The origin of mankind

[Karl]

I buy most of my cheeses at the Navy base.  They keep a good selection of imported European cheeses.  When I go out there I will buy Brie as well as other types.

If you ever make it to Britain then I would be pleased to ply you with the finest of cheeses-many made right here in the UK. We have an amazing artisan cheese industry in Britain, it possibity the best in the world right now. I don't know how much is exported as most manufacturers are small producers. We do amazing wines, ciders and beers too. Lots of micro Brewers. I know you don't drink.

[Junko]

I also don't drink beer.Here in Switzerland,you can choose a biological chees or not biological one to buy.

[Karl]

I also don't drink beer.Here in Switzerland,you can choose a biological chees or not biological one to buy.

Well you should drink beer Junko, it's good for you as long as you can drink moderately. :-)

 

I wouldn't know a biological one from a non-biological one, the only other product I've heard that of, is washing powder.

 

I had some lovely cheeses and meats when I went to Arrau. The food was served to us at lunch time by the company who were providing the product training.

 

Some of my, more Luddite, companions wouldn't eat what was on offer and sloped off to a burger van. To say I was embarrassed was an under statement, it was like excusing a load of savages. The cheeses were served at the perfect temperature; such exquisite care and respect for the produce. In the UK very few people take the time to serve cheeses properly, even in restaurants, so to have that experience in a factory was humbling.

 

Switzerland is a lovely place, all though the gendarmes are a bit too keen on nabbing speeding motorcyclists.

[Junko]

There is a biological beer too!

[Michael Sternbach]

I think the word is "organic" in English.

[Stosh]

ok

Edited June 21, 2016 by Stosh

[Stosh]

I think the word is "organic" in English.

As opposed to ,,,inorganic beer? Biologic washing powder? what the heck is that? Edited June 21, 2016 by Stosh

[Karl]

As opposed to ,,,inorganic beer? Biologic washing powder? what the heck is that?

It's got enzymes, it's what laundry craves.

 

Lots of beer is inorganic for the purposes of being not being free of pesticides, chemicals etc.

[Michael Sternbach]

As opposed to ,,,inorganic beer? Biologic washing powder? what the heck is that?

LOL

 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110915091625.htm

 

Hey, this is even somewhat back on topic...

[Marblehead]

If you ever make it to Britain then I would be pleased to ply you with the finest of cheeses-many made right here in the UK. We have an amazing artisan cheese industry in Britain, it possibity the best in the world right now. I don't know how much is exported as most manufacturers are small producers. We do amazing wines, ciders and beers too. Lots of micro Brewers. I know you don't drink.

 

It may be strange but I can't recall ever encountering British cheeses.  Of the imports I buy French, German, Swiss, and Italian.

 

I'm sure the Brits do make good food and drinks, I've just never encountered any.

 

(I do still keep wine in my house.  Italian Lambrusco.)

[Marblehead]

I had some lovely cheeses and meats when I went to Arrau. The food was served to us at lunch time by the company who were providing the product training.

 

I do miss the European (Continental) breakfasts.   The Italians were especially great with that.

[Marblehead]

As opposed to ,,,inorganic beer? Biologic washing powder? what the heck is that?

 

It's when you wash your clothes with organic been.

[Karl]

It may be strange but I can't recall ever encountering British cheeses.  Of the imports I buy French, German, Swiss, and Italian.

 

I'm sure the Brits do make good food and drinks, I've just never encountered any.

 

(I do still keep wine in my house.  Italian Lambrusco.)

I doubted that you would. It's one of the best kept secrets that we now make some of, if not the best cheeses in all of Europe. It's not suprising really, only that we took so long to realise that we have lots of grass and rain. We always had one of the best environments in the world for dairy. I guess that because we are in the EU we can't export our cheeses to the US. Another example of why we should get out-so the US can get to taste some fantastic cheeses.

[Junko]

There are organic wine as well.

[Karl]

There are organic wine as well.

I buy it from the local supermarket but it isn't great, but it is sulphite free.

[Marblehead]

My granddad (mother's side) was a farmer.  He had grape vines he grew to make his own organic wine and brandy.  When my family went to visit I would occasionally sneak a little of whatever I could find.

[Stosh]

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Alex James, the former Blur musician, who now makes his own award-winning cheese on his farm in Oxfordshire, said: "There are now more than 900 different kinds of cheese being made in the UK - way more than France. It’s incredible considering during the Second World War and rationing, we only produced one kind. Many recipes were lost back then, but the renaissance of cheese-making in this country is a classic case of British ingenuity and resourcefulness. Many dairy farmers who were unable to get a fair price for their milk diversified into cheese-making."

Future impediments to Britain's world cheese domination could include the strength of the pound and producers not being able to keep up with demand, but Hinds is not overly worried. He says that cheese buffs around the world will pay more if the quality is good enough, while growing overseas markets will hopefully encourage more of Britain's beleaguered dairy farmers to move into farmhouse cheese making.

“When milk is 21p a litre, which is quite a few pence lower than the cost of production, the only way you've got a viable business is to transform that milk into a value-added product. Cheese is the answer.”

Edited June 21, 2016 by Stosh

[Marblehead]

That Stilton cheese caught my eye.  It has been a while since I have had Stilton in the house.  Don't know why.  Maybe what is available to me is too pricey.

[Junko]

You were already drinking 'brandy'when you were a child? Your grandfather was a farmer in Florida?

[Karl]

That Stilton cheese caught my eye.  It has been a while since I have had Stilton in the house.  Don't know why.  Maybe what is available to me is too pricey.

We have so much Stilton we build houses out of it. The new Wembley stadium was most built of Stilton with some cheddar where more strength was required in the construction.

[Marblehead]

You were already drinking 'brandy'when you were a child? Your grandfather was a farmer in Florida?

 

I was born, raised in Northern Ohio.  My grandfather migrated to the USA, Ohio, from the German part of Switzerland.  It was in Ohio when I was sipping on the wine and brandy.

[Junko]

Ah-how come you are in Florida?

[Nungali]

Well you should drink beer Junko, it's good for you as long as you can drink moderately. :-)

 

I wouldn't know a biological one from a non-biological one, the only other product I've heard that of, is washing powder.

 

I had some lovely cheeses and meats when I went to Arrau. The food was served to us at lunch time by the company who were providing the product training.

 

Some of my, more Luddite, companions wouldn't eat what was on offer and sloped off to a burger van. To say I was embarrassed was an under statement, it was like excusing a load of savages. The cheeses were served at the perfect temperature; such exquisite care and respect for the produce. In the UK very few people take the time to serve cheeses properly, even in restaurants, so to have that experience in a factory was humbling.

 

will I be able to post today without the text coming out in reverse  ?   Looks like it  (no, I didnt do that on purpose ) .

 

...   You should have gone to the ancient scotch whisky distillery my brother was telling me about  - big old castle, deep cellars, giant old vats of rare whisky , the guy goes "Since it is a small group today, I would like to offer you all a small taste of our family's greatest treasure ... this whisky is  ( blah blah blah ) ... my brother starts sipping it and he says it was glorious .... then a voice from the back in a strong American accent  " Do you have any coke I can mix with mine ? "

[Marblehead]

Yeah, back a couple hundred years ago when I was drinking Bourbon I never mixed it.  Why ruin a good whiskey by diluting it with soda pop?

[Nungali]

You guys should try some Australian Kangaroo cheese .