[Nik] erm... try the Atkins diet? Then you could eat cheese 'til it comes out of your ears.

[Nik] My sympathies. I'm in the invidious position of (1) being overweight and needing to cut down on fats; and (2) being a vegetarian whose primary source of protein is cheese. Tricky. My usual solution is to exercise more, but I can't even run at the moment because of a persistent knee injury. Quite frustrating.

[UK] You confuse me. Most of the cheeses you list are of the highest quality, but then you have Monterey Jack on your cheese board? Maybe the Jack you buy is better than the pappy Jack we can get here... is it dry Jack?

[penelope] you mentioned the Atkins Diet ... in such a way that you *might* know how effective it is? Having been a very average 5' 6" size 12 for most of my adult life - I now find myself getting quite plumptious and can't be bothered to go to a Slimming Club.

Never mind, Chalky, I doubt you're as overweight as I am!

It may work fast but it makes your breath smell.

You want the good stuff, I suggest you get it cave matured. Yummy!

hardly low fat though is it? There must be diet cheese somewhere that doesn't taste of plastic!