Gouda Gouda Two Shoes

From the: OPI’s Spring/Summer 2012 Holland Collection

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            OPI just released their latest collection for 2012’s spring and summer. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. OPI never fails to amaze me, every year, each collection has something new and different. This particular collection has 12 new shades and most of them have a very subtle glitter to them. It is by no mean obvious, but when the sun or light catches it you’re a nails sparkle, perfect for the spring and summer sun! I was looking through the colors and this particular one caught my eye. It’s a combination of nude and pink and is great for everyday. It is appropriate to wear anywhere, and the glitter does not inhibit that.

            I must admit I had ulterior motives for picking this shade, and it most certainly has to do with the name Gouda Gouda two shoes.  Besides being a bit of a goody two shoes myself, it instantly reminded me of the scene below from one of my favorite movies, She’s the Man.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJe1AgWJrzc

            I decided to look up the history of Gouda cheese, because I was curious as to why it was specific to Holland, and of course I promise you all a history lesson with each bottle. So enjoy your history lesson of cheese with your bottle (I hope someone appreciates the subtle wine and cheese reference.) It turns out the Gouda cheese is native to Holland. However, Gouda cheese is made all over the world today because the name is not protected. If you want to have authentic Gouda cheese from Gouda, Holland you will need to look for the name Holland Gouda. Or it you want the authentic name in Dutch it is Noord-Hollandse Gouda, both of these names are protected by the European Union. The process in making this cheese different from the others comes in towards the end, when water is added. The water washes away some of the lactic acid giving the cheese a sweeter flavor.

            So enjoy this subtle shade from the Holland Collection. Next time you are at the store pick up some authentic Gouda from Holland and enjoy it with a bottle of Pinot Grigio, a light white wine that goes with the cheese!