Tag Archives: Spain

Coinga Queso Mahon-Menorca

The Coinga Queso Mahon-Menorca, a long mouthful of a name, is a cured Spanish cheese. The rind is thick, red, and waxy. At first I peeled it off the edges of the slices I made before eating, but then I eventually took to just slicing off the rind of areas of the block I knew…

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Quesos Tradicionales

The Quesos Tradicionales is a Spanish cheese that tastes like a smoked gouda. The flavors are simple and present. It has a smokiness that permeates through its semi-firm body. Nothing overtly complex or dominating. It is tasty and quite good, but not very memorable. The tear-drop like shape certainly sticks to my mind, along with…

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Semi Curado

The Semi Curado is a cow’s milk cheese that originates from Spain. The rind is an orangey-red hue and the cheese itself is a milky white. Asides from some minor holes and air pockets, the cheese is solid throughout. The flavor is very mild. Smooth and simple. Because of this delicate composition, it compliments well…

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