When it comes to the battle of Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Parmesan, some key differences make one of these nutty, pasta-friendly ...
Sometimes, you must ask yourself, "Why not?" when making decisions. Elise Osafo asked herself this when she bought a 40-lb.
You've also probably heard of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and -- not unreasonably, considering the name -- perhaps assumed there was some connection between the two. So what's the deal?
Its Italian name, in fact, Parmigiano Reggiano, means 'from the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.' We visited a dairy in Parma, Italy to find out how the cheese is made and why it is so expensive.
Because Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is not made with vegetarian rennet, strict vegetarians avoid it. However, there are good vegetarian Parmesan-style cheeses available in most supermarkets ...