A soft creamy – semi hard coagulated milk curd , no matter how you slice it , cheese is simply coagulated milk curd.
The final products depend on many variables. What kind of milk was used? Cow’s is the most common, but many cheeses use sheep’s or goat’s milk. How long was the cheese aged? In general, the older the cheese, harder the texture. Was any special bacteria , yeast or mould added to the cheese to give it distinction?
There are hundreds of types of cheese produced all over the world. Different styles and flavors of cheese are the result of using milk from various mammals or with different butterfat contents, employing particular species of bacteria and moulds, and varying the length of aging and other processing treatments. Other factors include animal diet and the addition of flavoring agents such as herbs, spices, or wood smoke. Whether the milk is pasteurized may also affect the flavor. The yellow to red coloring of many cheeses is a result of adding annatto. Cheeses are eaten both on their own and cooked as part of various dishes; most cheeses melt when heated.
Whether you appreciate cheese by itself as an appetizer or dessert course or use it in casseroles, pizzas , salads, or other dishes , this delicious food delivers a lot of flavor , even in small amount.
Whether you appreciate cheese by itself as an appetizer or dessert course or use it in casseroles, pizzas , salads, or other dishes , this delicious food delivers a lot of flavor , even in small amount.
The ancient fact on “cheese”
Most authorities consider that cheese was first made in the Middle East. The earliest type was a form of sour milk which came into being when it was discovered that domesticated animals could be milked. A legendary story has it that cheese was 'discovered' by an unknown Arab nomad. He is said to have filled a saddlebag with milk to sustain him on a journey across the desert by horse. After several hours riding he stopped to quench his thirst, only to find that the milk had separated into a pale watery liquid and solid white lumps. Because the saddlebag, which was made from the stomach of a young animal, contained a coagulating enzyme known as rennin, the milk had been effectively separated into curds and whey by the combination of the rennin, the hot sun and the galloping motions of the horse. The nomad, unconcerned with technical details, found the whey drinkable and the curds edible. (Unknown sources)
Cheese was known to the ancient Sumerians four thousand years before the birth of Christ. The ancient Greeks credited Aristaeus, a son of Apollo and Cyrene, with its discovery; it is mentioned in the Old Testament.
In the Roman era cheese really came into its own. Cheese making was done with skill and knowledge and reached a high standard. By this time the ripening process had been developed and it was known that various treatments and conditions under storage resulted in different flavours and characteristics. My readers, best way to taste different cheese, is to visit your nearest five star hotel and request for cheese platter.
Cheese was known to the ancient Sumerians four thousand years before the birth of Christ. The ancient Greeks credited Aristaeus, a son of Apollo and Cyrene, with its discovery; it is mentioned in the Old Testament.
In the Roman era cheese really came into its own. Cheese making was done with skill and knowledge and reached a high standard. By this time the ripening process had been developed and it was known that various treatments and conditions under storage resulted in different flavours and characteristics. My readers, best way to taste different cheese, is to visit your nearest five star hotel and request for cheese platter.
Buying cheese
Cheese is a living organism and needs to be treated with respect and certain amount of care. To buy cheese, find a cheese specialty food store that prides itself on the quality of its merchandise. It is always better to buy cheese on the day you will be serving it, and purchase only the amount you think you will need.
Cheese is a living organism and needs to be treated with respect and certain amount of care. To buy cheese, find a cheese specialty food store that prides itself on the quality of its merchandise. It is always better to buy cheese on the day you will be serving it, and purchase only the amount you think you will need.
Storing cheese
Store cheese in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped to prevent it from drying out. Leave the original wrapping intact, or rewrap in wax paper and then in foil. To prolong the life of cheese, change the wrapping every few days. Strong-smelling cheese should be kept in airtight container so its aroma doesn’t effect the other foods.
In general, the harder a cheese, the longer it will keep. Soft cheese, especially goat cheese. , should be eaten as soon as possible. Hard getting cheese, such as Romano and Parmesan , can be stored for up to several months.
If a hard cheese develops a mouldy spot , cut it away: the remaining part is fine to eat. Discard any soft cheese that has developed mould, because it could have permeated the cheese. We will come up with serving cheese and accompanied with wine at our next issue.
Store cheese in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped to prevent it from drying out. Leave the original wrapping intact, or rewrap in wax paper and then in foil. To prolong the life of cheese, change the wrapping every few days. Strong-smelling cheese should be kept in airtight container so its aroma doesn’t effect the other foods.
In general, the harder a cheese, the longer it will keep. Soft cheese, especially goat cheese. , should be eaten as soon as possible. Hard getting cheese, such as Romano and Parmesan , can be stored for up to several months.
If a hard cheese develops a mouldy spot , cut it away: the remaining part is fine to eat. Discard any soft cheese that has developed mould, because it could have permeated the cheese. We will come up with serving cheese and accompanied with wine at our next issue.
Till then say cheeseeeeeeee.
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