Cheese: The Official (or not) Guide
There are a lot (and I mean a lot) of different types of cheese. There's cheese made from cow's milk, cheese made of sheep's milk, goat cheese, hard cheese, soft cheese, sweet cheese, sour cheese, tangy cheese, cheese with a rind, cheese without a rind, and so on. It can kind of be confusing, so here is a guide to a few types of cheese. Not that many people need a guide to cheese, but whatever.
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If you're looking for a nice soft, creamy cheese look no further than Brie cheese or goat cheese. Both have a creamy texture but the similarities end there.
BRIE-Brie is a popular cheese and is used most often for parties, since it will not crumble like some goat cheeses will. Brie has a 'wild mild' kind of flavor, meaning it is flavorful but not to the point where it is sharp or tangy. It has a very, VERY thin rind, which is edible and nicely compliments the 'inner cheese' as I like to call it. Brie is usually sold in slices or wheels.
GOAT CHEESE-Goat cheese is my personal favorite cheese. Goat cheese is sharp and tangy, and can be a little bit sour at times. It is generally creamy but some goat cheeses are crumbly rather than smooth; it is delicious both ways. Goat cheese is sold in logs or tubs of dip (a lot of people spread it over crackers). It can also be covered with herbs.
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SWISS CHEESE: My least favorite cheese, most people recognize it by its holes. Swiss cheese is very dry, and the flavor is extremely sharp. It's usually sold in wedges.
PARMESAN: A very popular cheese. Parmesan is commonly sprinkled over spaghetti and used as a subtle flavoring in many dishes. It, like Swiss cheese, is very sharp and dry. It may come in a bag, already shredded, or you may see it in a block waiting to be shredded.
To all the people who are thinking "This is stupid", this guide was not meant to actually make you want to know more about cheese. It was just fun for me to make.