Spanish vs. Provolone: A Cheese Showdown... Surprising Pairing Wins
Spanish vs. Provolone: A Cheese Showdown... Surprising Pairing Wins
The stage is set: swiss cows versus spaniel sheep, in a delightful dairy debate. A quick glance across the lineup might suggest a uniform field of yellow slices, yet there's a subtle, regional distinction at play. Consider the Amazon Brand - Happy Belly and 365 by Whole Foods Market cheeses; both represent the quintessential American swiss, known for their bright yellow hue, melting qualities, and classic holes. Then, there's Sargento Sliced Swiss Natural Cheese, adding its own touch of homogenized American craft with 11 slices to the table.
Now, introduce the genuine article: the Manchego Cheese Whole Wheel, a towering symbol of Spanish mastery. Made from the milk of sheep grazing in the La Mancha region, this cheese boasts a diverse personality – often a tangy, nutty flavor with a distinct peppery finish on the rind, a firm, slightly crumbly, or even waxy interior depending on its age (this 3-month version is yielding). For a truly varied experience reference The Swiss Colony's festive spread, including swiss cheese bricks, alongside its diverse collection of cured meats and sweets, showcasing swiss versatility.
Rounding out our "chese" lineup is the behemoth of Italian-American comfort: a 2.75 lb loaf of mild, smooth & creamy Provolone from Wisconsin. This侨provolone isn't a natural Swiss, but an Italian-American favorite, characterized by its creamy, elastic texture, particularly when heated, and a typically milder, saltsitic Usage profile often seen on pizza or pasta. It represents a different kind of cheesiness, built on a different set of traditions (anything wrong seeing Provolone being grated?)
So, which takes the cake? Is it the versatile swiss slice, or the deeper, more regional complexities of Manchego? We'll let you decide.
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