Parmesan Cheese: The King of Cheeses
Parmigiano Reggiano, like any traditional cheese, is much more than a series of reactions triggered by rennet, milk and salt: it is one of the symbols of Italian cuisine, the result of centuries of tradition, innovation and attention to taste. Its history originates in the territory of Emilia-Romagna and part of Lombardy and tells us […]
Cheeses and other delicacies: pairings on the table!
“Don’t let the farmer know how good the cheese with pears is.” says the proverb. The enjoyable marriage of cheese and fruit has been known since ancient times, and it is no accident that this proverb has such longevity. Even if we have forgotten its original meaning, which is more multifaceted than we would think […]
The Art of Pairing: Wines and Cheeses
Few culinary pleasures are as iconic as the pairing of wine and cheese. Always a symbol of conviviality, a nice board enjoyed together with a good glass is precisely the union of two of the most characteristic faces of the Italian food and wine tradition. In this guide we will explore the essential rules for […]
Shopping Guide: all about Yogurt
White, sparkling, creamy, fresh and with that pleasant dash of acidity: talk about yogurt! Yogurt is a nutritious and valuable food in our diet, it belongs to that category of products that are recommended to be consumed every day and is obtained by fermenting milk with specific microorganisms that are allied to our health. There […]
(DIS)TASTE: the alteration of foods.
Cut apple that turns rust-colored, tomato that goes moldy, bread that shrivels up, and milk that tastes rancid: these are just some of the ways in which foods undergo so-called alterations. By this word is meant all those changes, whether desired or not, that food may undergo if certain conditions arise. These conditions are varied, […]