Tête de Moine
(not a lady, but I am witness to the fascinating effect of more than one lady)
Things happen to me when I get a little Humboldt Fog in my mouth
Dorstone Ashed seems similar in UK, a fine choice indeed
If you haven’t tried it yet check out the Truffle Tremor. It’s Humboldt Fog with truffle, usually promoted around the holidays. - ex-cheesemonger
Do you prefer it young, or with some age on it?
It gets especially funky when its aged some. Big fan!
Tomme de Savoie
St nectaire.
Not actually fascinated by it. I’m not fascinated by any cheese. But it tastes divine.
Haven’t seen anyone mention this one, so let’s go.
The most fascinating cheese would be Casu Martzu (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casu_martzu). It is illegal to produce and consume pretty much everywhere, including in Sardinia where it is produced and was invented. It is the world most dangerous cheese, and people have died eating it.
The Wikipedia articles goes into how it is produced, but essentially you leave a good old pecorino outside with some rind removed to allow flies to put their eggs in the cheese. The larvae then consume the cheese and ferment it further. You need to eat it while the larvae are still alive, although the larvae can survive your digestive system and grow in our intestine. Traditionally you should eat the maggots, but you don’t have to.
I would never eat it, mind you, but it is definitely fascinating that such a thing exists.
That’s one of the grossest rabbit (maggot?) holes I’ve ever been down
Because the larvae in the cheese can launch themselves for distances up to 15 centimetres (6 in) when disturbed,[4][12] diners hold their hands above the sandwich to prevent the maggots from leaping.
Apparently you need to wear safety glasses to cut it because the maggots leap at you, while the cheese weeps salty tears.
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makes the best grilled cheese sandwich
Kraft singles–the same way I am easily fascinated by soap bubbles, the milky way, and amethyst geodes.
What do amethyst geodes taste like?
Blood
With a hint of purple.
Dick cheese
Edit: absolutely discriminatory
At least one answer that does not require rape and beastiality.
I’m surprised there’s no “Dick’s cheese” from a small producer somewhere…
There’s a performer named Richard Cheese
Oh man I had forgotten about him! I listened to his songs in the early 2000s!
Boursin. I’ll do positively filthy things for that spreadable delight. And pretty much anything for the cheese too ;)
Garlic and herb or black pepper? Personally, I don’t mind either but my partner will only buy garlic and herb so I have to smuggle black pepper into my work lunches
I haven’t tried the black pepper one but am always happy to be fascinated by a new cheese
Goat cheese and jam!!
Cherry jam
onion jam!
Red Leicester and missionary.
Why fuck with the classics? They work for a reason and Red Leicester is a certified pantry dropper.
Young Gouda cheese with cumin seeds.
edit: cumin, not kumin! But still delicious :)
Limburger or Esrom are probably my favorites. Mild, but aromatic cheese is what I prefer. Unfortunately the smell can be off-putting.
Damn, am I the only Wenslwydale girl?
OP asking the real questions here
