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Recommendations for Cheese

Posted By: BHK

Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 09:24 PM

Any recommendations to buy some really good cheese on the Island. Thanks
Posted By: oceanbreeze

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 09:26 PM

Bacchus in Hope Estates on the French side.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 09:28 PM

Most of the larger groceries will have a good selection. Just be aware of the prices, especially at Market Garden. There was the Amsterdam Cheese Shop near the cruise ship pier and Bobby's Marina but I am not sure of their current status.
Posted By: mort

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 09:42 PM

Amsterdam Cheese Shop has a second location next to Kim Sha parking lot before the bridge
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by mort
Amsterdam Cheese Shop has a second location next to Kim Sha parking lot before the bridge

Good to know. Thanks. Much closer to where we stay than Philipsburg.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 10:25 PM

What kind of cheese are you looking for?? Super U has lots of cheese, as well as Carrefour..

Today we bought a whole wheel of gouda to take home at Carrefour. It was about 65 NAF..
Posted By: Whale Tail

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 10:43 PM

When my wife and I were last on the Island March 2020 staying in Maho, the morning we were leaving I went over to the grocery store below La Terrasse. I bought a wheel of mild Gouda for $37.90, now I don't know if that is a good Island price but that same wheel in Canada is too expensive for my taste. That same wheel is still in my fridge in it's plastic I hope it's still good. If not there's another reason to return.
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/06/2021 11:04 PM

We really like the Old Amsterdam Gouda. Great at room temperature.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 12:27 AM

Whaletale--Sorry, you bought a wheel in 2020 and you haven't cut it yet??
Posted By: Whale Tail

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 01:09 AM

Ah Carol ( if I may ) I look at it as a fine bottle of wine, it only get's better with age, just like my wife and I.LOL There's going to be a lot rice crackers,olives pepperettes to buy before I finish 7.92lbs of cheese. There goes the beach bod. duh
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 01:30 AM

Better eat it now. Cheeses age at different temperatures and humidity that are probably not in your wheelhouse.šŸ˜‰
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 01:56 AM

Whale Tail--I just couldn't wait that long.. smile We cut it up and put most in the freezer, and then bring it out, 1/4 of the wheel at a time.
Posted By: Whale Tail

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 01:59 AM

Well Scubaman we'll find out this week-end. It's time to open the wheel and it's the Canadian Thanksging week-end

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Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:03 AM

Enjoy!!
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:22 AM

Enjoy. You could vacuum parts of it and either freeze or refrigerate the rest.
Posted By: Whale Tail

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:34 AM

That's what we did with the wheel we brought back from Curacao Which was cheaper there.. Vacuum pack and freeze and enjoy when ever.
Posted By: kim

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:38 AM

If you like Brie - this is 100 times better!!! Supposedly you canā€™t get it in the states due to import issues and the taxes?? A ā€œcheese mongerā€ told me that.

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Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:40 AM

On my list for May. Thanks.
Posted By: bdeeley

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 03:12 AM

Kim, actually the reason you can't get it in the states is because it is illegal to import. The cheese is made from unpasteurized milk.
Posted By: erb923

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 10:26 AM

Any of the large stores on the french side will have a huge selection of cheeses (mostly french!), many different kinds and varieties! Plus they have the best yogurts for breakfast with some muesli!
Posted By: mahokid

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 11:16 AM

Super U in Marigot has a large cheese selection in the back left with usually some BOGO
Posted By: Sunflower

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 11:39 AM

Does Gouda cheese freeze well. I did t think you could freeze cheese.
Posted By: BillandElaine

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 11:47 AM

My kids would be in heaven if I could bring them some proper camembert!
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 11:52 AM

Sunflower--we freeze gouda all the time. It loses some freshness, but when we can get a whole wheel for something like $36, we made some sacrifices.. smile
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:28 PM

By the way, the past couple of times here we have picked up this cheese at Super U in Marigot. It's basically goat cheese with papaya. SERIOUS dessert cheese. The french name is L'enrobe exotique.

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Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:35 PM

Looks inviting. Cheese and fruit. Can't go wrong.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:42 PM

Above is not a good picture at all, but it is a lovely cheese, if you like a sweet dessert cheese.
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/07/2021 02:57 PM

I like all cheese. dance
Posted By: crsxm

Re: Recommendations for Cheese - 10/08/2021 12:11 AM

That does look delicious! We've never been to the Amsterdam Cheese shop--will have to put it on the list!
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