Prosciutto is a dry-cured but unsmoked or uncooked thinly served meat, especially ham. However, this definition is more common in English-speaking countries. In Italy, where this delicacy originated from, prosciutto is a dry-cured or cooked ham meat. The dish is sweet, salty, and flavorful and a suitable accompaniment for cheese, fruits, vegetables, rice, bread, etc. …
Getting people to agree on one thing can be a daunting task. However, if there is one thing all cheese lovers can agree on is that there is no such thing as too much cheese. There is something about that melting, oozing, and cheesy goodness that can make anyone’s mouth water and make it impossible …
Sometimes, we buy something delicious, have grand plans to use it in the next few days, store it in the back of the fridge and then magically forget about it, only to discover it weeks later, past its expiration date. With other fresh foods like meat or vegetables or even perishable dairy products, you wouldn’t …
When it comes to four-cheese pizzas, a few favorites tend to pop up time and again. But what are the four cheeses generally used in these pies? And why are they specifically chosen? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at each of the four cheeses and provide some tips on how to …
What is pizza without cheese? There’s nothing like biting into a hot, steamy slice covered in delicious toppings and lashings of mozzarella. And while this is the cheese most commonly associated with pizza, have you ever thought about how well other varieties fare on this family favorite dish? Especially a cheese like cheddar that we …
Some arguments, possibly the vast majority, emerge from a difference of opinion. Others develop from misunderstands that appear to be differences of opinion but, in fact, are nothing save a miscommunication because of a misapplication of terms. In considering whether or not cheese is “expired” milk, there is a great danger of falling into a …
Although few people would dare to eat spoiled cheese, Kraft Parmesan cheese is another story altogether. This popular grated cheese is stored in refrigerators across the country and used as an essential topping for salads or the occasional Italian dinner. But unless you use it regularly, your beloved container of Kraft Parmesan cheese may easily …
What is the difference between cheese curds and mozzarella sticks? Cheese is one of the greatest gastronomic pleasures I know. I have yet to find a variety that I do not enjoy, whether soft or strong, creamy or complex when paired with a suitable wine. All cheese is made from milk, whether it comes from …
String cheese can mean any of the different cheese types where proteins are aligned during processing, thus making it stringy. These types of cheese are made from mozzarella heated to a temperature of 140 °F. The heated mozzarella is then stretched to line up the milk proteins. Again, that makes it possible to peel the …
Cheese is an interesting category of food. After all, it can be a side, a topping, or even a main (ever eaten fondue?)- but is it also a condiment? Since a condiment is defined as being any kind of prep, spice, or sauce that you add to a dish for enhanced flavor, cheese definitely fits. …
