Cheeses

For a very long time, my favorite cheese was of the American variety. It was what I grew up with -- and to be honest -- perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches. Then, as a snack on my first inter-continental flight, I got to try a bit of Camembert, and the rest is history. So, follow along with me fellow cheese-lovers! I am not the most eloquent food writer, but I promise not to shy away from the moldy or the stinky and to share everything I learn along the way.

Last Saturday night our friends Sophie and Zack invited us over to play Bohnanza (they have a thing for German games), and lucky for me Sophie is a cheese lover too! She graciously offered to share some of her cheese, and we got to taste some yummy Asiago Fresco.

Sophie mentioned that she had purchased this cheese so that she could use it in making panini, and I could totally see why! It is creamy and a little sweet, and I can imagine that it melts very nicely in the panini press.

The DCI Cheese-o-pedia says: "Asiago is an Italian cheese with a flavor similar to a blend of aged Cheddar and Parmesan. This cow's milk cheese is named after its point of origin—a quaint village in the Northern part of Italy. Young Asiago has a mild and sweet flavor while aged Asiago is well-loved for its sharp, fruity flavor."

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Cheeses

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A sporadic list of cheeses I have tried and enjoyed. Having no expert knowledge on this subject, the below are simply my observations!

#14 - Asiago Fresco

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