Dahhhhh!
I never thought about a long cylndar! That makes perfect sense! Thanks Coffee Joe! Can you explain the vacuum packing? ("I Vacuum packed the slices so there would be no loss to rind")
Boofer- I was thinking of doing a gouda, but you are right, I am probably too late for this year. And yes ConnieG, I was thinking that a soft spreadable would be a good option. I made Orange Marmelade- can anyone think of a good soft spreadable recipe that might go with that?? Or I might just alternate- some people get the marmalde, some get the cheese?? I was contemplating making an oatmeal bread to go with it. Heck... I wish I were on my Christmas giving list
. I will be when I make my some hard cheese for myself!
On that note... does anyone have a recommendation for the best beginner hard cheese? How hard are mold-ripened cheeses like brie?
Thanks you guys!! I am soooooooo happy I finally found this forum!!!!!