Feta Cheese: A Mediterranean Staple comes to the Rest of the World
April 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Feta cheese has been a staple in Mediterranean cooking for centuries, but has only become popular in the United States in the past thirty years or so. The reason for this may be attributed in part to the fact that it is not easy to find good feta cheese in this country. Due to its popularity in the Mediterranean region, very little of the product is actually exported to the rest of the world. When you do find good quality feta, it is often quite expensive, leaving many Americans to settle for the lesser quality but functional counterparts in many of our recipes. Read the rest of this entry »
Cream Cheese is a Versatile Choice for Many Recipes
March 29th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Cream cheese was invented in 1872 by an enterprising dairyman who realized that by adding cream to the cheese mixture, he could create one of the smoothest and creamiest cheeses on the market. The product quickly took off, and was sold in tin wrapped packets under the name of “Philadelphia Brand.” In 1928, Kraft Foods bought out the company and continues to market this brand of cheese to this day. Cream cheese is a popular choice for many recipes in the United States, but in Europe it is served as any other cheese – on platters or cut up into salads. While many folks envision rich cheesecakes and other desserts when they think of this cheese, it is also a popular ingredient in entrees and side dishes as well. Read the rest of this entry »
