Mozzarella

Originally all mozzarella was made from water buffalo milk. It is a specialty of the Campania region, of which Naples is the capital. Now mozzarella is made predominantly from cow’s milk in most regions of Italy. Whereas cow’s milk mozzarella is fairly bland, buffalo milk mozzarella is sweet, slightly tangy, and richer in flavor. It is more expensive and perishable than cow’s milk but certainly worth the extra cost. Recently it has been much easier to find in the States. Even our local supermarket carries it now.