Jul 4 # 6 of 22
Pre-grated Parmesan does taste rather like sawdust, doesn't it? I have to say I agree with you. I always have a chunk of Parmesan in the refrigerator and grate it fresh. The difference in flavor is really night and day!
Jul 4 # 7 of 22
As for Parmesan cheese, there isn't much that can compare with fresh Parmesano Reggiano from Italy. The last time we bought it the price was about $13.00/lb. But we never use a lot of Parmesan cheese in any one meal so the price doesn't hurt that bad.
Jul 4 # 8 of 22
I wish I could say that!!! I go through a lot of Pecorino Roman, Asiago, Fontinella, Fontina, etc. and the average price if between $9.50 and $11.50/pound.
But it's worth it because of the great taste! I don't care if the canned sawdust is $3.99 - I would never buy it!
Jul 5 # 9 of 22
Lol...the fresh grated cheese just seems to remind me of Olive Garden. When they shred the cheese on the salad. I almost always make them grate the entire block they have. Not only do I like a ton of cheese, but I like to see the look on their face....just waiting for you to say stop. :p
Jul 5 # 10 of 22
Until I got my husband that pepper grinder he wanted for Christmas, I didn't understand what the big fuss about fresh-ground pepper was! There's no going back for us, now, though. :p