In 2012, my trip to The Netherlands included a visit to a cheese farm. I was able to witness firsthand how traditional Edam cheese is made on small farms. These small farms cater to both local clients and curious tourists.
| Edam (Dutch Edammer), a Dutch cheese, is traditionally sold as spheres. It has a pale yellow interior with a red paraffin wax coat. Its name is Edam, a town in North Holland. The cheese spheres are coated with black wax after aging for at most 17 weeks. This is in addition to the red or orange. Edam is durable and can travel well. It does not spoil and only hardens. These and other qualities made Edam the most beloved cheese in the world for a long period. | |
Mild Edam, which is young cheese, goes well with fruits such as cherries, melons and apricots. While aged Edam is good with apples and pears, it can also be mixed well with other traditional cheese fruits like pears. It can be enjoyed on crackers, bread and as a dessert treat as Cheese and Biscuits.
Pinot Gris and semidry Riesling wines, Champagne, Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah, and dry Riesling are all great with Edam cheese.
Pinot Gris and semidry Riesling wines, Champagne, Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah, and dry Riesling are all great with Edam cheese.
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