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  Dutch Cheese Markets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The cheese market is held every Friday morning between 10 and 12 from the first Friday in April until the first Friday in September.
The Gouda cheese market is probably the nicest location of all the Dutch Cheese markets.
The only real cheese market in existence in the Netherlands has little of the spectacle and pageantry of the three other cheese markets.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dutch_Cheese_Markets   (533 words)

  
 Alkmaar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is one of only four traditional Dutch Cheese Markets still in existence in the Netherlands.
The traditional fare of this cheese market are those cheeses made in the local area, as opposed to the well-known brands of Dutch cheeses, i.e.
It is not actually possible to buy cheese at the market itself, which is really only a demonstration of how this merchants' market operated in times gone by.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alkmaar   (350 words)

  
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For the appreciator of cheese, Dutch cheese is one of the gustatory glories of the Netherlands.
Because all Dutch cows eat similar, lush vegetation at the same latitude, the taste of Dutch cheese tends to be uniform and predictable for the different types.
Cheese factories are required to pasteurize their milk and use a round label.
www.fostertravel.com /DUCHES.html   (2520 words)

  
 Dutch Cheese Markets -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
There are four cheese markets still operating in the (A constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1579; half the country lies below sea level) Netherlands.
The first three are really only demonstrations of how traditional merchant cheese markets used to be run in the (The period of history between classical antiquity and the Italian Renaissance) middle ages.
The (Mild cream-colored Dutch cheese shaped in balls) Gouda cheese market is probably the nicest location of all the Dutch Cheese markets.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/du/dutch_cheese_markets.htm   (566 words)

  
 Netherlands @ www.ahojky.net - Cheese markets and weighing houses Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The cheese market of Alkmaar, for example, is world famous, and Gouda has a weighing house for cheese where visitors can measure their weight in cheese.
The Dutch dairy-industry and the city of Gouda are placed in the framework of cultural history, economy, architecture, society, agriculture, trade and industry by means of visual displays and modern interactive media devices.
Cheese market where farm cheese is traded, the cheese is weighed in the weigh house, old crafts are demonstrated and there are tours through the old city centre by wagon.
www.ahojky.net /Pages/Netherlands/Netherlands%20-%20Cheese%20markets%20and%20weighing%20houses%20Info.htm   (1494 words)

  
 Varieties Of Cheese
Cheese is obtained exclusively from the milk of animals, and its quality varies with the class, breed, and food of the animal, and the process of manufacture.
The most ordinary source of cheese is the milk of the cow, and there are certain varieties of cows which pro-duce much cheese and little butter, as there are others which produce much butter and little cheese.
Most new cheeses are relatively mild, and develop their characteristics, especially sharpness, with age.
www.oldandsold.com /articles12/cheese.shtml   (612 words)

  
 cheese --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Cream cheese is similar to cottage cheese but is higher in fat content, cottage cheese being made from skim or nonfat milk.
Cheddar and Colby cheeses are used in the manufacture of American cheese, a popular pasteurized process variety that melts well and is often used on cheeseburgers.
Unripened varieties, in addition to cottage cheese and cream cheese, include Mozzarella, a soft, stretchy variety that originated in Italy and is often used as a topping for pizza.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9273616?tocId=9273616   (822 words)

  
 Cheese of the Month Club
Boerenkaas means "farmer’s cheese" and guarantees the cheese is made by hand on a farm in Holland, using very traditional methods.
The Dutch have been producing cheese since before 400 AD There are eight steps the milk goes through before it magically transforms into an extraordinary tasting experience called Gouda.
During the whole bargaining process the buyer would engage in what was known as "Cheese bashing." He would bang the palm of his hand against the cheese supposedly to determine whether the holes in the cheese were the right size.
www.cheesemonthclub.com /pastnewsletters/vol2no2.htm   (1871 words)

  
 All about Dutch cheeses on The Worldwide Gourmet
Today, the cheese markets at Gouda and Alkmaar, open during the summer months, is a continuation of this ritual.
He bangs the palm of his hand against the cheese to determine whether the holes in the cheese are the right size.
At the official weighing of the cheeses, the cheese bearers, each wearing different colors depending for whom they work, carry the cheeses on cheese "stretchers" to and from the weigh-houses.
www.theworldwidegourmet.com /cheeses/holland/dutch.htm   (442 words)

  
 Dutch Cheese Facts
The difference between Farmers Cheese (Boerenkaas, made on a farm) and regular cheese made in the factory is that Farmers Cheese (Boerenkaas) is always made from whole, non-pasteurized milk from cows feeding outside in the meadows while factory made cheese is made from pasteurized, skimmed milk.
Farmers Cheese (Boerenkaas) has to be aged a minimum of 60 days in order to be imported into the U.S. Cheese is often coated in a red wax (paraffin) to keep the cheese from loosing moisture, thereby halting the aging process and preventing the formation of mold while it is shipped and stored.
Not really cheese specific, but still a nice to know fact: The Netherlands, meaning "The Low Lands" is the official name for the country, but it is also known as Holland.
www.dutch-cheese.com /dutch-cheese-facts.html   (448 words)

