pecorino Archivi - Foods of Florence

Shopping List: Formaggio di Pecora della Calvana by Lama

by Gaiafoods of florence, shopping list, Tuscan May 23, 2015No Comments

Azienda Agricola Lama is a farm located at the feet of the Calvana mountains, a rural area that has been devoted to sheep breeding for centuries. At the Lama farm, a variety of sheep’s milk cheeses are produced, from creamy ricottas to pungent pecorinos.

Ingredients: Pecorino Toscano DOP

by Gaiafoods of florence, ingredients, Tuscan May 10, 2015No Comments

Pecorino Toscano DOP is a sheep’s milk cheese produced throughout Tuscany – the word pecorino derives from the Italian pecora, which means “sheep.” It has a smooth texture and a flavor that varies from mild to pungent, depending on its age.