TIP OF THE DAY: Multi-Task With Parmigiano-Reggiano

The “king of cheeses.” Photo ofParmigiano-Reggiano by Yin Yang | IST.   Parmigiano-Reggiano is more than an ingredient in pasta, pesto, risotto, Alfredo sauce and other recipes. It‘s a gourmet multi-tasker. Shave it onto salads. Enjoy it as a snack with a glass of hearty red wine. Parmigiano-Reggiano loves to be paired with apples, figs,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cheese Storage

Preserve your Parmesan. Photo courtesyWisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   Hard cheeses are the most durable, lasting for months after they’re cut from the wheel. But they still need proper care. Store hard cheeses—including Asiago, Manchego, Mimolette, Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano), Pecorino, Romano and Tête de Moine—in an airtight plastic container with a few sugar cubes. The sugar…
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Parmigiano Reggiano vs. Parmesan Cheese: A Big Difference

[1] Checking the quality of an aging wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano (all photos © Parmigiano-Reggiano Consorzio). [2] Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano is an elegant pairing with the finest red wines.   October 27th is National Parmigiano-Reggiano Day. It deserves a celebration: It’s more than 900 years old (and extremely delicious)! The annual holiday honors the “King of Cheeses,”…
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