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  Parmesan cheese - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parmesan is the cheese known in Italian as Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.
In the European Union the word Parmesan is a food label protected by the law that can be legally used to refer exclusively to the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese manufactured in a limited area in Northern Italy.
Outside Europe, local cheeses are manufactured and sold under the generic name Parmesan in many countries, most notably in the United States.
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 Parmesan
Webster's defines the word parmesan as, "of or pertaining to the city of Parma in Italy." When used to describe a type of cheese, parmesan is the generic English/American word for any hard, dry, sharp-flavored Italian-type cheese that is suitable for grating.
Each cheese today is still identical to how they were centuries ago, having the same appearance, the same extraordinary fragrance, made in the same way, in the same places, with the same expert ritual techniques.
Cheeses made in the winter are often the fruitiest, filing our cutting room with whiffs of strawberries and pineapple when a giant 80-pounder is first cut in half.
www.mangiabenepasta.com /Parmesan.html   (1018 words)

  
 DiWineTaste - Parmesan Cheese
Parmesan cheese has excellent hygienic and healthy characteristics which allow it to be considered as a safe food for the consumer.
Parmesan cheese does not contain lactose, as a consequence of the dairy process, there is a quick development of lactic bacteria which ferment all the lactose present in the curd in about 6-8 hours.
They define a Parmesan cheese as “new” when it was produced in the current year; “mature” when it was aged from 12 to 18 months; “old” when it was aged from 18 to 24 months; “very old” when it was aged for more than two summer seasons (from 24 to 36 months).
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 Wine and Food - Food - Food Categories - Parmesan Cheese - Made In Italy On Line
Parmesan is produced by more than 1,600 cheese factories spread over the particular district, all very small and ciose together, and where no more than an average of 4 or 5 forms are produced a day.
Its transformation into parmesan cheese also has something unpredictable and elusive about it; every form has a particular microbic equilibrium of its own, depending on the fodder the cows are fed and on mysterious environmental elements.
The parmesan that is manufactured during the winter, the vernengo, is harsher and sharper in flavor.
www.made-in-italy.com /winefood/food/categories/parmesan.htm   (1563 words)

  
 Parmesan Recipe
Remove the cheese from the press, careful it is still very soft.
Be certain to flip the cheese over at least three times to ensure even rind development.
Place the cheese in your refrigerator to age for at least five months (longer for stronger flavor).
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Cottage/1288/hard/parmesan.htm   (508 words)

  
 Parmesan cheese: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cheese is a solid food made from the curdled milk of various animals-most commonly cows but sometimes goats, sheep, reindeer, and water...
Cheeses resembling Parmigiano-Reggiano but not made in this area are known as parmesan cheese.
Cheese which fails to meet these criteria is removed and fed to pigs, EHandler: no quick summary.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pa/parmesan_cheese.htm   (906 words)

  
 Parmesan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This hard cheese, aged 12 to 24 months or longer, is produced by artisans from the raw milk of cattle fed fresh fodder in their spring and summer pasture.
Whole Parmesan cheeses are large and drum-shaped and may weigh 40 to 55 pounds (18 to 25 kg).
Fresh Parmesan cheese should first be wrapped in parchment or waxed paper, then in aluminum foil, before it is refrigerated; it can then be kept for several weeks.
www.mednd.com /html/Food_Guide/Parmesan.htm   (410 words)

  
 Flavoring Food with Parmesan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Parmesan cheese, more specifically parmigiano reggiano -- the real deal from Italy -- is undeniably one of the world's great cheeses.
Scattered over a plate of prosciutto drizzled with fruity olive oil, the Parmesan slivers awaken the flavor of each ingredient and connect them to one another in a memorable way while continuing to project their own subtle personality.
If I were to sprinkle the same dish with grated cheese, it wouldn't be nearly as exciting: the silken texture of the thinly sliced cheese, as well the crescendos of flavor that come when you bite into the discernible pieces, would be lost.
www.taunton.com /finecooking/pages/c00035.asp   (915 words)

