Sunday, November 20, 2011

The Manchego Cheese Experience

By Colin N. Solomon


When individuals say cheese, they automatically believe of France or Switzerland, due to the fact somehow these countries are most famous for cheese production. And yes, green fields of Switzerland and cows grazing peacefully on them, yes, you do get the picture of cheese (and chocolate). But the thing I don't get is how is it possible that no one thinks of Spain? Don't folks know Spaniards consume cheese over a daily basis? Do not they know that Spain includes a cheese culture? Well, apparently they don't.

Want to generate something romantic and sexy that will remind you and the partner of Spanish nights? Should you do not have adequate ideas, ingredients or time, you must get a baguette, some garlic jam, or extremely finely chopped garlic, and manchego cheese. Also, if you would like to enjoy fully, have some good red wine. Toast the baguette, put the garlic jam on it, and add the manchego. Dim the light, ply some slow music, pour the wine to the glasses, and travel to Spain

This day and age often surprises us with numerous obligations, and we effortlessly run out of time to generate a fancy dinner or to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. With some guidance and a small imagination, you can make a miracle with manchego cheese. You don't must be in Spain to generate tapas, you need to be in your kitchen. Consume some manchego (depending how quite a few servings you desire to have), and slice it nicely on the plate. Even better, serve this on a cutting board. After you are done with cheese, consume some tasty ham, and also slice it nicely. Arrange green olives for the cheese and ham, and some quince paste in case you have. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

There are items exactly where Spain and France are quite similar, which can almost certainly be connected towards the geographical closeness and history. First, languages are rather similar, then there's culture. Then comes food. Their cuisine is similar and different, depending what you are looking for and what you want. They each have their large adore for cheese, and let's not forget what s an inseparable companion to cheese yes, it is wine. France may have a longer tradition of cheese making, and could be much more boastful about it, but don't underestimate Spaniards.

The sort of Manchego many folks have heard about is Manchego Curado, and it is produced after the cheese is left inside a cave from three to six months to age. It's texture feels like it's half way to being completely solid, and its color has just a hint of yellow. In the taste you'll think the famous nutty flavor, and it'll be slightly piquant. As soon as in this stage, it is perfect for melting and as addition to other dishes.




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