Diane Foster
Swiss cheese may taste bland, especially the mass-produced varieties, due to insufficient aging. Authentic Swiss cheese, like Emmental, has a distinctive nutty flavor. Short aging periods prevent the development of a complex flavor profile. Factors like the fermentation process and the diet of the cows also influence the taste, but mass production often compromises these … Read more
Swiss cheese smells like feet due to butyric acid and bacteria like Brevibacterium linens, which are linked to foot odor. These elements are introduced during cheesemaking for flavor, producing a distinct smell similar to sweaty feet but do not indicate spoilage. What is the Background of Swiss Cheese? You have to admit, it’s not a … Read more
Chicken Parmesan, also known as Chicken Parmigiana, is named not after the Parmesan cheese but possibly from the dish it was cooked in (damigiana) or from the Italian for roof slats (palmigiana) due to the layering in the dish. Originating in America from Italian immigrants, it adapted from the vegetarian melanzane alla Parmigiana, substituting eggplant … Read more
Mozzarella smells like alcohol due to fermentation by-products or a yeast infection from unpasteurized milk. Lactic, propionic, or acetic acid during cheesemaking can produce an alcohol scent. This odor is not harmful and rarely affects taste significantly. Eating the cheese sooner can prevent the smell from intensifying. What is the Cause of the Alcohol Smell … Read more
What Causes Brie to Taste Like Blue Cheese? Brie and blue cheese are made in different ways, with different cultures and different periods of aging. So, if one tastes like the other, then you know something has gone wrong somewhere in the process! And, if brie tastes like blue cheese, and it’s not one of … Read more
Can Goat’s Cheese Be Cooked? I am constantly surprised when people are not aware that goat’s cheese can be cooked. However, to be fair, perhaps your experience of it is just on a cheeseboard with crackers. And even then, you may find the flavor (and smell!) a little overpowering. But I can assure you, it’s … Read more
What Causes Lumpy Cream Cheese? If you’re anything like me, the thought of lumpy cream cheese can be somewhat disgusting! It should be soft, smooth, and spreadable and is made from milk and cream. But does it matter if the cream cheese has lumps in it? Let’s have a look at what causes it. How … Read more
How Does Cream Cheese Turn Pink? We don’t expect cream cheese to be pink, it should be creamy white. And we wouldn’t automatically assume it is moldy, as that would typically be indicated by blue or green discoloration. So, how does cream cheese turn pink, and should we be worried about it? Realistically, it is … Read more
What Are the Causes of Thin Frosting? Before I go on to discuss how to resolve this problem, let’s take a look at what causes thin cream cheese frosting in the first place. Typically, it’s the amount of powdered sugar that you add when mixing the frosting. The sugar thickens and sweetens the frosting. But, … Read more
Why Does Brie Smell? Brie, much like other cheeses, does have its peculiar smell. If you typically buy your cheese from the supermarket, it will perhaps be not as strong and have a buttery, earthy smell. But many people would argue that this is not true brie, as found in France. It will have been pasteurized to … Read more