Gorgonzola is a Mad Desire
I like blue cheese - on salad, as dip and with buffalo wings. However, there is a huge difference in a bottle of blue cheese dressing and a wedge of beautifully aged blue cheese - preferably Italian blue cheese. I honestly am lacking for any words to describe it. All I can say is that all blue cheeses are not made equally. The gorganzola from Italy strikes my fancy the best.
Gorganzola is an Italian variety of blue cheese made from unskimmed cow's milk. It has been made and enjoyed since the middle ages. It takes it's name from the town of Gorgonzola near Milan, Italy. Don't confuse it with a more pugent to the senses form of blue cheese known as roquefort which is a product of France and made from sheeps milk.
Which brings me to this statement: I have had an inexplicable craving for gorganzola cheese lately. No, more like a mad desire. I am lusting for the creamy tang of the blue veined monster that beckons me in my dreams.
I was in Costco the other day and finally gave into the urge. I purchased a 2lb wedge of BelGioioso Crumbly Gorganzola and I have been in a food heaven the last few days. It is not from Italy but it is made by an italain family who made it back it in the day in Italy.
I have had a buffet of varying salads loaded with my blue-eyed lover.
We grilled steaks and I had a large slice melted with butter over the top of my ribeye.
I have indulged in pears and pecans and walnuts and cubes of crumbly cheese.
Cheese and crackers. Crackers and cheese. *Sigh*
Trust me on this one. Go eat some cheese. This cheese. Then come back and tell me what you think.
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I ADORE Gorgonzola. Am writing the name of this now....can I get it at the store?
I cannot even stand the smell of blue cheese, so I don't know how I'd fare with this one.
Kim, look around at a higher quality grocer. I don't think you'll find it at Food Lion (omg) or Giant. I buy it at Costco.
Judy, gorgonzola is milder than most and a good quality is not so pungent to your tastebuds. A good blue cheese sings to your soul.
Thanks for posting, I very much liked reading your newest post. I think you should post more often, you evidently have natural ability for blogging!
I have this fabulous recipe that involves gorgonzola, cream, pasta, and peas. Your new favorite cheese would work.
the bee had a cobb salad and loved this cheese all over again. You are a dear to share your blue veined lover w/ us.
dang thing called me a Ho!!