Illustrations of what the text refers to as “Curious Fishes” from Harry Johnston’s Marvels of the Universe v.2. From the top: 1. Sapphirine gurnard 2. Probably a yellow-fin parrotfish (referred to as a “golden-finned parrot fish” in the text) 3. Harlequin fish (referred to by the outdated name “Richardson’s plectropoma” in the text) 4. An unspecified species of blenny 5. Red velvetfish (referred to by the outdated name “Holoxenus” in the text)
I’m still getting acclimated to The Funk Factor so many of my favorites are pretty mild
Havarti: The GOAT, especially when it has dill embedded in it. Great snack with sliced apple and melts so beautifully in grilled cheese
Fresh chèvre: Ohhh my god the fresh goat cheese from Trader Joe’s. Incredible. If you try one goat cheese it should be this one OR Cypress Grove Herbs de Humboldt variety
Cheese curds: Yummy! Excited to try them fried. The pickle cheese curds from Trader Joe’s are fun
Mahon: My friend who used to be a cheesemonger recommended this one and it’s soooo nice! Kinda similar to a white cheddar but semi-soft and more complex flavor
Gouda: This one is growing on me - Midnight Moon from Cypress Grove is really lovely (thanks Char!!). I guess that’s technically an aged chèvre but it has those crystals in it so I’m gonna count it
Other misc dairy: Crème fraîche 🤤 Sour cream was a bit of a meh for me, crème fraîche is the way to go. Also… Kerry Gold butter my beloved…
Still on my list to try are burrata and Brie and the smoked cheddar I was rec’d (can’t find it anywhere 😡) As well as this really special looking marinated cheese that I’ll have to seek out a specialty shop for
Thank you to all my friends and moots for your recommendations 🥰
