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 »
Cheese Dips are a Popular Choice
March 22nd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Dips are great for any sort of social gathering, since they lend themselves to finger foods that are easy to serve and make. A big bowl of dip also creates the fun and closeness that can come from communal eating. There are many different kinds of dips, but one of the most popular at parties is the cheese dip. Because there are so many variations on cheese, you can make many different kinds of cheese dips, hot or chilled, using sharp or mild cheese, on its own or with other seasonings mixed in. There are a number of kinds of cheese dips you might serve at your party. Read the rest of this entry »
