Gouda goat cheese, anyone?

[Foodienewbee]

I have got a good one today...what is a good food companion for gouda goat cheese?

[DonShirer]

Goat gouda is on my "strongly approve" list. It becomes more complex as it ages, so if you have the aged cheese, I would go with Bacardi's idea of serving it alone on crackers or bread, perhaps with a good wine. The younger version would pair well with lunchbox's suggestions.

[Bacardi1]

I love goat-cheese Gouda, but prefer it all on it's own without companions to take away from its distinctive flavor. Stone Wheat crackers are it as far as accompaniemtns for me.

[lunchbox]

If you're going simple table cheese, I think a sweet/tart fruit compote of cherries, plums, figs with a nice crusty baguette is perfect.
If you're using it as an appetizer, goudas melt pretty well, so I'd suggest melting it with a thyme or oregano pesto with toasted nuts or an almond butter & fig jam sammich.
If it's a snack, a nice smoky ham and a spicy mustard will make the butteriness and the goatiness pop!