Cheeses Made in Italy It was not easy at all to write about cheese. There are so many that i was at loss. I didn’t know if I should list them alphabetically, by region, by type, by the level of likability, or popularity. There are about 487 varieties of cheeses in Italy (but Wikipedia lists […]
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Parmigiano Reggiano & Grana Padano Do you know what are the differences between Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano? At first sight they might look like similar cheeses, but it is not the case. The two generate some confusion, although Grana Padano PDO is more popular and exports more than Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. But usually everything […]
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Feta cheese is very popular practically everywhere. Although very likable I find it a bit too salty, and occasionally even difficult to digest. There is a very good alternative cheese: Quartirolo Lombardo is just like Feta cheese, just less salty. Quartirolo Lombardo is a typical table cheese that goes well with salads, cold dishes, fruits, […]
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