If fresh buffallo mozarella and provolone cheese jostle for the gold medal of Italian pasta filata (spun paste), then burrata stands without question in platinum position. And worthy of an ode.
Burrata, burrata Where art thou, oh burrata On aisles and cold shelves In Italia and beyond You – burrata are found in the best company of cheeses money can buy Blessed are ye, oh cheesemakers of Puglia And blessed are the fruits of your vats Mozzarella di buffalo, Provolone and cheese above all cheeses - Burrata. Cheese like ‘Pregnant bellies’ Tummies full of ritagli (scraps) and panna (cream) Your name is like butter to my ears – soft and warm Your skin - smooth and stretchy like ‘white’ velvet You are fresh and sweet with the essence of youth Tangy and the creamy and best eaten within two days Burrata, dear burrata Soulful cheese to all Caseophile or not
Passionate, creative home-cook & amateur food photographer sharing life stories to encourage and inspire men & women the world over.
Currently on a mission to create awareness about Nigerian cuisine - its flavours, history, culture and similarities with other world cuisines!
