Photograph smiles and Cheese have a lot in common. People being photographed who say Cheese seem to be smiling more than the ones who don’t say cheese.
For some the smell of it can make them cry. Few smell rotten but few smell great. It is used on pizzas, tacos, toast; served on a cheese board; or just munched as a snack. It also tastes great with wine.
Cheese is made from milk of cows, sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels, and yaks. Around 4000 years ago, people bred animals and processed their milk to make cheese. There are more than 900 varieties produced.
A brief guide to some of the popular varieties is as follows:
Paneer: This is very popular in India and many dishes are prepared using this. It is soft and white.
Edam: This variety is from Denmark and is round with a coating of wax. It is usually added in Sandwiches and is served with Apples too. It is low in fat and is not suitable for cooking. This can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time if wrapped in a cling film.
Mozzarella: This variety is soft and is used widely to top Pizzas. The cheese melts to form an elastic mesh on the toppings and tastes great.
Gouda: This tastes buttery and has a yellow wax rind. You can cook as well as serve slices. You can store for a long time in the refrigerator.
Processed Cheese: This is very popular as it can be added to anything. They can also be flavored with garlic, herbs, and pepper.
Cheddar: This variety is from UK and the cheese is hard and can taste from milk to nutty. You can store for a long time in the refrigerator. This can be used in sandwiches and in cooking.
Parmesan: This variety is from Italy. The texture is grainy and crumbles easily. It is sharp and spicy. This makes its way on the market shelf after aging for two to three years. It can be stored for long periods. This is added to Pasta and Rice dishes.
To know more about all the varieties available, visit this site.
Tips:
Do not store it in the freezer. Let it be brought to room temperature before serving.
Note: Some of the above varieties are not vegetarian.
