Manchego Cheese, a Gift from Spain
April 7th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
The most well-known and widely-available Spanish cheese is Manchego cheese. It comes from the grazing land, La Mancha, in Central Spain. Made from sheep’s milk, it has been enjoyed in Spain for centuries. It comes in a barrel-shaped wheel identified by its herringbone texture on the side. Originally, the texture came from being wrapped in woven esparto grass to age but it is now stamped into the rind. It also has wheat-eared impressions on the top and bottom of the wheel from being pressed by small boards during its manufacture. Read the rest of this entry »
Is an Electric Cheese Grater Right for You?
April 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Graters cut cheese into small, thin slivers which are perfect for garnishing a variety of dishes. The increased surface area allows cheese to melt more quickly in dishes such as nachos and lasagna. Traditionally, these small pieces of cheese were created by the use of a hand-held grater. A repetitive motion, gliding a block of cheese across the grater’s surface, was required to shred the cheese. Read the rest of this entry »
Cheese Graters offer plenty of Style and Function
March 26th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
No kitchen is complete without a cheese grater, which can provide a variety of functions and can come in a plethora of design options. While the convenience of packaged grated cheese found at the local market is unsurpassed, freshly grated cheese can provide the perfect topping for many salads, soups and pasta dishes. Cheese graters can also offer a variety of other functions, from grating nutmeg and carrots to creating a delicious zest from your favorite citrus fruit. The market is inundated with a variety of brands and designs of graters today, to meet the needs and preferences of professional and amateur chefs alike. But which grater is the best choice for you? The answer to this question will depend on a number of factors. Read the rest of this entry »
