Garden Vegetable | 9 Kid-friendly Cheeses You’ll Enjoy Too
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll confess that my three-year-old son lights up when he sees a cheese string or a foil-wrapped Laughing Cow triangle. But I also try to offer him goat-milk cheddar or salty pecorino to nibble on – and often meet with success. We’re probably lucky that he has an adventurous palate (just like some kids willingly nap in the afternoon – I’m so happy for those parents, really), but it’s never predictable. Jalapeno havarti is a yes, bocconcini is a no.
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You won’t see stinky Époisses on the list below, but these suggestions for cheeses that go beyond marble cheddar are aimed at introducing some variety to tentative palates. The list is arranged from milder to bolder choices, but mellow flavours aren’t always the winners with kids – or there’d be no such thing as dill pickle chips.
Cheese curds Mild, salty and squeaky, these morsels have lots of kid appeal. And they’re a nice change from sliced or cubed cheese. You can’t beat them warm and fresh from the dairy or market, but if doling them out on a play date at home, just pop the plastic bag in some warm water to quickly bring them up to room temperature.
Fresh mozzarella You don’t have to splurge on the buffalo-milk variety, but not only are these soft balls of cheese mild and slightly sweet, they also pull apart – like a cheese string, coincidentally. A good match with cold cuts or even some melon.
Lankaaster This is an Ontario artisanal cheese that I’ve now seen available at Loblaws. If you consider cheddar and crackers a staple snack, try Lankaaster for a change. Even the aged version remains mellow, buttery and mildly grassy but completely addictive. Works for all ages.
Oka Though it is a washed-rind cheese, Oka tends to have a soft creamy texture and restrained, nutty flavour. Agropur’s Okas and St. Paulin cheese are widely available. Consider them
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