  
 Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club - Cheese Club
Boerenkaas translates to “farmer’s cheese” and guarantees that this cheese is made by hand using very traditional methods on a farm in Holland.
The young cheese is constantly washed or “rubbed” with a brine solution that stops the growth of mold while simultaneously promoting the growth of the edible bacterium linens.
Limburger: This cheese is really quite delicate in flavor once you remove it from the rind, the source of its unique “power” (and which is edible by the way, but not something we’re going to suggest everyone try as it will make the flavor of your Limburger much stronger).
www.cheesemonthclub.com /pastnewsletters/vol6no2.htm   (2371 words)

  
 Zupan's Markets - Guide to Cheeses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Indeed, cheese is perhaps the most adventurous and versatile of foods.
Wrap natural cheese tightly in plastic wrap to prevent surface drying and mold from developing.
The full flavors of natural cheeses are at their best when served at room temperature.
www.zupans.com /cookbook/cheeseguide.html   (750 words)

  
 Dutch Cheese Introduction
Funny fact is that us Dutchies actually used to have a tool called a "cheese-head" which was used to shape the cheese in the traditional form as you know it.
Nowadays over 98% of all Dutch cheese is being produced in modern creameries.
As the world's largest exporter of cheese, we actually take the name "cheese-heads" for granted, as it could also be considered as an honorary nickname.
www.dutch-cheese.com   (349 words)

  
 Cheese of the Month Club
In his description of The Netherlands, published in 1567, an Italian named Guiccardini commented that Dutch Cheese and butter were worth as much as all spices imported from Portugal… worth some million guilders per annum.
Some just for the tourists (Alkmaar and Purmerend), but you can visit real cheese markets in Bodegraven, Woerden, and in Gouda, where a cheese market is in full swing each week during the summer, right in front of the old Weigh-house dating back to 1668.
Once made, the young cheese is constantly washed or "rubbed" by hand with a brine solution that stops the growth of mold, while promoting the growth of edible bacterium.
www.cheesemonthclub.com /pastnewsletters/vol4no2.htm   (1753 words)

  
 Introduction
In Dutch, `cheese-head' is also another word for the mould in which the cheese is made.
Holland is unquestionable the `cheese country' not only because of its high export figures or the wide variety of Dutch cheeses available at the supermarket or delicatessen but also because the Dutch culture is entrenched in cheese.
Throughout The Netherlands traditional cheese markets still are held and statues and buildings remain a testimony to the importance of dairying throughout Holland's history.
www.park.org /Netherlands/pavilions/food_and_markets/cheese/introduction.html   (520 words)

  
 Cheese markets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
In his description of The Netherlands, published in 1567, the Italian Guiccardini commented that Dutch Cheese and butter were worth as much as all spices imported from Portugal, which were worth some million guilders per annum.
Cheese buyers are mentioned in the traditional statistics of the fifteenth century.
Cheese farmers sell their wares at the markets held at Bodegraven and Woerden, both situated in the 'green heart' of The Netherlands.
parallel.park.org /Netherlands/pavilions/food_and_markets/cheese/markets.html   (529 words)

  
 :: Welkom bij Hollandse Markten ::  
So many historical marketplaces are in Holland, it is inpossible to name them all but for example the markets in the city of The Haque, the market square in Groningen the market "grote markt Haarlem" the market in Den Bosch, the market in Maastricht or the market in Utrecht are worth your visit.
Lots of Dutch markets have been in the center of the city for a long time, they give you a good view on the old Dutch history and heritage.
The Dutch are proud to show you their markets and they are pleased to show you the Dutch souvenirs.
www.markt-info.nl /talen?t_id=1   (578 words)

  
 Gouda
This semisoft cheese is a breakfast staple in Europe, and is served with fresh fruit.
Gouda, a semisoft Dutch cheese made from whole cows’ milk, is smooth-textured, mellow, and a bit salty.
This cheese is imported in thick, round-edged wheels that measure about 10 inches (25.4cm) across and weigh from 8 to 22 pounds (3.6 to 10 kg).
www.gianteagle.com /healthnotes/Food_Guide/Gouda.htm   (561 words)

  
 Simple Dutch treats and recipes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Dutch "sand cookies" may not be the best known Dutch cookies, but we always bought them at the market when I was young and they are very easy and quick to make.
The Dutch are famous for their dairy: they drink lots of milk and eat (and make) lots of cheese, with different flavors.
The cheese that everybody knows abroad is the mild Gouda or Edam cheese (named after the towns Gouda and Edam, where they still have traditional cheese markets).
www.hvanrossum.com /dutchtreats.html   (403 words)

