Product Reviews and Ratings - ALL Sheep - Pecorino di Sicilia from igourmet

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Pecorino cheese is one of the most ancient cheeses of the world, dating back well over 2000 years. Pecorino, as the name implies, is made from sheep's milk (“pecora” meaning sheep). Sicilian Pecorino cheese has been manufactured since the 11th century from ewe's milk in the inland areas of the beautiful island of Sicily, once known as the “central location of the known civilized world”. Nearly 3000 years of history are on this island (roughly the size of New Jersey). There are stone ruins, temples of ancient people, monasteries, outdoor theatres, and endless vineyards and olive groves.

Pecorino di Sicilia with Pistachio offers the firm texture of a Sicilian pecorino table cheese interspersed with chopped pistachio nuts. This unique combination will surely pique the interest of the worldliest gourmand.

Pecorino di Sicilia with Arugola offers the firm texture of a Sicilian Pecorino table cheese interspersed with bits of bright green arugula. Arugola, mostly used a salad green in the United States, is really a member of the mustard herb family. Its bold, nippy taste lifts the flavor of this Pecorino to create a new taste sensation.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 4 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 2 reviews)

Excellent cheese

By Sicilian from Dallas Tx on 7/2/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pecorino di Sicilia:

I had Pecorina with Pistachios in Sicily and looked all over for it in the states. I ordered this one and it was excellent.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Bravo Pecorino di Sicilia

By Bob

from Indianapolis, IN on 5/16/2008

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

Eating

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pecorino di Sicilia:

NO cooking please, this pecorino is much too elegant to be touched by fire. I enjoy thin slices plain or drizzled with just a whisper of mesquite honey. In my view it's just too delectable to spoiled the taste with bread or crackers. I would describe the taste as clean, bursting almost buttery on the palate, and speaking of the fresh breezes and golden sunshine of Sicily. There was some guilty pleasure in the first taste for me. I know friends would enjoy this too, but at the moment it will remain my solitary and selfish pleasure. The pistachio version was my first choice and I will certainly order again.

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