Gjetost (Brown cheese) from Norway. Marmite and Vegemite. Foie Gras in France. Regardless of the price/treatment/presentation, it just tastes like underdone fatty liver to me, and I’d rather eat other things in France.

into liquer glasses and enjoy! I had this in Hamar, Norway at my mom’s uncle’s friend’s house when we went for the Olympics in '94. It is really good!! The Gjetost - goat cheese (the guy on New Scandinavian...

I’m a pretty new food blog reader and I haven’t found any that really wow me. Ideally, I’d like to regularly read a blog that has recipes, info on new restaurants, trends, chefs, etc, and reports (with photos!)...

chapulines (tiny grasshoppers) almost every day in Oaxaca. Violet sorbet I made for a party was pretty, and pretty weird. That sweet gjetost cheese is dang odd, IMO. Link:...

. The Swedes of my childhood are mostly dead. We became Americans as quickly as possible and the stores selling Gjetost and Vortlimpa disappeared. Boston has Island folk – West Indians, Haitians, Puerto Ricans, Jamaicans,...

—doesn’t get quite the wow of cumin, though). It’s a beer drinker’s cheese. Gjetost, a caramel colored cow’s milk cheese from Sweden or Norway (can’t remember) can also illicit a wow response....

What’s your favorite food related blog and why?

I was just reading on the home cooking board, about a great chicken roast recipe from ATK. I often watch the program Saturdays on PBS, I seem to be drawn to it even though it makes me bristle. I really am sick of the introduction...

My husband and I both enjoy new dining experiences, new products brought to market, taking in food festivals, food fairs and trade shows. In the last few years our love of ethnic food has expanded thanks in part to...

. What is the name of the sweet Norwegian cheese made from caramelized goat’s or cow’s milk? Ans. Gjetost 31. Name the three types of tripe: Ans. Blanket, Book/Leaf, Honeycomb 32. Skirt Steak is derived from which part...

Not counting fast food, canned foods, etc., which I don’t really regard as food, my list contains two items: gjetost cheese and fresh durian. Gjetost. Ugh. Anyone for carmelized goat cheese? Include me out. Durian? Much,...

My all-time favorite breakfast from living in and visiting Norway is waffles served with sour cream and jam or Knäckebröd (Siljans brand sold in many markets and Ikea) with Gjetost (literally translated: Goat Cheese sold under...

I love it with sharp cheddar, but if you get a chance, try it with a few slices of melted gjetost cheese. Is a Scandinavian goat cheese that is made with whey instead of curds. It has a slightly salty caramel flavor that I think...

I’m curious in finding out what wines do others keep in stock for everyday, house wines. I’ve been through a lot but still undecided. Recently mine are the Boggle OVZ for the red and Domaine Allamant Pinot Gris for...