Vero Italiano: formaggio

Cheese

For the latest in Mario Matassa’s series on the secrets of Italian food, we turn to the subject of cheese, focusing on fontina, ricotta, parmesan, pecorino and mascarpone Photos by Mario Matassa According to my doctor, it’s okay for me to eat a little cheese every day – just as long as I always wash […]

Pecorino Cheese Recipes: Classic from Abruzzo

This month James Gingell looks at the success of Pecorino cheese, and how best to utilise this ingredient in your Italian kitchen. Plus, a few recipes to get you started in true Abruzzo style… Pecorino is the name given to a group of Italian hard cheeses predominately made from ewes’ milk. Its name derives from […]