So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Know Your Spanish Cheese

By Joelle Q. Shepard


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.

Running out of time, but want to make a nice and quick meal for your guests? Try this one, it takes about ten minutes, and it'll make everyone ask for more. Take a piece (approximately a pound) of manchego cheese, half a pound of thinly slices serano ham (to slice it thinly use a sharp knife), some olive oil (preferably extra virgin) and black pepper, preferably freshly ground. Slice manchego and the ham, but try to make the pieces the same size. Arrange them nicely on a plate or platter, putting first ham, then manchego, then ham, and so on. Drizzle the olive iol on top, and decorate with the pepper.

If you want to be informed about Spanish cheeses made from sheep's milk, Roncal is definitely a cheese you need to learn about, and end the learning process by tasting it. It was the first cheese with Denomination of Origin in Spain, and was born in the region called Navarra. It's mandatory that people make it from raw milk, and that it's four months aged, as because of this the flavor is mouth filling. When you try it, you'll know it's a sheep's milk cheese.

Spanish cheese called Torta del Casar is something cheese aficionados are crazy about. However due to its price it is not easily obtainable, and some people get a chance to taste it only once. It is definitely on of the most expensive Spanish cheeses. It comes from Extremadura. Its interior is buttery and as it ripens it gets more and more molten. This adds the aromas of truffle and mushroom, and a tone of bitterness.

Take 3 tbsp sugar, half a pound of thick asparagus (chop off the dry ends), some extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, 4 ounces roasted ham (finely sliced) and 7 ounces grated, young manchego. Take a few quarts of cold water and dissolve the sugar in it. Leave asparagus soaking in it for an hour or two. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Take a pan, line it with foil and evenly distribute the asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil, and roll so they're coated. Scatter the cheese and ham over it, add more olive oil if you want, and bake until the cheese is melted.

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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