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THE CHEESE MAP OF SPAIN

In Spain there are more than 150 types of cheeses produced both by large houses and by small families of artisan cheesemakers.

Why freeze meat? What is freezer burn?  Does freezing kill bacteria/germs? The "Danger zone". The best way to prepare meat fro freezer. Vacuum machines. What meat can we freeze? The best way to defrost raw meat. The best way to defrost cooked meat. Microwave defrosting. Can we cook meat whilst frozen? Can we refreeze meat? Can we freeze cooked meats? How long can we keep meat defrosted before cooking? Basic rules for freezing & defrosting your meat products.   INTRODUCTION It is a subject that causes confusion to many; Which foods are safe to freeze? How long can you keep...

What do the colour seals of jamón ibérico mean? The jamón ibérico is one of the jewels of our gastronomy that can be obtained from ibérico pigs. These pigs, which are native to the Iberian Peninsula, have certain genetic characteristics that provide the pieces with a succulence and an incomparable flavour. It is important to bear in mind that, in order to be able to say that a ham is ibérico, it must have a minimum of 50% purity of this breed. In some cases, however, belonging to the Iberian breed is not enough. Depending on the category to which the ham will belong, the...

GOURMET MARKET STEAK CHART: 12 BEEF CUTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Beef is one of humankind’s favorite dishes since the pre-historic times. Today, it is still one of the most consumed types of meat. But what are the different cuts of beef on the steak chart and where do they come from? What is the best steak and what are its characteristics? . It starts with knowing the quality beef cuts and ends with grilling on a quality steak grill. The types and names of beef cuts vary – not only between countries but sometimes even between butchers. Otto’s steak chart presents...