The Biggest Italian Cheese Mistakes & Misconceptions

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We're here to talk about one of the most important Italian ingredients: CHEESE! Italy produces more cheese varieties than any other country, by a long shot, and many rank among the most popular and beloved cheeses in the world. Despite their popularity, there are still a ton of misconceptions about the most famous Italian cheeses. Today we're discussing some of the biggest "cheese mistakes," dispelling some myths, answering some frequently asked questions about cheese, and giving some tips on how to avoid expensive marketing scams. If you enjoy this video, please give it a like and subscribe to the channel! -------- Want to try the ONLY good Calabrian 'nduja available in the United States? When you try it, you'll understand why this spicy, spreadable pork salami is one of our favorite foods! 🌶️ Check out our partner, 'Nduja Bella, by visiting https://ndujausa.com/home/ and use promo code "grammar" at checkout for 10% off your order! OUR COOKBOOK https://geni.us/italianfamilykitchen FOLLOW US Website/Recipe Blog - https://www.pastagrammar.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pastagrammar Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pastagrammar Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/add/pastagrammar Twitter - https://twitter.com/PastaGrammar VISIT ITALY WITH US Italian Food Tours - https://www.pastagrammar.com/tour VISIT EVA'S HOMETOWN Visit Dasà - https://www.visitdasa.com SUPPORT US Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/pasta-grammar-2 Shop Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/pastagrammar 00:00 - Italian Cheeses Explained 02:06 - Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Parmesan 04:43 - How to Use Parmigiano-Reggiano 06:55 - Grana Padano vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano 10:51 - What Is Pecorino? 13:17 - Pecorino vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano 15:40 - How to Transport and Store Aged Cheese 18:41 - Where Are All the Goat Cheeses? 20:05 - What Is Ricotta? It Ain't Cheese! 21:02 - Why You CAN'T Find Real Ricotta 23:18 - Mozzarella vs. Fior di Latte 29:04 - Pasta Grammarian in Action! #cheese #parmigianoreggiano #italianfood