October Birth Cheese
Birth Cheese
Mimolette
Mimolette is a cheese of Dutch origin that came to be made in northern France in the 17th century when Louis XIV banned imports from Holland. Colored vibrant orange with annatto, it develops distinctive lunar-like bumpy surface during aging as cheese mites consume the rind. It was chosen for October, the season of Halloween and autumn foliage, because its pumpkin-like orange color expresses autumn's palette and distinctive appearance symbolizes the fun of costumes and transformation. Through 6 months to 24 months of aging, young ones are mild while aged ones possess rich, nutty flavors. Its creative and playful character entertains people with the gap between visual impact and taste, pairs excellently with beer, apples, and dried fruits, making it perfect for parties and creative cuisine.
Features
- Vibrant orange color from annatto coloring, possessing pumpkin-like appearance
- Distinctive bumpy lunar-like surface formed by cheese mites consuming the rind
- Through 6 months to 24 months aging, young ones are mild while aged ones have rich flavors
- Excellent compatibility with beer, apples, and dried fruits, perfect for casual dining
- Entertaining gap between visual impact and taste, perfect for party conversation starters
Personality
- Warm, approachable character that surprises people with visual impact yet remains friendly
- Original and playful with free, creative thinking unbound by conventions
- Positive, proactive spirit that enjoys change and doesn't fear new challenges or adventures
- Talent and charm as entertainer who enlivens parties and festivals
- Personality filled with humor and surprise that entertains with gap between appearance and inner nature
Symbolic Meaning
- Autumn abundance and life-filled creativity represented by vibrant orange color
- Beauty of diversity that values individuality and enjoys differences, shown by unique appearance
- Transformation into new self and possibilities symbolized by joy of costume and disguise
- Wisdom of cooperation and coexistence with different life forms represented by symbiosis with cheese mites
- Curiosity for unknown and cosmic imagination shown by lunar-like surface
Reason for Selection
- Expresses joy of transformation and creativity in line with Halloween costume culture
- Orange color simultaneously expresses beauty of autumn foliage and pumpkin hues
- Unique appearance symbolizes October's mystical and fantastical atmosphere
- Possesses characteristics to stage creative cuisine and enjoyable gatherings during harvest season
- Symbiosis with cheese mites expresses natural providence and life's circulation
Protection & Effects
- Enhances creativity and originality, granting free thinking unbound by preconceptions
- Provides courage and positive spirit to enjoy change and face new challenges
- Nurtures confidence and charm to value individuality and express one's true self
- Develops humor and playfulness, improving ability to enjoy life
- Fosters tolerance to accept diversity and learn coexistence with different entities
Trials & Growth
- Developing open mind to overcome visual prejudices and discover inner value
- Acquiring adventurous spirit to adapt to unique flavors and enjoy new taste experiences
- Cultivating experimental spirit to learn creative combinations and break conventional ideas
- Improving communication skills for use in parties and social occasions
- Spiritual growth to understand natural providence and accept symbiosis with different life forms