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Default Pecorino Romano vs Parmigiano Reggiano

On Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:22:44 +0200, "Giusi" >
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> Pecorino. You rarely get any choice as to which to buy, so you don't need a
> surname to differentiate, usually. I did buy Pecorino Sardo in New York at
> Citarella, but I was really surprised to find it.
>

Okay then. The one time I got fancy and wanted cheese in an Italian
restaurant, I asked for pecorino and got a surprised look from the
waiter (and cheese too). I thought I'd said the wrong thing, but
apparently he was surprised I asked correctly.

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