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What does "sharp" mean here?

 
 
Reply Fri 6 Apr, 2012 10:15 pm

It seems the article has explained for itself: "sharp" refers to "kind of tangy and a little spicy." But I am not sure about this.

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The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen, San Francisco

Russo admires how this restaurant takes one item and makes it incredibly well. She recommends the Piglet, made with sharp cheddar, ham, rosemary butter and apple mustard. "It's kind of tangy and a little spicy. For something with a name like the Piglet, it's a pretty sophisticated sandwich." And the setting is appealing, too. "This is really a fun place. It's very open and airy and has an industrial chic look." 415-243-0107;theamericansf.com

More:
http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/10great/story/2012-04-05/10-great-places-to-bite-into-a-surprising-sandwich/54065136/1
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Rockhead
 
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Reply Fri 6 Apr, 2012 10:24 pm
@oristarA,
sharp cheddar is aged to have more flavor.

a mild cheddar is not as distinctive of a cheese. more bland.

I like extra sharp cheddar cheese myself...
oscarderekpatterson
 
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Reply Fri 6 Apr, 2012 11:56 pm
@Rockhead,
extra sharp is yum
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contrex
 
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Reply Sat 7 Apr, 2012 01:49 am
@Rockhead,
Rockhead wrote:
sharp cheddar is aged to have more flavor.


Mature traditional Cheddar contains crystals of calcium lactate, which give rise to the 'sharp' flavour.





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Reply Sat 7 Apr, 2012 01:50 am
@oristarA,
oristarA wrote:
It seems the article has explained for itself: "sharp" refers to "kind of tangy and a little spicy." But I am not sure about this.


"Tangy and a little spicy" is a description of the combined flavour of all of the ingredients of the sandwich.
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JTT
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Reply Sat 7 Apr, 2012 09:41 pm
@oristarA,
11. sharp; Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste: a sharp pungent odor; a sharp cheese.

http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/sharp

1. piquant: Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy.

http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/piquant
oristarA
 
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Reply Sat 7 Apr, 2012 10:42 pm
@JTT,
Oh, my poor English English Dictionary.
Thank you JTT.
Thank you all.
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