Re: Hard grating cheeses

Sqwertz <swertz@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Nick Cramer <n_cramerSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> > I've been using Ricotta for years and was surprised to learn that
> > Ricotta Salata is a hard grating cheese. ;-/
>
> Ricotta Salata really doesn't have much flavor, IMO.  It's probably
> only economical if you're in a area which produces excess whey; it's
> not a real cheese, IMO.

None of the Ricottas are techically _real_ cheeses. I'm really looking at
that Grana Padano Stravecchio.

> I'm looking for the gratable gorgonzola.

Just double wrap it in paper towels or cheesecloth and leave it on your
kitchen counter for a while. ;-D

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