I am in Scotland, and I am fed up with cheeses which are suitable for vegetarians. When melted they just turn rubbery. I don't want to go to any specialist shops, as I don't drive. I am looking to find something in the local supermarkets e.g. Asda, Tesco, Morrisons etc. Also I'm not looking for any fancy cheeses like blue or brie, just something like cheddar or double glouster. It seems every cheese I pick up these days, has a green *V* on it with the dreaded words *Suitable For Vegetarians* I'd be greatful for any information on a good cheese, made with good old fashioned rennet. I don't care where it's made as long as I can buy it locally
2006-12-21 22:15:41 · 10 answers · asked by Princess 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Okay, I knew I'd get dogs abuse here, but there is no need for nasty replies. I asked a perfectly normal question. 4 of my closest friends are Vegan. I have no problem with that and cook for them on a regular basis, having trained as a chef. In turn, they have no problem with me disliking vegetarian cheese. Granted taste and texture are no differet when eaten cold, I only dislike it melted. I don't think I'm the one who needs therapy. If I don't have a valid and polite reply to a question on Yahoo Answers, then I don't answer at all. Being civil costs nothing.
2006-12-21 22:41:47 · update #1
Dear oh dear there are some highly strung people on this site! Tis the season to be jolly afterall!
In answer to your question - I have just purchased some mature canadian cheddar at Tesco which does not have the dreaded V on it. It wasnt intentional, but none of the cheeses I have purchased this year (Ive just checked the fridge) are labelled with a V and I have some wendsleydale, stilton, cheddar, taleggio, brie emmenthal and goats cheese. All from Tesco and Sainsburys.
At the moment the cheese selection in all supermarkets seems to be awful - I have battled through the crowds for 2 days trying to populate a decent cheeseboard for Xmas!
And to the rest of you. Climb down off the ceiling! Re-read the question and understand that it contained no attempts at abuse or thinly veiled digs at veggies. Just a desire to locate an old fashioned product. Is that so wrong?
Merry Xmas!
2006-12-22 00:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bellasmum 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You seem to be getting a lot of thumbs down from everyone here but I agree with you. I wish that we had a little more choice in what we eat rather than being forced to eat politically correct foods. I ate the rest of the cow so I'm sure that it won't be upset if I eat it's stomach too. Good luck in your quest. I suggest you try your yellow pages to see if you can find any specialised cheese shops to turn to. Most have been taken over by the supermarkets though. If this is the case in your area try the Internet as you can order some nice cheeses on there.
2006-12-21 22:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by SR13 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Cheese that is suitable for vegetarians is exactly the same as the other stuff, the only difference being that the rennet used comes from seaweed instead of cows' stomachs - it is no more or less rubbery. I for one am very glad that it is now so easy to get vegetarian products, you should find that it makes no difference to the taste or texture.
2006-12-21 22:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Funky Little Spacegirl 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yeah, it would be nice if the vegetarian who is so committed to saving dead calves showed a little bit of compassion for his fellow humans now and again. Bet he's a barrel of laughs at a party. Season of goodwill, my ****.
As for your question, sorry I don't know.
2006-12-22 09:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I, too, find the vegetarian cheeses tasteless with a consistency of rubber.
You who are violently vegan, tell me if your next crusade will be to stop one animal from killing another and eating it. Isn't that what your saying now? That we - humankind - should not kill animals and eat them? Are you going to stop the alligator from grabbing the zebra?
The Lord put animals on earth for us to use. Send me your address and I'll see that the over-population of animals are shipped to your area for you to feed, water, and tend to when ill or hurt.
In the meantime, why be so hateful to someone who prefers real cheese? Your words are not going to halt production. You could have skipped this question and let someone answer who knows where the cheese she is looking for is sold.
2006-12-21 22:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by Blue 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Try their home brand stuff. I get Morrisons Red Leicester, and it's just the best thing for cheese on toast!
2006-12-21 22:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
look for Canadian Cheddar, thats not veggie.
nice to see you're trying to make a difference there, the dead calves will be ever so pleased.
Being veggie has nothing to do with causing a rubbery texture. Thats because you are refusing to go to a specialist shop and buying your junk from supermarkets.
You are what you eat.
As a insult or dig at veggies, its pretty rubbish.
Perhaps you need to try again ?
2006-12-21 22:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Ask Tony Hammerforth.
2006-12-21 23:29:42 · answer #8 · answered by Sluugy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OK someone needs some therapy............with the cheese doctor. Go go vegetarian cheese and the big green *V*!!!!!
2006-12-21 22:17:21 · answer #9 · answered by Puma 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You have a problem!!!!!! the only difference between veggie/non veggie cheese is the rennet used to set it!!!!! Buy better quality cheese & drop the attitude
2006-12-21 22:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 3⤊ 5⤋