We have all eating bell peppers, onion, olives, cheese and bread before, but have we tasted it?
Today between getting to know everyone and class procedure we had our very first tasting!
We started with bell peppers; green, red and then yellow. Some were sweeter, juicier, others more tart. Some the subtle hints of flavor you have like over looking when eating them before. Did you know that the only difference between these peppers is when they were picked?
Then it was on to bread. Four pieces of bread later and bread texture is never quite the same again.
Onions. Spicy, sweet, burning strong and flavorful. Who knew onions had such a potent kick?
Cheese. Mild cheddar :P Gouda on the other hand is strong, smooth and flavorful, absolutely to die for. Now some of my classmates describe the blue cheese as "barf" and "dirty gym socks". Though I'm not a fan of it on its own, I don't think I'd go as far as to call it "dirty gym sock" worthy.
Olives were last and almost as surprising as the onions. California black olives are way better then Italy black olives (not nearly as salty, however the Italy ones fit the fingers better). Green olives. Why did I always think they are gross? So good! Kalamatas on the other hand were just as I remember too potent and slimy! :p