Limburger substitute?

KenK

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Dec 28, 2013, 12:15:42 PM12/28/13

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I've given up on finding limburger - even Albertson doesn't have it and for
my needs they usually have stuff others don't - but unfortunately usually
expensively. Anyhow, what's an available cheese that resembles limburger -
or is there no such animal?

TIA

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sf

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Dec 28, 2013, 1:09:45 PM12/28/13

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On 28 Dec 2013 17:15:42 GMT, KenK <inv...@invalid.com> wrote:
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> I've given up on finding limburger - even Albertson doesn't have it and for
> my needs they usually have stuff others don't - but unfortunately usually
> expensively. Anyhow, what's an available cheese that resembles limburger -
> or is there no such animal?
>

You didn't say how you wanted to use it.
Can you find http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liederkranz_cheese
http://www.dcicheeseco.com/liederkranz/liederkranz

A comment here makes it sound like you could substitute a washed rind
cheese.
http://cheeseunderground.blogspot.com/2010/03/rebirth-of-liederkranz.html

This might be help you track down a local producer
http://www.travelbelles.com/2012/11/tour-cheese-regions-united-states/

Here are some other stinky cheeses for you to consider
http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/top-10-stinky-cheeses/

Camembert is probably the easiest to find, but I don't think it's
particularly "stinky" either and if you decide to try Munster, make
sure it's not Muenster misspelled.

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Dec 28, 2013, 1:18:46 PM12/28/13

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On Saturday, December 28, 2013 11:15:42 AM UTC-6, KenK wrote:
> I've given up on finding limburger - even Albertson doesn't have it and for
>
> my needs they usually have stuff others don't - but unfortunately usually
>
> expensively. Anyhow, what's an available cheese that resembles limburger -
>
> or is there no such animal?
>

Limburger smells like stinky feet--

http://www.ted.com/talks/bart_knols_cheese_dogs_and_pills_to_end_malaria.html

Go to 3:40 on the video.
>
> TIA
>
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Wayne Boatwright

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Dec 28, 2013, 4:36:28 PM12/28/13

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On Sat 28 Dec 2013 10:15:42a, KenK told us...

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> I've given up on finding limburger - even Albertson doesn't have
> it and for my needs they usually have stuff others don't - but
> unfortunately usually expensively. Anyhow, what's an available
> cheese that resembles limburger - or is there no such animal?
>
> TIA
>

You can buy limburger cheese and limburger cheese spread here:

http://www.igourmet.com/limburgercheese.asp

I have bought both from this company and the quality is good.
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pltrgyst

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Dec 28, 2013, 6:13:08 PM12/28/13

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On 12/28/13 12:43 PM, Sqwertz wrote:

>> Anyhow, what's an available cheese that resembles limburger -
>> or is there no such animal?
>

> Liederkranz is the next best bet. French muenster (Gerome), Tallegio,
> Cowgirl's Red Hawk, Chimay, Epoisses - or most any of the washed rind
> cheeses will have a similar flavor....

Chimay doesn't have the flavor, even when as ripe as it can fully get.
Epoisses doesn't have the texture -- it's creamy.

Tallegio is an excellent choice. So are Livarot and Pont l'Eveque. But
my first choice would be Meadow Creek Dairy's Grayson, from Virginia. We
can even get it down here in Florida. It's a big cheese.

igourmet.com sells authentic Limburger.

But then our local cheese shop has authentic Limburger as well, now and
then.

If you're brave, there's an American-made "Limburger" from Chalet Cheese
in Monroe, Wisconsin.

-- Larry

Janet Bostwick

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Dec 28, 2013, 6:29:24 PM12/28/13

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On 28 Dec 2013 17:15:42 GMT, KenK <inv...@invalid.com> wrote:

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>I've given up on finding limburger - even Albertson doesn't have it and for
>my needs they usually have stuff others don't - but unfortunately usually
>expensively. Anyhow, what's an available cheese that resembles limburger -
>or is there no such animal?
>
>TIA

I would try here first. I ate and loved a lot of limburger while
growing up in Wisconsin. I've tried other cheese and limburger
spread. They are not what you want if you really want limburger. If
the package isn't slightly concave when you get it, set it aside for a
bit to age some more. Then get some really good rye bread, sliced
onion and a brew. That's gustatory nirvana, see here
http://itsnotyouitsbrie.com/limburger-cheese-just-as-stinky-as-you-like-it
Janet US

Whirled Peas

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Dec 28, 2013, 6:58:15 PM12/28/13

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On 12/28/2013 09:15 AM, KenK wrote:
> I've given up on finding limburger - even Albertson doesn't have it and for
> my needs they usually have stuff others don't - but unfortunately usually
> expensively. Anyhow, what's an available cheese that resembles limburger -
> or is there no such animal?
>
> TIA
>

There is only one American manufacturer left, the Chalet Cheese
Cooperative in Monroe, Wisconsin. The factory doesn't do retail, but
there is another cheese maker 5 minutes down the road that does mail
order for Chalet Cheese Coop, so it is still available. $11/lb. for
their "young" limburger, $10 flat-rate shipping. Point your browser to
hefticreek.com. They also have Liederkranz, if you're interested.

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Paul M. Cook

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Dec 29, 2013, 2:36:49 PM12/29/13

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"Bryan-TGWWW" <bryang...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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It's either really bad socks or really good cheese. Can't always tell.

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Dec 29, 2013, 3:55:08 PM12/29/13

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"Janet Bostwick" <nos...@cableone.net> wrote in message
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Then just try to get a date.

pltrgyst

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Dec 29, 2013, 9:06:58 PM12/29/13

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>> Limburger smells like stinky feet--

That's durian, and it's a fruit, not a cheese.

-- Larry

KenK

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Dec 30, 2013, 12:15:45 PM12/30/13

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sf <s...@geemail.com> wrote in news:tk3ub9111uc0v76impl60kmm09356nhpfq@
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> You didn't say how you wanted to use it.
>

As a snack mostly. Once in a while added to sandwiches.

sf

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Dec 30, 2013, 4:46:16 PM12/30/13

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On 30 Dec 2013 17:15:45 GMT, KenK <inv...@invalid.com> wrote:

> sf <s...@geemail.com> wrote in news:tk3ub9111uc0v76impl60kmm09356nhpfq@
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> > You didn't say how you wanted to use it.
> >
>
> As a snack mostly. Once in a while added to sandwiches.

I can't resist posting this (yes, it's on topic)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/10/favorite-cheese-says-about-you_n_4399840.html

Ophelia

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Dec 30, 2013, 4:59:49 PM12/30/13

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"sf" <s...@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> On 30 Dec 2013 17:15:45 GMT, KenK <inv...@invalid.com> wrote:
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>> sf <s...@geemail.com> wrote in news:tk3ub9111uc0v76impl60kmm09356nhpfq@
>> 4ax.com:
>>
>> > You didn't say how you wanted to use it.
>> >
>>
>> As a snack mostly. Once in a while added to sandwiches.
>
> I can't resist posting this (yes, it's on topic)
> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/10/favorite-cheese-says-about-you_n_4399840.html

ooh that runny brie made my mouth water:))

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sf

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Dec 30, 2013, 10:39:39 PM12/30/13

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The Gouda part is my GS.

I was shocked when I took him to a cheese shop and he liked aged
gouda, but it turns out he likes other aged cheeses too. You know
what they say about "old souls"? I think he's one of them: he's
totally calm in the midst of mayhem and he has a mature approach as
far as cheese is concerned.

Salad is a different story - it's the dressing... He seems to like it
the same way I like it, so I can't ding him for his preference. LOL

;)