[Hoot Gibson]

I just tried Gjetost (Norwegian brown cheese) for the first time and it will probably become part of one of my go-to breakfasts. It is made by cooking down whey, which is a by product of the cheese making process with milk or cream, until it caramelizes into a cheese-like product. It is part of one of the most popular quick breakfasts in Norway. People place thin slices of brown cheese on toast or thin waffles and then spread fruit preserves on it. It is made from cow's milk or a combination of cow and goat milk.

It is said that most people either love or hate brown cheese. For me, it was love at first bite. It is not easy to find in the U.S., but our local Wegman's grocery store carries it.