Tag Archives: Italian cheese

What is the difference between: Parmesan, Pecorino, Asiago, Romano?

By Janelle | Published 07/29/2010

I was really tempted to categorize this post under ‘main course’ or entree. I love cheese so much, I could eat it for a meal. And being in Italy is my perfect excuse to focus on—and consume more—cheese. Really good cheese, with rich history and familial care and world-class quality.
I am learning that in Italy, food is all about region. Where did it come from ? Pay attention… [more]

Grana Padano v. Parmigiano Reggiano

By Janelle | Published 07/26/2010

Spending a year in Italy added so many dimensions to my culinary experience and food knowledge—I hardly know where to begin. I like the idea of revisiting individual ingredients, now that I am back-in-the-states and reflecting on my experience.
When I was in Italy it was about tasting the flavors of each season, traveling around Tuscany, stopping by a frantoio to taste olive oil and sampling Chiantis while… [more]