The custom of eating a variety of cheese for Christmas Eve is a practice in many communities, especially those celebrating with serious seafood eaters. Participants are welcome from all cultures and religions that support the consumption of cheese.
The roots of the feast of seven cheeses lie in Eastern Pennsylvania — some say Conshohocken, others say Easton, and yet others claim it ranges from Philadelphia all the way to New York City.
Early foodies used to bring a few cheeses or dips to enjoy while family members dined on a variety of land and sea creatures. As time passed, cheese boards became more elaborate with thoughtful pairings and unique accompaniments.
This "festa de luce" also marks the moving on from the winter solstice, as the shortest day is now behind us and we can look ahead to more light and brighter days.
The seven cheeses symbolize health, prosperity, gratitude, love, family, friends and labor.
There is no consensus on which types of cheese to include, though a typical lineup might be:
*A fresh cheese, like mozzarella, burrata, chevre, ricotta or fromage blanc
* Cheddar
* Gouda
* Blue
* A soft creamy style
* A hard aged, like a Parmigianino Reggiano
* House favorite
Accompaniments can vary from specialty crackers and breads to jams, cornichons, nuts, sugared grapes, olives/tapenades and more.
It truly is "la dolce vita."
The roots of the feast of seven cheeses lie in Eastern Pennsylvania — some say Conshohocken, others say Easton, and yet others claim it ranges from Philadelphia all the way to New York City.
Early foodies used to bring a few cheeses or dips to enjoy while family members dined on a variety of land and sea creatures. As time passed, cheese boards became more elaborate with thoughtful pairings and unique accompaniments.
This "festa de luce" also marks the moving on from the winter solstice, as the shortest day is now behind us and we can look ahead to more light and brighter days.
The seven cheeses symbolize health, prosperity, gratitude, love, family, friends and labor.
There is no consensus on which types of cheese to include, though a typical lineup might be:
*A fresh cheese, like mozzarella, burrata, chevre, ricotta or fromage blanc
* Cheddar
* Gouda
* Blue
* A soft creamy style
* A hard aged, like a Parmigianino Reggiano
* House favorite
Accompaniments can vary from specialty crackers and breads to jams, cornichons, nuts, sugared grapes, olives/tapenades and more.
It truly is "la dolce vita."
by TESSIELOU December 24, 2022
Typically used as an insult. Is a person who kisses cheese or is a person that is very open about their sex lives to people who didn't ask or want to know about it.
by Blue00 August 20, 2024
by Wormy cult February 28, 2021
That nasty yellow or tan jello-like stuff you cough up in the morning after you were at a bonfire, smoked too much, or have a cold.
by Donk McStuffins June 09, 2021
by The Rev NG8 January 25, 2021
by nigerian prince II May 21, 2020
Person 1: aye bro we outside today?
Person 2: nah bro i got a gf now.
Person 1: who?
Person 2: my ex
Person 1: you talm bout the hoe that cheated on you?
Person 2: yeah man i got back with with her.
Person 1: man dawg you a true cheese head.
Person 2: nah bro i got a gf now.
Person 1: who?
Person 2: my ex
Person 1: you talm bout the hoe that cheated on you?
Person 2: yeah man i got back with with her.
Person 1: man dawg you a true cheese head.
by Nelly2801 August 07, 2022