The Wonders of Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola is an Italian Blue cheese made from unskimmed cow's milk which is then decomposed by the added bacteria. It has been around in Italy since 879 AD and its name came from a city in Italy named Gorgonzola. As such, Gorgonzola can only be produced in Italy since it enjoys protected geographical status.

img source: tasting gourmet market, 2013

The strength of each cheese depends upon its age. Gorgonzola ranges from mild to strong, but stronger is usually better since it is famously praised by locals for its strong taste.

Gorgonzola is made from unskimmed milk then added with starter bacteria of Penicillium glaucum then to give it a stronger smell, Penicillium roqueforti is added to the cheese.

Foods that can be made from Gorgonzola Cheese:
1. Pear and Gorgonzola salad.
2. Can be served with wine.
3. Apple walnut Gorgonzola turnover.
4. Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
5. Gorgonzola Steaks.
6. Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad.
7. Tortellini with Gorgonzola cream sauce.

Where to buy Gorgonzola?

• Kirkfoodsshop supermarket
• the smellycheese shops supermarkets.



img source: plant food fabulous, 2012

- Alexander Jason Sumendap