8th Annual Festival del Queso Artesanal held in Tenosique, Tabasco Last weekend, after being postponed for two years, this highly anticipated, gastronomic festival was held in the state of Tabasco in the Tenosique Convention Center. The three-day event featured over 250 exhibitors and was attended by over 58,000 visitors. Respected as one of the largest … Read more
The Best Substitute for Panela Cheese What is Panela Cheese? Panela (pronounced pa-NEH-lah) is a semi-soft, fresh Mexican cheese made from skimmed cow’s milk, rennet and sea salt. Panela cheese is commonly known as “queso canasta” or “queso de la canasta”. It takes its name from the baskets in which the cheese is commonly made … Read more
Panela and Spinach soup In 40 minutes you can have this fantastic vegetarian tomato based panela and spinach soup. I was amazed how quick and easy this was to make. The flavors were fantastic and it made a great lunch for us with very little fuss. I used a Corvadonga panela cheese, which was excellent … Read more
Mexican Manchego vs Spanish Manchego – What’s in a name? If you have ever perused the international cheese section of your supermarket you have undoubtedly come across cheese labeled “manchego”. You may even have noticed two distinctly different styles of cheese both called “manchego”. One is a hard, ivory-white cheese with a distinctive rind. The … Read more
Queso Fresco vs Queso Blanco – Are they the same? Queso blanco and Queso fresco are both white Mexican “fresh cheeses”. Their appearance, texture and flavor profile are nearly identical and they can be used interchangeably in almost any Mexican dish. But are they the same cheese? Let’s learn more about these two popular Mexican … Read more
Cotija vs Queso Fresco – All you need to know about these two iconic Mexican cheeses Cotija and Queso Fresco are two of the most used cheeses in a Mexican household. They are both white and crumbly and one may easily be mistaken for the other. While Cotija and Queso fresco fall into completely different … Read more
Panela vs Paneer Mexico’s Queso Panela and India’s Paneer Cheese – Similarities and Differences Cheese is an integral ingredient in the cuisines of both Mexico and India. While India has a documented history of cheesemaking that goes back 4500 years, cheese and cheesemaking techniques were introduced to Mexico only about 500 years ago. Mexico’s Panela … Read more
Panela vs Queso Fresco How to Use Panela Cheese and Queso Fresco in Your Cuisine Cheese is one of the most popular food items in modern Mexican cuisine. Despite the fact that cheese and cheesemaking techniques were introduced to Mexico just over 500 years ago, it now seems inconceivable to imagine a Mexican kitchen without … Read more
How to Use Panela Cheese Panela is a fresh, mild cheese that is great on salads and sandwiches. However, it is most famously known as a cheese that can stand up to high heat. Panela cheese can be grilled, baked or fried without losing its shape. It will become soft and browned but will not … Read more
How to Use Oaxaca Cheese Here are some great ways to use Oaxaca cheese, including some of our favorite recipes. What is Oaxaca Cheese? Oaxaca (pronounced wuh·HAA·kah) is one of the most popular cheeses in Mexico and originates from the state of Oaxaca in the southeastern part of the country. In this region, it is … Read more