Food is an important part of a balanced diet. Fran Lebowitz
Various Types of Cheeses
Classifying the many different types of cheeses can be a daunting task for a novice. Cheese is often identified by the milk source used, age, texture, firmness or region that it comes from. While there are many methods of critiquing cheeses don't forget what matters most -how it hits your senses. A pleasant smell, great flavor, and a nice consistency are how gourmets judge cheese and so should you. The essential factors that contribute to the taste are processing methods, storage, and ingredient components.
Mild cheeses are characteristically delicate and tender. The majority of mild cheese has been aged over 60 days. Aging causes the cheese to become firmer than mild fresh cheeses such as Le Roule or Le Brin. The aging process creates a resilient texture as well as adds additional tanginess.
Fleur Du Maquis is a quality mild cheese made Lacaune ewes (sheep). Fleur Du Maquis comes from Corsica and has a good rubbery consistency. Another great mild cheese is Bouc Emissair from Qubec. It's a light chvre made from goat's milk.
Contrary to mild cheese, sharp cheese is full-flavored and bold. This sharp cheese is very tangy and has a strong color. It takes over 6 months to age a sharp cheese naturally. Using a chemical method can artificially generate the aging process. The chemical process is very hard to tell from the natural method. Extra sharp cheese is the strongest tasting cheese. Aging times range from nine months to as long as ten years.
Most English cheeses are of the sharp variety. Wensleydale is dry, pale, and crumbly and goes very nicely on crackers. Another great example of a sharp English cheese is West Country cheddar. Bulgarian feta made with sheep's milk embodies the elements most sought after in sharp - tanginess and a good afterbite.
There are many more varieties that fall between sharp and mild. Medium, semi-firm, and semi-soft are examples of the spectrum of cheese that exist. There are endless types and amazing options in each cheese category.
Benedictine monks still make cheese that began with the abbey of Notre Dame de Belloc. Their Abbaye de Belloc is made using sheep milk in the French Pyrenees. Another exquisite medium yellow cheese is Amarelo, which comes from Beira Baixa in Northern Portugal. Amarelo is a nice solid tangy cheese that represents Portugal well.
It is important to note that properly storing your cheese will conserve its wonderful natural qualities. Cheese should be kept at 33F but consumed at room temperature. So make sure to store it properly and plan ahead for best results.
How to Make Cheese Fondue
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In this video, professional fondue maker Emily Ball from The Melting Pot restaurant shows how to make the most delicious cheese fondue. This video will teach you how to make The Melting Pot's Traditional Swiss Cheese fondue as well as Fiesta cheese fondue at home. The video walks you through the entire process. You can visit meltingpot.com for additional recipes, ingredients and location information.
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Added: February 22, 2008
Cheese Ball Basics from the Kraft Kitchens
This video provided by http://www.KraftFoods.com demonstrates Cheese Ball Basics that can be found on the Kraft Foods website.
Watch our Kraft Kitchen Expert demonstrate how you can master the preparation of these classic cheese ball recipes for fuss-free entertaining. Follow our simple Cheese Ball Basics video, which presents a base recipe that you can then turn into multiple variations or create your own. Remember, there are many other videos here and on the http://www.KraftFoods.com website. Bon appetit!
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Author: KraftCookingSchool
Keywords: Cheese Ball Basic Kraft Kitchen Food Cook Appetizer Home Recipe Meal Entree
Added: April 2, 2008
How to Make Easy Appetizer Recipes : How to Make a Holiday Cheese Ball
Learn how to make a holiday cheese ball as an appetizer in this free video series on quick, tasty recipes.
Author: expertvillage
Keywords: appetizers food drink recipes quick
Added: January 20, 2008
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