Today, I am going to share the fascinating process behind one of my all-time favorite cheeses, Abbaye de Belloc. In this post, we’ll explore how milk from local sheep flocks is transformed into those irresistible semi-hard wheels. I’ll walk you through the steps from curdling to aging, explaining how techniques …
Imagine you are ready to prepare your favorite Indian dish and perhaps wonder, can we use feta cheese as paneer? After all, they look pretty similar. Are feta and paneer made in the same way? What is the difference in flavor between feta and paneer? Are they fresh or aged …
So, why exactly is your cream cheese buttercream running away from you? In this article, we’ll dive deep into the secrets of this decadent frosting, exploring the possible reasons behind its frustratingly runny consistency. Is it a matter of temperature? Perhaps the ratios of the ingredients? Or something else entirely? …
I presume that you have noticed this too, or you wouldn’t have searched for this topic! It really does seem strange that provolone seems to go moldy more than other cheeses. I decided it was time to investigate why! What are the scientific facts that cause provolone to develop rapid …
We all know that cream cheese is not meant to be sweet, but it should still have a pleasant taste. That’s why it is often used for frosting, perfect for cupcakes! So if your cream cheese frosting has a sour edge to it, that’s clearly going to be disappointing. It’s …
Let’s face it, if your cream cheese frosting isn’t lovely, velvety, and smooth, it can look pretty unappetizing! And no more so than when it’s lumpy enough to be mistaken for cottage cheese! So, let’s find out why this might have happened. Is there a scientific reason? Do some of …
I can just imagine your disappointment when you find that your cream cheese frosting is not as creamy and smooth as you expected! Yes, it’s happened to me, and the frosting has turned out clumpy and grainy. So, I decided to investigate why and find out how to stop it …
Now, we all know that goat’s cheese has a strong, unique taste with a complex flavor profile. But surely it shouldn’t taste like plastic? Is there a scientific reason for this? Could the goat’s milk have contributed to this weird flavor? Maybe the way the cheese is processed or stored …
On the one hand, I am quite surprised when people ask me why goat’s cheese either tastes or smells like goat. After all, surely that’s the whole point of this unique and delicious cheese! But then again, you could argue that cheese made from cows doesn’t taste like cows! So, …
Have you ever noticed that your face feels tingly after a few bites of cheese? It really is a weird sensation, and I needed to know what caused it! Is there a scientific reason for this phenomenon? Do only certain cheeses cause it? Is the tingling a sign of a …