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  • proper noun Alternative spelling of Emmentaler.

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Examples

  • This band can improvise as exhaustively and exhilaratingly as some listeners prefer: the quick, hard swing of the title cut; the trumpet squawking and chattering back and forth in conversational modes; the cowbell rattles and tenor pokes on the shorty (just over one minute) "Emmenthaler"; and the funky underpinnings and palpable urgency on "Millennium Bug" all give evidence to their improvisational skills.

    AvaxHome RSS: 2010

  • Mr. Wood says the most popular dish is a pastrami sandwich made with Emmenthaler cheese and Dijon horseradish dressing.

    Wood Tavern 2011

  • The fondue arrived, a cauldron of bubbling cheese with the perfume of must and cold dark caves emanating from the Emmenthaler, beside a basket of bread, apples, and grapes.

    The Art Thief Noah Charney 2007

  • The first cheese was a German Emmenthaler (Swiss-type) that is starting to age.

    I Love French Wine and Food - A 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau Emii 2007

  • The Emmenthaler had that simple and distinctly Swiss flavor that makes fondue go so well with aromatic whites and Kirsch, but was a little sharp for the Saison.

    Hearth, 672 yearlillian stars 2006

  • Anyway, fresh-baked rye bread just cool enough to slice, parchment-thin Westphalian ham layered with equally-thin Emmenthaler Swiss, stone-ground Raye's honey mustard from a mill about as far east as you can get in the continental US.

    Beginnings are such delicate times... jhetley 2006

  • The Emmenthaler had that simple and distinctly Swiss flavor that makes fondue go so well with aromatic whites and Kirsch, but was a little sharp for the Saison.

    Augieland: 2006

  • There were about 7 people there, and with 3 hot burners at the table going, we started with a course of three different cheese fondues: one with cheddar cheese with jalapeño peppers and salsa, one traditional Swiss with Gruyere and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, and finally a smoked salmon and vodka fondue.

    July 2004 ladygoat 2004

  • There were about 7 people there, and with 3 hot burners at the table going, we started with a course of three different cheese fondues: one with cheddar cheese with jalapeño peppers and salsa, one traditional Swiss with Gruyere and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, and finally a smoked salmon and vodka fondue.

    Fond of Fondue ladygoat 2004

  • The bread was baked fresh that day, and quite tasty; the sauerkraut was mild, instead of the usual overpowering; the Swiss cheese was real Emmenthaler; and the soup was quite tasty.

    November 21st, 2002 2002

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