I'm currently vacationing in Germany and am taking about 3 days to go to Holland (again). I'm looking for maybe some sit-down place where you can order a platter full of bite-sized portions of many cheese that are labled so you can pick your favorite. Maybe the place is even coupled with wine-tasting, which in this case would be even more awesome. Any suggestions in/on the way to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or Utrecht would be appreciated!
2006-07-09 23:37:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
Edam is a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland, some 20 km northeast of Amsterdam.
Edamer cheese is a Dutch cheese that is traditionally sold as spheres with pale yellow interior and a coat of red or yellow paraffin. It is named after the town of Edam in the province of North Holland. Edamer coated with black wax rather than the usual red or yellow has aged for at least 17 weeks. It is also popular in the Nordic countries.
Edamer cheese has a very mild taste, slightly salty or nutty and almost no smell when compared to other cheeses. It also has a significantly lower fat content than many other traditional cheeses being approximately 28% with an average protein content of 25%.
A major producer is the Friesland Foods company. In the USA, a popular brand is May-bud, owned by Kraft Foods.
2006-07-10 03:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mario 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The touristy thing to do is to go to Alkmaar, a town north from Amsterdam. On Thursdays they even put on a historical show of carrying big rounds of Gouda around. Furthermore, Amsterdam and Rotterdam are filled with bars where you can get wine and cheeses. Then, there are the open door markets where they sell cheese and the seller will give you tastes for free before you buy. Have fun!
2006-07-10 13:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by roadscholar22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to the Netherlands 6 times and have yet to discover a cheese tasting establishment (might be a potential buisness idea there!). Being a huge cheese lover myself, I tend to go to the local outdoor markets that are typically set up 1-2 times a week. They have cheese stands, and you can order small bits of many MANY different kinds of cheese. While you're at it, you can grab some fresh baked buns at a bakery stand and some stroopwaffels (syrup waffel cookies) to go with your cheese feast! As a final note, if they have it, try some moosterdkaas. It is a gouda based cheese with musterd seed and typically garlic. It's my favorite! Have fun!
2006-07-11 11:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by dvanbeus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like cheese there are to places to visit
Edam and Gouda both are famous for there cheese
There are alkinds of places where you can see how the cheese is made and taste it
check the web www.vvv.nl
2006-07-16 16:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by dragor321 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, just go to the Cheese Market in Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, it takes place every Friday from 10:00 AM, good luck!
2006-07-12 16:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by disney2k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget the town of Gouda !!!!! Famous for their Gouda Cheese.
2006-07-11 00:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by pro_and_contra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALKMAAR is probably the place to go, thats where the famous cheese carriers are...
2006-07-13 16:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by badcompany_78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a wonderful article, which might give you some ideas: http://www.fostertravel.com/DUCHES.html
Hope you have an amazing time!
2006-07-10 06:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