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imagine a bite of creamy feta melting on
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your tongue followed by a sliver of rich
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nutty graviera then perhaps a smoky
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casseri toasted to golden perfection
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greek cheeses are not just ingredients
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they're stories of the land of mountain
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pastures of sundrenched islands and of
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centuries old culinary traditions that
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still thrive today if you're passionate
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about cheese Greece offers a flavorful
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journey you simply can't miss greek
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cheese is an essential pillar of
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Mediterranean cuisine
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with over 60 traditional varieties each
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cheese tells a tale of teroir technique
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and cultural pride the country's diverse
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geography from rugged highlands to salty
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coastlines has birthed the cheese
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culture as rich and layered as its
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history let's start with the superstar
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feta this brinded crumbly cheese made
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from sheep's milk or a blend of sheep
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and goat milk is protected under EU law
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that means only cheese made in Greece
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using traditional methods can be called
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feta salty tangy and incredibly
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versatile it's perfect for salads pies
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omelets or simply served with olive oil
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and oregano it's no surprise that feta
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is a staple in nearly every Greek
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kitchen next up is graviera greece's
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second most popular cheese a hard cheese
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often made from sheep's milk graviera
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varies by region the variety has
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a sweet nutty flavor while the knack
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sauce version is creamier often made
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with cow's milk it's excellent for
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grating over pasta baking in casserles
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or serving with fruit and wine then
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there's casuri a semi-h hard cheese with
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a firm texture and mild buttery flavor
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often used in the famous Greek dish
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saganaki pan fried cheese kasuri melts
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beautifully and offers a savory depth
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without overwhelming other ingredients
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let's not forget lesserk known gems like
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manuri a rich velvety whey cheese ideal
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for desserts and cheese boards or kefaly
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a sharp salty cheese that's perfect for
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grating or frying and if you love strong
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flavors try metabone a smoked cheese
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from a pyrus aged and complex with a
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touch of firewood in every bite to get
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the most from Greek cheeses pair them
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wisely feta loves ripe tomatoes olives
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and crusty bread graviiera matches well
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with honey or fig jam casuri sings with
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white wine and grilled vegetables store
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them properly refrigerated in airtight
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containers ideally in their brine to
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preserve their unique textures and
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flavors greek cheese is a sensory
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Mediterranean it connects you to a land
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where food is sacred and simplicity
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sophistication why settle for the
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ordinary when your cheese board could be
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an edible Greek adventure
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which Greek cheese would you love to try
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first or which one is already your
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favorite let's talk cheese in the
