Diane Foster
Mozzarella Pearls: How Are They Made? I love these cute little mozzarella pearls and have found so many uses for them. But it was only recently that I started wondering how they are made, so that’s why I looked into the subject! The actual cheesemaking process is the same as when making the larger mozzarella … Read more
Is It Okay to Eat the Rind of Brie? Brie is undoubtedly a delicious, creamy French cheese, but it does divide opinions when it comes to eating the rind. I enjoy it, but I know others remove it, perhaps without having tried it! Let’s find out what the rind is made from, and see if … Read more
Is It Possible to Microwave Mozzarella Sticks? Although mozzarella sticks don’t take too long in the oven, microwaving them would be even quicker. So, what are the potential downfalls, will it even work? Thankfully, yes, it’s perfectly possible to microwave mozzarella sticks, but there are some things you need to be aware of. First of … Read more
Is Swiss Cheese a Good Substitute for Provolone? If you don’t have any provolone to hand, perhaps you have wondered if you can use Swiss cheese instead. Or maybe provolone is too expensive, and you are looking for a cheaper alternative. Well, you will be pleased to know that Swiss cheese works equally well in … Read more
For Chicken Parmesan, Can I Substitute Provolone for Mozzarella? If you love Chicken Parmesan, also known as Chicken Parmigiana, then you are probably familiar with the recipe. Mozzarella is usually the preferred cheese and sits on top of the crispy chicken and tomato-based marinara sauce, ready to melt into delicious goodness! But what if you haven’t … Read more
Would Cream Cheese Spread Work for Frosting? There have probably been times when you have thought of using cream cheese spread for frosting and wondered if it would work. Maybe you realized at the last minute that you had no block of cream cheese, only the spreadable version. Surely, they are pretty similar in taste … Read more
Is It Okay to Eat Dairylea Triangles While Pregnant? I am sure you have heard many worrying stories about eating cheese when expecting a baby. So, you need to know if it is okay to eat Dairylea triangles while pregnant. If it is your favorite snack, then you will be pleased to learn that Dairylea … Read more
Can Babies Eat Dairylea Triangles? Would you like to share your tasty cheese snack with your baby but are not sure it’s safe? Let’s look at some facts. In general, babies can eat Dairylea Triangles or other brands of processed cheese, such as Laughing Cow. Typically, around the ages of six to eight months, when … Read more
What Makes Provolone Cheese So Expensive? Provolone cheese is undoubtedly delicious and perfect for baked ziti, roulades, or quesadillas. But unfortunately, the price might put you off from using it, as it is quite expensive. What makes provolone cheese so special to justify the high cost? The number one reason is that it can only … Read more
Is Dairylea an Alternative to Mascarpone? Mascarpone and Dairylea seem to be pretty similar in texture if not the same taste. They are both creamy and soft, making them easy to spread. But that doesn’t mean that you can swap mascarpone for Dairylea in a recipe. This is a shame because mascarpone is quite expensive, … Read more