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Ricotta Salata

Sunday, September 18, 2005

Ricotta Salata is a sheep's milk cheese originating from Sicily. It could be somewhat misunderstood due to its name. "Ricotta" is a term not limited to the specific type of cheese often used to stuff pasta. Rather "ricotta" is Italian for "recooked", which refers to a cheese making process that involves heating whey after it has been separated from cheese curds. In any case, Ricotta Salata is firm, spongy, and slightly tangy. It's not the kind of cheese you would likely put on crackers or bread. What Ricotta Salata is perfect for is pasta salads, on top of sautéed vegetables, or on top of a tomato based sauce. Its spongy texture absorbs oil and vinegar in the case of a salad and works really well with a sauce. I haven't tried this, but I bet it would be great on top of a tomato sauce with a lot of basil in it.

-Aaron

Cameron Winery

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Cameron Winery is located in Dundee, Oregon. They make amazing wine. They use sustainable organic farming techniques. The owner John Paul is a really nice guy. The only tricky part is finding it if you don't live in Oregon or Washington. I have seen it at a couple shops in NYC though. If you see it you should buy it. You'll be glad you did.

Check out their site here:
Cameron

-Aaron