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    Seasonal delights Queso de Bola

    This year we decided not to spend time and effort sourcing our traditional western Christmassy comfort foods.
    Instead we followed the well trodden, and historical, path of a Noche Buena offering of 'local' delights starring Queso de Bola and Christmas Ham

    To be honest I had never sampled either and went about some serious investigation as a route to discovering the very best-of-the-best.

    I love cheese. All kinds.
    Sadly the Philippines is not the easiest of places to find a selection of decent cheese, although it is possible some good ones.

    I finally settled on buying a small red Queso de Bola called Marca Pato. It's imported from Holland. There's another one called Marca Pina but most folks said the Marca Pato has a better taste and is not so salty.

    I'll try both next year just for comparison.

    Well I have to say this Marca Pato was a true revelation. Wow, a hard crumbly Edam cheese ball wrapped in a red paraffin wax coat made specifically for the Philippine Market.
    For me it has a great taste, texture and a really good sharpe 'bite'. In short I love it.
    In fact I love it so much I bought 2 more balls so I can enjoy it for a while longer.
    It's really a world apart from the softer 'fresher' Edam usually available in the UK

    There's a long and interesting history behind the development and importation of this unique cheese going back over 100 years.

    If you're fond of cheese I recommend you give this a try.
    It's easily hard enough undergo some fine grating which would give more versatility for sandwiches, toppings and cooking.


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    Love eggs cheese and milk, my favourite cheese is White Cheshire, yummy


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    Queso de bola is one of my family's regular staple during New Year. Also the hot chocolates made from cacao balls. http://www.batangas-philippines.com/...tsokolate.html

    Btw, what's the nearest thing to having the Philippines' Christmas ham here in the UK? I know gammon is nice but the ham that we have in the Philippines every Christmas is what I love to have again.
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    Love cheese. But only really eat cheddar due to suffering migraines. Was told no cheese's at all, but every so often I find doesn't hurt.


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    As long as I have some Backed Bacon and a good Stilton cheese and Branston pickle with savoury biskets all is well with me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mickcant View Post
    As long as I have some Backed Bacon and a good Stilton cheese and Branston pickle with savoury biskets all is well with me.
    Mick.
    I can get genuine Branstan Pickle at Rustans supermarket at Gateway Mall Cubao

    Wonderful stuff IMHO
    Perfect with my Queso de Bola


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    How many threads about cured meat do you want Terpe?


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    Good Australian cheese here "Mega" is the brand, very tasty.


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