Mozzarella di Bufala

Cheese. I was never much of a fan of it when we lived in the states, probably because of its fattiness. But boy do I enjoy it now. The cheese, the chocolates, the pastas, the pizzas, the wines are all quite delightful:) They sure know how to do food here.

The best cheese we've had over here is "mozzarella di bufala", or buffalo mozzarella.  It is so much better than the regular cow mozzarella. This type of mozz is produced all over the world, but nothing is quite the same as that made in the region just outside of Naples, Campana. The mozzarella is sold in a variety of shapes-small balls called bocconcini (little bites), plump spheres or braids. It is served MANY different ways but my favorite is in a caprese salad. Delicious. Simple. Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil. It was actually my first dish I had when we arrived in Italy. 

There are also places nearby where you can learn how & help make mozzarella. We haven't been yet, but plan on taking some visitors to do this if they are interested. Anyone interested in some wine & cheese??? 

Look how big these are! We bought 2 of these yesterday at a store  down the road from us. AND since they are best FRESH we ate them both before the end of the day.