Mild Cheddar Cheese and Montery Jack Substitutes??
Feb 17th, 2011, 04:59 AM
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Mild Cheddar Cheese and Montery Jack Substitutes??
I have been back and forth to Spain for the past six months and cannot find the proper cheese substitutes. I currently live in Malaga, however I was raised in Georgia. So I love my cheese grits, macaroni and cheese, tacos, and occassional pasta dishes. In Madrid, there was an american grocery store where I could purchase these items, but it wasnt cheap. Here in Malaga, there's not an American store so I've been looking for substitutes. Can anyone help?
Feb 17th, 2011, 05:53 AM
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The url Debit provided looks good and there are similar to be found by googling "spanish cheeses". I don't know many Spanish cheeses but find that some tend to be salty. Of course, that could be overcome in some recipes by not adding more salt. I would hit some specialty chhese shops and do some tastings, which are almost always offered if you are undecided. Surprised there's not a British food shop in or near Malaga, that might solve your cheddar search.
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You're smack in the middle of British tourist central, so your best bet would be to track down a shop or company that caters for the British expats. This link takes you to what looks like a bewildering array of british food shops:
http://www.inmalagatoday.com/en-mala...subc-2727.html
http://www.inmalagatoday.com/en-mala...subc-2727.html
Feb 17th, 2011, 06:29 AM
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The Spanish eat Dutch cheese, it is available in their supermarkets. I have also seen cheddar in the supermarkets in Spain.
In Malaga you are, as others have said, in the middle of the British ex-pats and there are stacks of shops catering for their every whim and desire in foods from home, so cheddar will be available in all strengths.
In Malaga you are, as others have said, in the middle of the British ex-pats and there are stacks of shops catering for their every whim and desire in foods from home, so cheddar will be available in all strengths.
Feb 17th, 2011, 06:56 AM
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i'm an american living in barcelona, and really miss extra sharp cheddar and aged asiago. (i confess i have my husband bring back pounds of it when he travels! ) i have discovered that the brand Old Amsterdam, a strong gouda, is a pretty good substitute, and easily available in the Caprabo chains here.
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Why not try to make the mac and cheese, or the grits, with La Serena, or Torta del Casar?
I bet these would be decadent!
If you don't like that idea, just ask at a cheese shop for a mild cow's milk cheese..
I bet these would be decadent!
If you don't like that idea, just ask at a cheese shop for a mild cow's milk cheese..
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If you live in Málaga city, which is not at all crowded with British ex-pats, I would have gone to the fabulous Atarazanas food market just west of central Marqués de Larios street. Several shops specializing in cheese, and they would for sure be more than happy to help you with this one. http://www.andalucia.com/travel/shopping/atarazanas.htm
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