Food & Wine
Pecorino Romano cheese is a hard type of cheese that is most prevalent in the country of Italy, in the South and Central parts. The name suggests that it came from Rome, which is true since it originated in the Lazio region, which Rome is the capital of.
Provolone (proh-voh-LOH-nee) is a semi-hard hazelnut colored cheese you?ve probably enjoyed on sandwiches like those fantastic Italian submarines. But have you paired this cheese with wine? Magnificent! Provolone is made in a myriad of traditional shapes such as cylinders, pears, spheres, cones and even watermelons. You?ve likely seen them hanging from the ceiling at Italian …
Asiago Parmigiano-Reggiano Dry Jack Pecorino Romano Pecorino Toscano Provolone Monterey Jack Gorgonzola Download a PDF of Nipozzano wine and cheese pairings
Asiago Gouda Parmigiano-Reggiano Dry Jack Pecorino Romano Pecorino Toscano Mozzarella Provolone Fontina Monterey Jack Gorgonzola Download a PDF of Castiglioni wine and cheese pairings
A grilled cheese sandwich made with Gruy? and a layer of Luxardo cherry preserve will send you to the moon. Now take a sip of the Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni blend and you will continually crave this combination of flavors. Lately I?e been serving mini grilled cheese sandwiches to my guests as an appetizer. I …
When pairing food with wine it is important to think about the act itself – what makes a pair? Sometimes opposites attract, but not always with wine and cuisine. You can find surprise yourself by mixing it up, but the most import base to pair with is always FLAVOR. It’s important to remember to always …
Italy’s cheeses, like it’s people, are regionally diverse. Each region is prone to using the local cheese in cooking and serving. Tuscany’s Cheese In Tuscany, the local cheese is Pecorino Toscano. Pecorino is the general Italian term for a sheep’s cheese, and the Pecorino Toscano DOC is the cheese of Tuscany – 100% sheep’s milk, …
Asiago Gouda Parmigiano-Reggiano Dry Jack Pecorino Romano Pecorino Toscano Mozzarella Provolone Fontina Monterey Jack Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Cheddar Download a PDF of Nipozzano wine and cheese pairings
Bel Paese Bucheron Cheddar Provolone Parmigiano-Reggiano Gruyere Gouda Brie Camembert Dry Jack Monterey Jack Epoisses Garrotxa Piave Swiss Jarlesberg Download a PDF of Pomino wine and cheese pairings
There’s a relatively new phenomena today in the exciting world of cheese and that’s the amazing quality of American Artisanal Cheese. Okay, now we can drill down into further details by looking at true American Originals that are created by some of the world?s most exciting cheesemakers. One such cheesemaker is Carr Valley Cheese Company’s …