  
 Oakdale Cheese  & Specialties
Oakdale Cheese is owned and operated by Dutch immigrants Walter and Lenneke Bulk.
It was in Escalon, hidden in an almond orchard, where the family remodeled an old dairy barn and produced their native Gouda cheese, Quark and Yogurt for the first 12 years.
Sales were done on Certified Farmers Markets, by Mail Order and through a small room in their garage with refrigerator, where people could just walk in and leave their money on the counter top.
www.oakdalecheese.com /history.html   (270 words)

  
 Cheese markets
The cheese Bearers still wear their own colours and carry the cheese on barrows to and from the weigh-house scales.
Alkmaar's cheese market is open from April to September, every Friday from 10.00- 12.00.
A cheese market and craft fair is held in the square, in which you can see the equally famous Town Hall, every Thursday from early June to early September.
park.org /Netherlands/pavilions/food_and_markets/cheese/markets.html   (529 words)

  
 Cheese Food Recreation
Good Food Club - Wine and Cheese TastingAmericanTowns.com, CT - 3 hours agoBring your favorite cheese and crackers or bottle of wine and join us for an informal tasting.
As the kids develop a taste for dishes like mac and cheese, moms learn to...
The cheese company is owned by Mrs Deionno, and brothers Ray and Alex Deionno.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Recreation/Food/Cheese   (693 words)

  
 Dutch Cheese from ChoiceCheese. Cheese Supplies to the public and trade from our massive Cheese Warehouse.
Dutch Cheese has been made for many years.
Dutch Cheese has become a major supplier of cheese for markets all over the world.
Aging for four years could result in some pretty powerful cheese, but this Gouda gracefully ages to a mellow, very complex cheese that will add certain wisdom to the cheeseboard.
www.choicecheese.com /dutch_cheese.php   (543 words)

  
 Official destination guide of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions - Discover Holland - Active - Walking - ...
A walking tour through these cities lets you become acquainted with Dutch cheese markets, cheese weighing houses, cheese museums and cheese warehouses.
Almshouses are typical Dutch houses that were primarily inhabited by religious women in the past.
The history of many a Dutch city is linked to that of the VOC.
www.holland.com /global/discover/active/walking/typical   (244 words)

  
 Cook's Thesaurus: Semi-Soft Cheeses
Cheeses lose character when frozen, but many semi-soft cheeses can be frozen and thawed without losing too much flavor, though some become crumbly.
Chaubier cheese Notes: This mild French cheese is made with a blend of cow and goat milk.
Morbier cheese Pronunciation: MOR-byay Notes: This creamy and mild cheese has a dark stripe running up the middle, a reference to earlier times when a layer of ash was added to the cheese to protect it from insects.
www.foodsubs.com /Chessoft.html   (1522 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Dutch Cheese Markets
A doctors scale A weighing scale (usually just scale in common usage) is a device using for measuring the weight of an object.
Edam is a Dutch cheese that is traditionally sold as spheres with pale yellow interior and a coat of red or yellow paraffin.
Jump to: navigation, search Gouda cheese is a yellow Dutch cheese named after the city of Gouda.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dutch-Cheese-Markets   (700 words)

  
 dutch cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Dutch cheese is the specialty of Holland based Henri Willig cheese makers.
Dutch Cheese and American Pie is about my dream to move to the USA...
Cream Havarti is both a table cheese and a dessert cheese to be served with fruit and wine...
learning-gd.com /articles/204/dutch-cheese.html   (252 words)

  
 Ditty's Saturday Market: Oakdale Cheese
Although his family in Holland was not engaged in commercial cheese production, his maternal grandmother made cheese at home so he grew up in a cheese-making environment.
About half of his output is sold at farmers' markets in the Bay Area (he participates in 12 throughout the year) and the other half is sold in his retail shop in Oakdale on Highway 120, which the Bulks opened in 1995.
Quark is common throughout Europe where it's most often used as a baker's cheese, but it can also be used as a cheese spread on toast and as a low-fat alternative to cream cheese.
www.saturdaymarket.com /bulk.htm   (748 words)

  
 Dutch Courage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Three Dutch cheese processors have joined forces to produce and market goat's milk products.
Dutch goat milk enjoys a good reputation for its high quality and mild flavour, and the market share of Dutch milk is growing steadily.
The new partnership will collect milk, produce Gouda and soft goat cheeses and sell and market a complete range of products for both the business-to-business market - cheese, milk powders, curd - and the retail market - cheese, fresh dairy products and long life products.
www.foodnavigator.com /news/printNewsBis.asp?id=47877   (506 words)

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