Editing Cheese

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'''Cheese''' was a form of preserved [[milk]], derived from the solid portions of curdled milk being separated from the liquid (whey), that was prepared in a variety of ways. The color, flavor, marbling, and texture of cheese all varied depending upon how it was prepared.<ref name="TMEV1-p42">{{Cite book/The Magic Encyclopedia Volume One|42}}</ref> It was a product widely available in [[Faerûn]].

==Terminology==

Cheese was most often found in {{SIAdj|1|lb}} circular or elliptic wheels, or in rectangular loaves, which could then be divided further in wedges, or hunks. Some cheeses could also be found in large {{SIAdj|100|lb|k}} wheys, for example when ordered in bulk from ''[[Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue]]''.<ref name="AWRC-p122" />

In [[Scornubel]], cheese was often sold in chunks known as a "fist".<ref name="SF-p14">{{Cite book/Silverfall/Paperback 1999/Dove|14}}</ref>

==Types of cheese==
; [[Arabellan Cheddar]] : Once described as "the most popular cheddar cheese of the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]]". It was a sturdy, orange cheese that travelled extremely well.<ref name="AWRC-p122">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|122}}</ref>
; [[Askata]] : A strongly flavored cheese from [[Impiltur]]. It was yellow and crumbled easily.<ref name="ESp22">{{Cite web/Elminster Speaks/Part 22: Night Ale at the Meet}}</ref><ref name="ESa-28">{{Cite web/Elminster Speaks archive|28}}</ref>
; [[Beregost Blue]] : A type of cheese, streaked with blue, produced in the town of [[Beregost]].<ref name="bg3" />
; [[Chessentan Lotus Cheese]] : Popular in [[Chessenta]] and in the empires on the southeastern side of the Sea of Fallen Stars for a very long time, it was normally mixed with lotus flower petals, although there were other Chessentan cheeses that were mixed with less exotic petals, such as rose or honeysuckle.<ref name="AWRC-p122" />
; [[Damarite Red]] : Also known as Bloodcheese, it came from the lands of the Bloodstone. It was made from [[goat]]'s milk, which imparted a sharp, hearty, pungent tang.<ref name="AWRC-p122" />
; [[Death Cheese]] : Made from the [[milk]] of the deadly [[catoblepas]]. It was produced in [[Cormyr]] and [[Sembia]] by farmers who hired adventurers to herd and milk the catoblepas.<ref name="AWRC-p122" />
; [[Durinbold cheese]] : A type of creamy and nutty sheep's milk cheese found in the [[Western Heartlands]].<ref name="bg3">{{Cite game/Baldur's Gate III}}</ref>
; [[Elturian Grey]] : Reminiscent of blue cheese, but had black veins. It was also known as stonework or dwarfcheese, and had a distinctly pungent flavor.<ref name="AWRC-p123">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123}}</ref>
; [[Farmer's Cheese]] : Also known as pot cheese or cottage cheese, it was mostly consumed locally as it did not travel well.<ref name="AWRC-p123" />
; [[Green Calishite cheese|Green Calishite]] : Made by the [[Calishite]]s, who mixed curry into their cheeses to enhance the flavor. The potent cheese had an aquamarine hue due to the curry, and was extremely spicy.<ref name="AWRC-p123" />
; [[Luiren spring cheese]] : Also known as Halfling's Cheese, or mind cheese, it was pungently aromatic and soft. Although not very tasty to humans, it had a profound effect on [[halfling]]s, who reacted to it as if it were a strong [[wine]] or narcotic. In some instances, halflings could become addicted to it as they would to a mind-affecting drug.<ref name="AWRC-p123-124">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123-124}}</ref>
; [[Luthland cheese]]: A strong white cheese popular in [[Luthbaern]].<ref name="PoF">{{Cite book/Power of Faerûn|145}}</ref>
; [[Mist cheese]] : Produced in [[Loudwater Vale]], it was a rich, soft white cheese that became translucent when sliced thinly. It was also known as Ethereal Cheese by the elves.<ref name="AWRC-p124">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|124}}</ref>
; [[Nut cheese]]s : Most prevalent in [[Silverymoon]], [[Mirabar]], [[Sundabar]], and the other cities of the [[Savage Frontier]], they were a traditional way to preserve un-shelled nuts (such as hickory nuts, walnuts, and chestnuts).<ref name="AWRC-p124" />
; [[Pepper cheese]] : A tangy, supple cheese created by mixing southern [[spices]] with a mixture of goat and [[cow]] cheese. It was easily identified by the rind, which was leathery and dotted with peppercorns.<ref name="AWRC-p124" />
; [[Sjorl]] : A heavy smoky cheese from [[Rashemen]].<ref name="FRCS3e-p204">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|204}}</ref>
; [[Turmish brick]] : A cheese mixed with the heavy red wine that was common among the [[Turmish]]. It was a sweet, crumbly, burgundy cheese, wrapped in red wax, and had an easily identifiable, rectangular shape.<ref name="AWRC-p125">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|125}}</ref>
; [[Vilhon blanc]] : Made with a lighter wine than Turmish Brick, it was a lighter cheese with a sweet, delicate flavor. The cheese was typically consumed locally, and was rarely found beyond the Sea of Fallen Stars or [[Sembia]].<ref name="AWRC-p125" />
; [[Vilksmaarg]] : A salty, pungent, herbal goat cheese, produced in [[Purple_Rocks#Locations|Vilkstead]], capital of [[Utheraal]]. It was most popular in [[Sword Coast]] taverns.<ref name="SF-37">{{Cite book/The Savage Frontier|37}}</ref>
; [[Waterdhavian cheese|Waterdhavian]] : Also called eyed cheese, holed cheese, or arrow-shot, it was popular and common in [[Waterdeep]].<ref name="AWRC-p125" />
; [[Yak butter]] : A mild and delicate cream cheese made from yak milk. At one time, it could be found from the [[Spine of the World]] to the [[Hordelands]].<ref name="AWRC-p125" />

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