The Cuisine of Italian Cheese

April 7th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

It’s very difficult to think about the cuisine of Italy without picturing at least one of the hundreds of types of Italian cheese. Many Italian dishes are built around aged and dried foods that keep well and maintain their flavors while stored. Italian cheese is such a food and has the added benefit of adding a creamy texture when cooked with dried pepperoni or pasta. Read the rest of this entry »

The History of Cheese Dates back Many Centuries

April 7th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

The last time you broke open a package of cheddar; did you wonder where that cheese actually came from or how it came into existence? Chances are good that you were probably more interested in getting those slices on your bread or crackers than in the history of your cheese. However, cheese has a long and interesting history that actually dates back much farther than Christ – almost to the beginning of the world as we know it. It’s pretty amazing to think that the slice of cheddar you are eating has a longer history than almost every civilization on earth! Read the rest of this entry »