Any gourmand would have to agree that cheese can be one of life's great pleasures, and the Italians have spent centuries mastering their craft. The San Francisco Chronicle has a great column simply entitled, Cheese Course, and this weeks focus is on the pecorino senese that can be found in your local Whole Foods store if you are lucky enough. While pecorino is a generic term for a multitude of hard, sheep's milk cheese from Italy with many many variations. The senese has a crust of cracked black pepper which has been popular dating centuries back, but was only affordable by the rich.
Whether you are currently planning your trip to Italy, or still contemplating where to go this year, or just dreaming of a vacation in the distant future, see if your local cheese shop has such a delicacy or can find some for you. It is truly a delight for the senses.
Be sure to check out the article over at the Chronicles website!
Whether you are currently planning your trip to Italy, or still contemplating where to go this year, or just dreaming of a vacation in the distant future, see if your local cheese shop has such a delicacy or can find some for you. It is truly a delight for the senses.
Be sure to check out the article over at the Chronicles website!
