cheese

  • Tvorog (quark) – soft white cheese

    tvorogTypically when cheese making is mentioned, an average person pictures an intensive and lengthy process using specialty tools and ingredients. While this is certainly true for a lot of cheeses, there are some that come together fairly easy. I have already mentioned tvorog (also known as quark) before. One of my earlier childhood food memories involves tvorog mixed with sugar and sour cream for a quick, tasty and healthy snack. It’s high in calcium, low in fat and has a neutral taste. It is very popular all over ex-USSR and is sold in most food stores with varying fat content. Luckily for countries where it’s not readily available, tvorog is also one of the easiest cheeses to make at home. There are only 2 ingredients and the most extravagant tool you will need is some cheesecloth.