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The Cheese Course: Prima Donna: The diva of Dutch cheese

Published 12/03/08

There's no hiding your reaction when you taste something for the first time. Everything is revealed. Seeing people's eyes close when they taste the intensity of Prima Donna is one of the highlights of my day.

Stacey Adams-Zier - For The Capital A cross between aged Dutch Gouda and Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano, this cheese smells like butterscotch candy and tastes not unlike a rich caramel sprinkled with sea salt.
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A cross between aged Dutch Gouda and Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano, this cheese smells like butterscotch candy and tastes not unlike a rich caramel sprinkled with sea salt. Its nutty, sweet flavor and tangy taste is simply irresistible.

The name and texture clearly signal Italy, and Prima Donna ("pri madonna" is Italian for "first lady") even has a drawing of a beautiful woman with Tuscan hills...

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