Alimentaria 2020: getting there and getting accredited
There are four months left for Alimentaria 2020, we still remember the last day of Alimentaria 2018, as we left the venue we saw the date of the next edition and we burst out laughing. And today, we are already talking about how to get there and accreditation. Two years left! That date is engraved […]
The decalogue of every good cheese lover
Every good cheese lover must have his or her 10 commandments to worship when faced with cheese, but we’ll deal with that another day. Today we would like to talk to you about The Decalogue of La Antigua, where we have gathered the 10 things about this delicacy that we should all be clear about. […]
What do we know about rennet?
Rennet is a substance contained in ruminant mammals ruminant mammals . It mainly contains the enzyme used for the manufacture of cheese . Its main function is to separate the casein from its liquid phase, which is what we call whey. Etymological meaning of rennet If we look for the etymological meaning of the word […]
Variety of Cheeses
Throughout the Spanish geography, there are numerous types of cow, goat, sheep and mixed cheeses. Some regions are well known for their cheeses, as is the case of Manchego cheese. Denomination of Originand many others that lack it, all of which are part of our Mediterranean diet. They can be fresh, cured, pressed or unpressed, […]
PREPARING A CHEESE BOARD: HOW TO CUT THE CHEESES
Unlike other products, there is no single way of cuttingcheese, as the anatomy shows great diversity. The different cuts are determined by the texture, which will make us recommend the use of one tool or another, by the shape of the cheese and by its flavor. Depending on the shape and size, diners should have […]
Shearing sheep. What it is and what it consists of
How many times do you go to the hairdresser to get a haircut in a year? How many times do you think sheep need to be sheared? Shear the ewe once a year. Sheep are sheared once a year, which generally coincides with the wool raising season. This occurs when the wool naturally detaches from […]
Each cheese with its own wine, each wine with its own cheese…
Given the extraordinary range of cheeses and winesthe relationship between the two lends itself to multiple and well-matched combinationsSome gourmets maintain that the basic principle is that the more flavorful the cheese, the younger the wine, and vice versa, the softer and more delicate the cheese flavor, the nobler the wine. However, the relationship between […]
Alimentaria 2018
The year begins, and with it, new projects; Events, trade shows, among them Alimentaria 2018. Yes, we know that the International Food and Beverage Show is not close, but we have the date already written on the calendar. As you well know, we like to surprise you and for that we have already begun to […]
Science and Gastronomy for a life without gluten
The 29th of June is celebrated “Science and Gastronomy for a life without gluten “ in the Teatro Buero Vallejo of Alcorcón. From Quesería La Antigua we consider these Journeys it very important, since a high percentage of the population is intolerant or allergic to gluten , and the number of people is increasing. The […]
La Antigua visit : St. Lawrence University
Last week, we had pleasure to welcome pupils of the St. Lawrence University (New York, United States). In the framework of our #Quesoturismo project, we use to organize visits of our factory. Furthermore, we propose to bring our visitors to the farms of the region in order to milk our sheeps which produce the milk […]
La Antigua: Catching Hearts in Russia
Almost 4000 kilometers separate Russia from Spain. But we’ve been there so many times that it almost feels like home. When you’re abroad, the people around you are the most important thing. Don’t you feel that way too? Of course, last time wasn’t that different thanks to the people over there who always support us, […]
OUR CHEESE IN “LA ROJA” GIFT BASKET
Do you remember how many great moments “La Roja” (Spanish national football team) made us enjoy? “La Roja”, our Roja is incredible. We are world champions, and for sure, this summer in Brazil’s World Cup, our players will make us enjoy with their plays. And from now, we can enjoy with La Roja Gift Basket. […]
