Say 'cheese!'

Say cheese, please! No, its not for a picture. It was all about cheese at Island Dairies' second annual cheese fair recently. With cheese offered in countless varieties, it was a guarantee that, going into September, which is recognised as cheese month, cheese would be on everyone's mind.

Anyway you have it or like it, cheese is delicious and nutritious. From cheese sausage delight, cheesy dumplings, cheesy potato pudding, cheese and nut, cheese and cracker casserole or cheese and pineapple mould, there was no end to the numerous ways to enjoy cheese at the fair.

There were also a few new 'cheesy' products on the market. Honey Bun had people buzzing about their three-week-old relaunched pepper bread with cheese. The jalapeno flavour wasn't overpowering, but added just the right amount of flavour.

But the big moment belonged to the new kid on the block, the launch of rum and raisin cheddar cheese. A moist cheese loaded with raisins, Food put it to the test and the results were mixed. From "great" to "I love it" to "yuck", some even thought it tasted like ice cream. But it's a new way to enjoy cheese.

But besides the food, it was the perfect family fun day. With body painting, 'say cheese' picture competition, Mr Wedge, Honey Bun bears and a clown with balloon tricks, there was enough to keep the little ones occupied, including the grand finale concert. A great start to cheese month.

Jamaican Tastee Cheesy Dumplings

Ingredients

450g flour

225g Tastee Cheese grated

1tbsp baking powder

1tbsp sugar (optional)

3/4 cup water(as needed)

1/2 cup milk

1tsp garlic powder (optional)

Vegetable oil

Salt to taste

Method

1. Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar and garlic).

2. Add milk and water: Mix together until ingredients are combined.

3. Add cheese and knead until dough is smooth.

4. Roll into small balls (or desired shapes) and deep fry in hot oil (350F) for five minutes or until golden brown.

5. Remove from oil and drain.

Anchor Cheese Recipe: Cheese French Omelette

Ingredients

4 eggs, beaten

A dash of salt, pepper, garlic powder and curry powder

1/4 cup Anchor Cheddar Cheese, diced

3 tbsp Anchor Powdered Milk

2 tbsp Anchor Butter

Method

1. Combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and curry powder.

2.
Melt butter in eight-inch skillet: when hot, add egg mixture. Cook over
medium heat, running spatula around edge and lifting to allow uncooked
eggs to flow underneath.

3. When bottom is set and golden, top with cheese.

4. Remove from heat: Cover pan for three minutes. Fold in half : slip onto warm plate.

Honey Bun Cheesy Cinnamon Roll

ingredients

1 Honey Bun Cinnamon Roll

1 slice of your choice of cheese.

Directions

1. Cut cinnamon Roll in half.

2. Put cheese slice in between.

3. Microwave for 30 seconds and enjoy.

The new rum and raisin cheese.