Parmesan is not the same as Grana Padano. The differences begin even before cheese production – with the milk: For Parmesan, the milk must come exclusively from cows in the vicinity of Parma and ...

Basil pesto – or pesto Genovese – originates in Liguria, and is traditionally made with just a few ingredients: pine nuts, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese (and perhaps pecorino), extra-virgin olive oil ...

Although no cheese can truly duplicate the near-nutty, crystal crunch of an excellent Parmesan, pasta's best friend sure does invite a lot of comparison. Broadly familiar all the way from the cheap ...