Cheesy Christmas.

Summary

The website content describes a festive Christmas setting where a variety of cheeses are enjoyed as part of a family tradition, reflecting on the different preferences and the joy of sharing a cheese platter during the holidays.

Abstract

The text paints a vivid picture of a Christmas celebration centered around a diverse selection of cheeses, ranging from local British Cheddar to continental favorites like Stilton, Roquefort, Camembert, Comté, Brie, and Manchego. It narrates a humorous account of family gatherings, the challenges of herding cattle in an Australian setting, and the simple pleasures of enjoying good food and company. The author reminisces about personal cheese preferences, the discovery of new flavors, and the tradition of sharing a cheese platter, which has become a cherished part of their holiday celebrations. The narrative concludes with the anticipation of future gatherings, suggesting that the cheese platter is a key ingredient in ensuring the family Christmas tradition continues.

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The author expresses a clear preference for a variety of cheeses, indicating that everyone has different tastes and that a cheese platter caters to these diverse preferences.
There is a sense of nostalgia and tradition associated with the choice of cheeses, particularly noted with the mention of the author's first "proper cheese," Manchego, and the shock it caused to family members accustomed to English cheddar.
The author finds humor in the repeated joke of "Bring a plate," which has become a worn-out yet endearing tradition.
The text conveys a laid-back Australian Christmas atmosphere, with the family enjoying a relaxed gathering and the farmer taking time to relax, indicating a preference for simplicity and comfort during the holidays.
The author seems to appreciate the artisanal quality of the cheeses mentioned, highlighting their origins and the craftsmanship behind them, such as the French Brie and the heavily aged Brie noir, which is intriguing yet not favored by the grandkids.
The inclusion of lavash, a thin flatbread from Armenian tradition, suggests an openness to incorporating international elements into the family's Christmas spread, enhancing the cheese-tasting experience.
The author considers the cheese pl

Festive Family Tussles.

Picture lush meadow, Contented cattle, All scattered mooing and chewing.

Farmer Christmas decides round-up time, Contented cattle begin moving but not together, “This will never do!” snorts Farmer.

Loyal dog snoozing in ute, Warm and lazing under Aussie sun, Cattle moved settled down, Dog snoozing and cattle contentedly mooing.

Farmer Christmas takes the hint, Comfy seat, Billy tea, Bit of damper, Time for snooze moos and snores.

Tranquility.

My paddock’s Sydney, Family groups scattered across green pastures with occasional flooded places bordered by forest fires.

Family comfy ain’t moving anytime soon, Little car will have to do for Chrissy appetite filling visits.

“Bring a plate”, Which one? Cheese plate! Joke’s worn thin over many years, But we all smile as it’s sort of traditional.

Cheese Platter.

Rather like cheese, Mild understatement, Excuse to indulge, Everyone has different tastes Cheddar for kids, English side love’s Stilton.

I’m partial to French Roquefort, Wives love Camembert and Comté

A slab of Comté, a French raw cow’s milk cheese, labelled Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). By By Photo: Myrabella / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11949599. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

Of course can’t go past French Brie or heavily aged Brie noir which Grandkids won’t touch!

Manchego made in Spain’ La Mancha region Sheep’s milk from Manchega breed, Fond memories as this was my first “proper cheese”, Shocked parents who insisted on English cheddar, Seem to remember that’s why I bought Manchego.

Final touches generous roll sliced goat’s cheese, Added lavash and stuffed olives.

Stumbled over Lavash thin flatbread from Armenia traditionally baked in a tandoor. Found it perfect compliment to wide variety of delicious cheeses.

Very much extravagance, But Christmas and pig outs happen but once a year, Presenting my cheese platter almost, but not quite, guarantees next year’s invite.

Blessed be.