LL-L 'Delectables' 2006.07.20 (04) [E]

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L O W L A N D S - L * 20 July 2006 * Volume 04
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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Delectables

I would be interested to know if there are any South African cheese making
traditions and, if so, if they are Dutch-derived, British-derived or both, or if
they are of multiple origin.

There are cheese making traditions in North America, Australia and New Zealand. 
They appear to be foremost of British origin and in French-speaking Canada of
French origin.  In the northern US Midwest (especially in Minnesota and
Wisconsin) there are German- and Scandinavian-derived cheese making traditions as
well (along with sausage and beer making ones).  

In more recent years, all of the above have begun to incorporate production of a
greater variety of cheese, having added Italian and French-type cheese making
techniques for instance.  Australian cheese (especially cheddar) is now commonly
found in US stores and is becoming popular, perhaps because most sorts aren't
half bad and are at the same time more affordable than most European imports,
even more affordable than many of the halfway decent US-made counterparts.  (The
same goes for Australian beer and wine which have been gaining popularity here.)

To find out about cheese making, if any, in South Africa would be very
interesting.  If there are any Dutch-type traditions, how old are they?  Do they
go back to early Cape settlement or were they established by more recent Dutch
immigrants (or not by Dutch at all)? 

Thanks for the _casu marzu_ story, Lone.  Is it the same as _hasu muhidu_?  I
understand that it is contraband and as such is very expensive on the black
market, since selling these cheeses is illegal in Italy, due to health
regulations.  Obviously, it is illegal to import it anywhere.

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron

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