  
 ParmigianoReggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano, Parmesan cheese, has a fame that overcome boundaries of nations to spread in most of the world.
Since 1200-1300 Parmesan was renown and appreciated cheese in courts and feasts, as well as a food for simple meals or a delicacy for lucullian dinner.
The cheese rind brings the marking of the Parmegiano Reggiano all around, but just the Consortium fire brands can assure the total quality of the cheese, being the real Parmigiano Reggiano only from its designated area of origin.
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 Parmesan cheese - The real cheese parmigiano reggiano - Direct from Parma - Italy
Cheese has a prominent place among the products of animal origin.
Among our types of cheese of the oldest tradition Parmigiano Reggiano can now be considered as a symbol of culture and civilisation.
The structure of the cheese paste is unmistakable too: granular, with the typical breaking in slivers and the particular fragrant and delicate aroma.
www.parmaitaly.com /parmigianok.html   (293 words)

  
 Encyclopedia
The words Parmigiano-Reggiano stenciled on the rind mean that the cheese was produced in the areas of Bologna, Mantua, Modena or Parma (from which the name of this cheese originated).
Parmesans are primarily used for grating and in Italy are termed grana, meaning "grain" and referring to their granular textures.
Both domestic and imported Parmesans are available in specialty cheese stores, Italian markets and many supermarkets.
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 Technorati Tag: Parmesan Cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Shop for Parmesan Cheese at iGourmet Shop for parmesan cheese and hundreds of other gourmet cheeses and speciality foods at igourmet.com.
Filed under: Dairy, Cheese, Did you know?, Italy Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a hard, dry cheese made in Italy.
Filed under: Business, Cheese, Newspapers, America, Italy The US standard for parmesan cheese is that it must be aged for at least 10 months.
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 Parmesan cheese Definition in the Food Dictionary at Epicurious.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This hard, dry cheese is made from skimmed or partially skimmed cow's milk.
Parmesans are primarily used for grating and in Italy are termed
Pregrated Parmesan is available but doesn't compare with freshly grated.
www.epicurious.com /cooking/how_to/food_dictionary/entry?id=3817   (316 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: Parmesan cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Parmesan Cheese - Sell and Delivery NasoandGola - the shop in which you can find the real parmesan cheese.
Italian Parmesian Cheese and Cutlery Sale Parmesiano reggiano is the authetic parmesan cheese.
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 Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Label - 24 Months
The structure of the cheese paste is granular, with the typical breaking in slivers and a fragrant and delicate aroma.
It is a cooked and unpressed, semi-fat, hard cheese made from raw cow's milk.
This cheese is very finely grained and ranges in colour from ivory white to strawlike yellow.
www.yndella.com /Parmigiano+Reggiano+PDO+Label+-+24+Months_900_2.aspx   (464 words)

  
 Cheese Guide For Beginner and Intermediate Home Cooks
Not a particularly nice sounding name but he or she will be able to point you in the right direction once they know your tastes.
You can pick up cheese most anywhere, but if you want to buy some of the more difficult to find cheeses, here are some great online sources for you to choose from.
This is where to go if you are looking for some really fine cheese for a cheese tasting or to send as a gift.
www.reluctantgourmet.com /cheese.htm   (634 words)

  
 Parmesan at Ahpoo!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Parmesan cheese - formaggio parmigiano reggiano - prosciutto di parma - parma ham - vino lambrusco - Parmesan on...
Parmesan is a popular Italian hard cheese originating in the city of Parma and made from cow's milk.
Cubed steak is dredged in a mix of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs, then browned in a skillet, and simmered with spaghetti sauce.
www.ahpoo.com /funky/Parmesan   (4415 words)

