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An Italian-type cheese, sometimes called Italian cottage
cheese. In the Midwest, it is made from whey. In the
East, it can be made with whole milk or whey. Great
with crisp white wines like Fume Blanc and Sauvignon
Blanc.
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Varieties available: |
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Domestic
and imported (Domestic described below) |
| Types
of millk used: |
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Cow’s
milk, whole, or whey |
| Appearance: |
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White
mass, usually sold in tubs |
| Texture: |
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Moist, fine
texture; similar to cottage cheese without curds |
| Taste: |
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Bland,
slightly sweet |
| Uses: |
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Dips
- mixed with blue cheese or dry onion soup
Pasta
- for lasagna or stuffed pasta shells
Dessert
- sprinkled with sugar, served with fresh fruit;
in cheesecake |
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Wine
Pairing Suggestions:
Redwood Creek Sauvignon Blanc
This wine is medium-bodied with bright flavors
of lemon, melon, and herbs with a clean finish. |
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