1. Ahh, The Power of Cheese

2. Brie BREE French decent creamy and pale colored
Bloomy rind comes from the Penicillium Candidum , a white mold applied to the surface. Formed into wheels.
Napoleon was so delighted in his first taste of Camembert, he kissed the waitress who served it.

3. Blue Cheese Blue-vein mold ripened variety. Ages 2-6 months. Tangy
Texture is semisoft, pasty, and sometimes crumbly.
White interior and marbled/streaked with blue veins of mold.

4. Mozzarella Origins in Italy. #1 Cheese used in the food industry.
First made from the milk of the Water Buffalo.
Curds are kneaded or stretched.
Formed into balls or logs.
White soft elastic tears into strips.

5. Provolone Pro-vo-lo’neh
A different culture is used in Provolone than mozzarella to make a fuller taste.
Firm texture full flavor more flavor than Mozzarella
Comes in cannonball shapes

6. Colby A lovely cheese from the great state of Wisconsin!
Guess which city it is from? Founded 1874
Fresh form is known as the favorite treat, CURDS!!
Curds are sprayed with cold water and stirred to keep them from knitting together.
Pressed into shape

7. Gouda Goo-dah Dutch origins Wheel or wedge shape Buttery flavor
Wax covering- red, black, or yellow flavoring is indicated by the color
Light Buttery nutty, with smooth creamy texture

8. Cheddar Only Cheese produced in US prior to 1850.
Accounts for 1/2 of all Cheese in the U.S.
English Origins
Aging makes the flavor
Medium, mild, sharp, and aged
Common used to make curds
Interior is usually yellow but can be white
Exterior can come in three colors, clear mild, Red suggests medium, Black suggests sharp

9. Swiss
Origin in Switzerland, Americans copied the recipe and gave it a tune up.
Characterized by Holes
Flavor is sweet and nut-like
Baby Swiss is aged less yielding smaller holes

10. Parmesan Origins in Italy hard cheese Wheel, wedge, or powder
Available fresh or in the “Can”
One of the most popular cheeses in the World

11. Muenster Mun’-ster Origins in France semi soft
Orange or white surface; creamy white interior.
Wheels or loafs

12. Brick Origins in Wisconsin Semi Hard Has small and irregular holes
Sweet, spicy, and nutty flavor
Is a relative of Limburger, which has a pungent aroma
It gains aroma with age