Product Reviews and Ratings - Holland - Boerenkaas from igourmet

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(based on 3 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Holland

In modern Holland, there are few remaining farmers who still make cheese by hand on the farm. Boerenkaas is, by definition, a handmade Gouda. Creating Boerenkaas is more art than science, leveraging a tremendous amount of knowledge, tradition and skill in the process. Our Boerenkaas is only made from May to October when the weather permits the cows to stay outside and eat fresh grass. Because it is made from raw milk, this cheese has a full, tangy flavor, with much more character than any factory-made Gouda cheese could possibly match. Its six month aging period gives it even more flavor and leaves behind characteristic amino acid crystals. Enjoy with a full-bodied red wine and a hunk of fresh bread.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 20 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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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(3)

Best Uses:

Sandwiches(3)

This is great chesse.

By The Flying Dutchman

from Montgomery, TX on 5/31/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth, The best cheese ever

Cons:

Pricey

Best Uses:

After Dinner, anytime, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, I am DUTCH

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boerenkaas:

The best cheese on the globe. Very exclusive, very delicious.

Will buy this cheese as long as I can

By oma27 from Corona CA on 12/28/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boerenkaas:

Used for sandwiches and for salads,it's very good!!

Treasure of Netherlands

By Hollander from Poughkeepsie, NY on 12/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boerenkaas:

Boerenkaas is one of the secrets of Holland. It is young but has a creamy, nutty flavor. One can tell the cows eat grass for this as well as the first blooms from the tulip bulbs. Some prefer this younger cheese to the older saltier varities. As a young cheese it have many uses. Before dinner it is good cubed with crystalized ginger. Also it is delicious in butterflied pork chops with some grated garlic and then a slice of this cheese, then folded back together to melt.

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