Sunday, November 20, 2011

Know Your Spanish Cheese

By Olympia Y. Parks


Even though many people think of some other countries when cheese is mentioned, Spain is one of the most famous cheese producers in the world. Majorero is one of the many Spanish cheeses you're bound to enjoy from the first to the last bite. It is made in Canary Islands, which already gives a tone of exotic. Some say this is Spain's best goat cheese, and judging by the taste they're not far from right. It's has a lemony tone, and is excellent when served with oloroso cherry of white verdejo.

Monte Enebro is a Spanish type of cheese every cheese enthusiast should know about. Spanish people are very proud of it, and with a good reason. Monte Enebro comes from the Avila province, and is shaped like a log. When you bite the interios, you'll taste many different herbs, and your tongue and palate will enjoy its creaminess and density. If you want to taste the full potential of this Spanish jewel, have it with a glass of verdejo.

Quince and manchego skewers are made super easily, and are a real treat. If you're not experienced in the kitchen, this one's for you! Take a pound of quince paste, a cup of almonds (roast them and chop finely), a pound of manchego, and a bunch of watercress. Cut the paste into 1 inch cubes and roll it in almonds. Cut the manchego into cubes f the same size. Take a toothpick, put the paste on it, then a watercress leaf, and then manchego.

Have you ever heard of manchego balls? They are really easy to make, and are great hit at parties. Buy dough for biscuit, and split into two and make balls out of them. Take a baking dish and distribute the dough evenly across it. Sprinkle some ample butter all over it and manchego cheese (you can cut it into little cubes). Bake as directed for the dough. This goes excellent with beer, although wine lovers will also enjoy it.

Valdeon is a Spanish type of cheese made of cow's milk, and is one of the most appreciated blue cheeses of Spain. Some say it's not piquant enough, but others disagree. What ever your tastes cheese wise may be, you should try it, because it's delicious. Valdeon is wrapped in leaves, which distinguishes it from cabrales (many people confuse the two), as it is wrapped in foil. With strong flavor and creamy texture it may surprise fans of young, mild cheeses.

Want to make something romantic and sexy that will remind you and the partner of Spanish nights? If you don't have enough ideas, ingredients or time, make sure you get a baguette, some garlic jam, or really finely chopped garlic, and manchego cheese. Also, if you want 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 into the glasses, and travel to Spain




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