  
 WSBTV.com - food - Tip: Parmesan Cheese
The best-quality Parmesan cheese is northern Italy's Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Warning: Commercially packaged, pre-grated Parmesan, which is sold unrefrigerated, is loaded with preservatives and is overly salty.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, and the author of 10 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with a gourmet flair.
www.wsbtv.com /food/3915178/detail.html   (427 words)

  
 parmesan cheese - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
Lipton Italian Sides - Tomato Parmesan, Penne Pasta in A Tomato and Parmesan Cheese Sauce, 4.5 oz
Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce; made in Parma, in the Emilia region of Italy Made with fresh tomatoes and vegetables ripened to perfection by the Mediterranean sun Great served with pasta, as a sauce for dipping, or on pizza Refrigerate after opening...
Three Cheese Cheese Straws: Parmesan, White Cheddar and Bleu Cheese Baked Wafer, 16 oz Tin
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 Recipes : Macaroni and Cheese in Parmesan Cups : Food Network
Place 1 tablespoon of cheese in a small pile about the size of a quarter in the pan.
Drape cheese over tart mold and press down with another tart mold to form cup shape.
To make Macaroni and Cheese: Put the onion, herbs, garlic and cream in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cream is reduced by half.
www.foodtv.com /food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_32226,00.html   (190 words)

  
 Tomato Cold Soup with Parmesan Cheese Ice Cream - All Recipes - Soup
Season with salt and ground fl pepper, but remember, the Parmesan ice cream will be salty.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and continue to cook and stir until the cheese is melted, and the mixture is uniform.
When the cheese mixture has cooled a bit, place it in the freezer.
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 Kitchen Dictionary: Parmesan Cheese
A hard, sharp, dry Italian cheese made from skim cow's milk.
How to select: Pregrated parmesan is available, but the flavor does not compare to freshly grated.
Click here to add information to this "Parmesan cheese" entry or to add a new entry to the Kitchen Dictionary.
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 Andrulis Farmers Cheese is delicious hot or cold.
Andrulis Farmers Cheese is delicious hot or cold.
Meanwhile, combine crumbled Andrulis Basil Cheese, egg yolks, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup milk.
Pour a 1" wide ribbon of pasta sauce around edge of cheese, and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
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 Amazon.com: Zyliss Rotary Cheese Grater: Kitchen & Housewares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Great for both left- and right-handed cooks, the manual tool is easy to use: Just put the cheese in the top opening and then turn the crank to pass the food over the grating drum.
This HARD cheese grater has been in daily use (we loooove parmesan) in my kitchen for over 5 years with no signs of wear, not even the grater teeth.
Mine is generally only used for a various hard cheeses and is stored in the refrigerator cheese drawer, loaded and ready to go.
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 eBay - parmesan cheese, Kitchen, Food Wine items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Rare Parmesan Cheese Shaker Dispenser Kitty Cat w/Jeans
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CHEESE Board Octagon Wood Tile Muenster Brie Parmesan
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 Parmesan Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe - Italian Food
This garlic bread features the sharp flavor of Parmesan cheese.
Score the bread in serving size portions (cut down to but not through the bottom crust).
Mix the butter with the garlic, cheese, marjoram, thyme, and basil.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art31579.asp   (103 words)

  
 Allrecipes | Cook's Encyclopedia | Parmesan cheese
[ PAHR-muh-zahn ] This hard, dry cheese is made from skimmed or partially skimmed cow's milk.
There are Parmesan cheeses made in Argentina, Australia and the United States, but none compares with Italy's preeminent Parmigiano-Reggiano, with its granular texture that melts in the mouth.
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 Premana Parmesan Cheese Knife by Sanelli Cutlery
Premana Parmesan Cheese Knife - 4 1/4" - 432611
Home: Premana Parmesan Cheese Knife - 4 1/4"
The ergonomic shape brings a sharp reduction in user fatigue
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 Parmesan Cheese: Buy Parmigiano Online - Chicken, Eggplant and Veal Recipes
Parmesan is a generic term for a hard Italian-style grating cheese made from cow's milk.
When searching for cheese online, look no further than igourmet.com.
Some examples are Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan, Veal Parmesan and Artichoke Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano.
www.igourmet.com /parmesan.asp   (130 words)

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