traditional Leyden, this was too soft and not enough spices with a weaker flavor profile than ai expect from Leyden

Interesting flavor

By Grace from Little Rock AR on 10/24/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Add crackers, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

Too much cumin for my tastes, but very, very good!

Nice Zip!

By Barbara

from Roanoke, VA. on 10/9/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

Great addition for a wine and cheese. The flavor could be good with a dark beer. Pairs nicely with ham. Good crumbled over chili.

Herby cheese

By Racie

from Brewster, WA on 10/5/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

Everyone loved this cheese. The cumin really adds a special flavor. It would be good for grating and putting into foods. Our didn't last long enough to try anything else with it. One day we opened it, two days later it was gone!

All Leyden's are wonderful Leyden's!

By ruth the cheese lover

from Central Arkansas on 9/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Nostalgic, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

Growing up in So CA, we found Leyden at holiday times - now I can only find it with [...] - none in Arkansas!! It has the favorite cumin taste, farmhouse is creamier than regular Leyden but still as good! Brings me back to times with my dad when we found special foods that we loved!

Our families favorite cheese

By jacque from Mary Esther, Florida on 6/22/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

This became our favorite cheese while living in Europe in the 70's. You are the only place we have been able find it in the states. We thank you!

Outstanding and Beautiful

By Andrea

from Los Angeles, CA on 5/23/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

I slice this cheese and eat a few pieces in the evening as a snack. I love the tiny frequent bursts of cumin among the rich and slightly musky cheese. Fantastic!

our favorite cheese

By jacque from Fort Walton Beach, Florida on 5/4/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Farmhouse Leyden:

This was our favorite cheese while living in Europe, our family is so happy that we can finally buy it in the states. We have searched since l977.

Customer Reviews about the Farmhouse Leyden at igourmet