Gilbert Chesterhorn once wrote that even the poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese. What exactly is it that has us drenching our pizzas in mozzarella, stuffing our sandwiches with emmental and loading our platters with brie? Well, there is a scientific explanation which delves into casomorphins, protein fragments derived from blah blah blah and blue cheese melted over freshly-picked figs dressed with wild honey and almond flakes - yes, even the self-proclaimed food critic slobbers all over the keyboard sometimes.
Regardless, if an actual addiction to cheese exists we always have the Gourmet Cheese in Linden to satisfy our needs. Situated across the road from Linden Primary School, this delicatessen stocks and sells some of the best cheeses in the country – according to the South Africa Cheese Committee (which is pretty much a collection of old ladies who take advantage of early bird specials and cheese-baked scones – who can blame them?). The deli also boasts an eatery called the Cheese Café. The majority of items on the menu feature cheese(s) and this is the reason why we are here: to satisfy our addiction to casomorphins, or whatever.
