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AIBU?

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Calling all cheese lovers... abomination??

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CircularMotionDementedThrustingGuy · 08/08/2025 20:28

Hi everyone.

DD is in bed and I'm sat on the sofa currently scoffing a bowl of sketty hoops and grade 6 cheddar cheese. Ya know the one. Strong, gritty, salty.

it reminded me of a conversation I had with my best friend a few weeks ago. She has rather, how can I put it, juvenile taste buds. A slim suggestion of Edam and she would cower.
she cooks from scratch, as do I. She buys grade 1, occasionally pushing that boat right out, grade 2.

what in the finest pardon is that? I always assumed the pussy cheeses mild cheeses were for kids. Until I had my own child who will take chunks out of my black bomber. I cannot imagine making a béchamel for my lasagne with, effectively, milk?

AIBU? Are you a mild cheeses eater who buys the grade 1 or 2?

I fucking love cheese and I guessed a lot of mumsnetters do so thought I'd start a thread.

OP posts:

Bumblebee72 · 09/08/2025 10:19

JustSawJohnny · 08/08/2025 23:59

Mozzerella comes in many guises.

The stuff used on pizzas is low moisture mozzerella so it is grateable.

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British pizza "Mozzerella" is to Italian Mozzerella, what Amercian Orange "Cheddar" is to British Cheddar.

Biskieboo · 09/08/2025 09:52

Yep mild cheddar is a total waste of time and while some may say it's a matter of taste I disagree - people who would choose anything less than a 4 are deviants and somebody should keep an eye on them.

HerewardtheSleepy · 09/08/2025 09:45

I regard Waitrose grade 6 as a minimum.

Anything below that is simply yellow wax.

Vates · 09/08/2025 09:12

The cheeses I loved as a child were Edam and Danish Blue. Wasn't really keen on cheddar unless it was melted. But I was weird as my favourite sandwich was Danish Blue and tomato ketchup...I still eat them to this day and have Danish Blue in the fridge. My Dad always bought the strongest cheddar he could find.

I like a variety of different strengths and kinds of cheese. Yes, even mild cheddar!

VenusClapTrap · 09/08/2025 08:52

When I was at school I had a girl crush on a girl called Sally. I hadn’t thought about her for nigh on 40 years, and then just recently she popped up on an old school Facebook page. She is now a cheesemaker in the Yorkshire Dales. 12 year old me knew how to judge character.

Whatshesaid96 · 09/08/2025 08:38

We give most things a try, do avoid wimpy mild cheddar though. I'm not a fan of Stilton and DH has no immune system so can't eat that or any unpasteurised cheese. Our household favourites are goat, camembert and mozzarella. We have a local cheese stall that we've now started visiting and are working through their selections. They have local but also the owner is Dutch so we get a few from around Europe to try.

WaltzingWaters · 09/08/2025 08:38

Yea, for cheddar the stronger the better. I don’t understand why anyone would buy mild cheddar which is just like nothing. My 3yo has grown up with extra mature too and wonders what’s gone on when we visit my grandparents who have mild cheddar.

However, whilst I love a Brie, I can’t go too strong with that (like a super strong one in France). And I like a blue cheese sauce, but can’t eat just blue cheese as is. So obviously personal preference for everyone!

ObtuseMoose · 09/08/2025 08:35

Of all the things people use to feel superior, cheese has to be the weirdest!

mrschocolatte · 09/08/2025 08:33

@Blueuggboots I did try it and it was delicious. I have just been looking at the bottomless sessions on Wednesdays…I may be paying another trip soon! Cheese is just the best.

Dexterrolledoffthesofa · 09/08/2025 08:32

I’ve found my people!! Except you, @jmsa- we could never be friends 🤣🤣

Dexterrolledoffthesofa · 09/08/2025 08:31

mondaytosunday · 09/08/2025 00:52

I figure if it tastes stronger I might use less of it!
@Wonderknicksi don’t use bechamel sauce at all in my lasagna but there’s a layer of strong cheddar a layer of Parmesan and a layer of mozzarella …

I’d love your recipe - any chance you could share it please? 🙏

ItsBouqeeeet · 09/08/2025 08:30

A STINKIN BLUE CHEESE IS WHERE ITS AT 😃

Dexterrolledoffthesofa · 09/08/2025 08:28

If cheese were a man, I’d marry it

Clawdy · 09/08/2025 08:19

Davidstow is the best . Always crunchy and salty.

Blueuggboots · 09/08/2025 08:12

@mrschocolatte- I hear you!! Did you try the goat’s cheese with Turkish delight??! It was amazing. My friend who doesn’t even really like goat’s cheese was brave and loved it. We’re going again in September, on a Wednesday when it’s BOTTOMLESS!!

drspouse · 09/08/2025 08:11

Surely cheddar has no place in an Italian dish?
Cheese is personal taste. I've never liked a strong cheddar but blue, goats etc. are heaven. Weeks old brie or camembert. Yum, but not in lasagne.

stillhiding1990 · 09/08/2025 08:11

MissBridgetJones · 08/08/2025 20:57

I have found my people! Cheese is life!

Except smoked cheese - utter filth

Agree

Titasaducksarse · 09/08/2025 08:05

I once went away in a group and 1 woman insisted on mild cheddar for the cheeseboard eschewing any of the other cheeses. I knew then she'd never become a close friend lol.
I knew she was a wrong un when she also bought a nasty medium sweet white wine to drink.
She put salt on absolutely everything including houmous so I wonder if she had lots of issues with food and taste.

TaborlinTheGreat · 09/08/2025 08:04

I like strong cheese and mild cheese. YABU to call someone else juvenile because of their taste in cheese when you use the word 'sketty'.

Auburngal · 09/08/2025 07:39

TouchOfSilverShampoo · 09/08/2025 07:11

I need to know where this is.

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Same here! Cheese 🧀
come on we need more cheese emojis

Auburngal · 09/08/2025 07:38

Mild cheddar is a waste of time. I get 4 or above.

Love cheese! Though Stilton has to be blue! None of this white stuff with fruit in. Cheese needs to be savoury!

Though I do wish there were more cheesemongers - shops selling specialty cheese as we have more cheese varieties than France! If visiting somewhere and have a stall of a small dairy selling cheese, I buy some.

mrschocolatte · 09/08/2025 07:35

@Blueuggboots I spent a marvellous afternoon at The Cheese Bar. I got to try cheese I would never have looked at twice, with pairings that seemed ridiculous. I mean cheese with fudge…bloody delicious! I also liked the excitement of waiting for the plate you want coming around on the belt hoping no one else snatches it up before you. I need to get out more.

SALaw · 09/08/2025 07:26

Shoxfordian · 08/08/2025 20:33

I love all cheese, and just leaving a lovely cheese and charcuterie board here which I enjoyed earlier with dh

Nae much cheese!

JMSA · 09/08/2025 07:18

MrTiddlesTheCat · 08/08/2025 20:41

I live near a cheese factory that has an on site restaurant. They do an all you can eat cheese buffet. Cheese coma is real!

This would be my idea of entering hell. I absolutely HATE cheese in all its ghastly forms.