Mozzarella di Bufala [mostly photographs and a certain amount of Guzzi content]

[Daniel Kalal]

Here’s a suggestion for Americans riding in Italy and wanting something for a light lunch that won’t make you want to nap for the next two hours: Insalata Caprese.  You’ll not likely find it in a U.S. restaurant even though it’s ubiquitous in any Italian restaurant (real Mozzarella di Bufala is nearly impossible to find on this side of the Atlantic.

Anyway, I seem to have taken enough photographs along the way:
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  

[blackcat]

Always fresh from Di Palo's:

http://www.dipaloselects.com

[Daniel Kalal]

Always fresh from Di Palo's:
http://www.dipaloselects.com

sigh...
I checked that link and the best they can offer is "coming soon."

[Jim Rich]

Those look delish Daniel.

[oldbike54]

                                            Now I am hungry for some unobtainable food 

                                                                       <SIGH>         

  Dusty

[pehayes]

Even though it is a cheese, it can be quickly rolled across the barbecue to make a 'fumicata' version.



And here are the nice ladies who work to make this lovely concoction.



Campania Falcone Tour, 2008?

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

[Chuck in Indiana]

Well, I've lived on a farm all my life. WTH are those critters? Never have seen anything like em..

[Dogwalker]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Mediterranean_buffalo

[Daniel Kalal]

Well, I've lived on a farm all my life. WTH are those critters? Never have seen anything like em...

[oldbike54]

 Ahh, buffalo cheese  I have eaten Indian  Bison cheese , pretty good with a Choc beer .

  Dusty

[acogoff]

    Interesting.  And they also have the same bad toupee as most of our politicians wear.

[Dean Rose]

Not to be confused with the European Bison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kxT7fBKszs
http://www.arkive.org/european-bison/bison-bonasus/


Dean

[oldbike54]

Not to be confused with the European Bison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kxT7fBKszs
http://www.arkive.org/european-bison/bison-bonasus/


Dean

 Those European versions are little bitty things compared to our burly "Merican Bison 

  Dusty

[groundhog105]

Daniel,  are you over in Europe now. We had those wonderful mozzarella dishes when we were there in 2013. 

[Daniel Kalal]

Daniel,  are you over in Europe now. We had those wonderful mozzarella dishes when we were there in 2013.

No; if I were over there now, I wouldn't be here posting this sort of useless stuff...

[actually, I'm at the computer trying to sort out my options for ferries for both Iceland and southern Spain]

[Chuck in Indiana]

Those European versions are little bitty things compared to our burly "Merican Bison 

  Dusty

Yeah, those things are way too small to be considered "Buffalo".. 

[PJPR01]

Plus 1000 on the Caprese Salad option...luckily there are enough Italian restaurants who know how to serve this up properly here in town.

I feel like we now need a Bruschetta thread to accompany this properly...

And then perhaps an Affogato one to wrap it up completely...then our gastronomic journey would be pleasantly complete!

[Dogwalker]

Yeah, those things are way too small to be considered "Buffalo".. 

Those are buffaloes. The American version was called like that cause European explorers had not other words to call them.

[blackcat]

sigh...
I checked that link and the best they can offer is "coming soon."

Sorry Daniel, for now it has to be purchased at the store. I will keep an eye on their website and post if this changes.

[oldbike54]

Those are buffaloes. The American version was called like that cause European explorers had not other words to call them.

 My great grandmother would have called them Tatanka .

  Dusty

[Tobit]

My great grandmother would have called them Tatanka .

  Dusty

Tatanka is also the name of the buffalo patrol in the Boy Scouts Wood Badge.  Wood Badge being the highest level of adult training started by Baden Powell, founder of the Scouts.

Back to the salad, there's a similar Spanish recipe that calls for marinating the tomato slices in a good balsamic vinegar and olive oil prior to seasoning with coarse black pepper, sale and garnishing with basil, very thin onion slices, capers and goat cheese.  Mom makes it as a side to most of her meals.

Tobit.

Tobit

[Chuck in Indiana]

Tatanka is also the name of the buffalo patrol in the Boy Scouts Wood Badge.  Wood Badge being the highest level of adult training started by Baden Powell, founder of the Scouts.

Back to the salad, there's a similar Spanish recipe that calls for marinating the tomato slices in a good balsamic vinegar and olive oil prior to seasoning with coarse black pepper, sale and garnishing with basil, very thin onion slices, capers and goat cheese.  Mom makes it as a side to most of her meals.

Tobit.

Tobit

I make that in the summer. It's not the same with dried basil and store bought tomatoes. Not even close..

[Steve Cas]

Nothing better than garden grown tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella!


Tatanka is also the name of the buffalo patrol in the Boy Scouts Wood Badge.  Wood Badge being the highest level of adult training started by Baden Powell, founder of the Scouts.

    I used to be an Owl, a good ol' Owl too!

[Damnyankee]

Here’s a suggestion for Americans riding in Italy and wanting something for a light lunch that won’t make you want to nap for the next two hours: Insalata Caprese.  You’ll not likely find it in a U.S. restaurant even though it’s ubiquitous in any Italian restaurant (real Mozzarella di Bufala is nearly impossible to find on this side of the Atlantic.

Anyway, I seem to have taken enough photographs along the way:
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  

Good stuff Daniel! Gives ya a pretty good laugh when you first see it floating around in a bag

[Dean Rose]

DY/Nelson, I'll bet you have no trouble finding the good stuff over there. You lucky DOG!


Dean

[Sasquatch Jim]

 You will have trouble milking a tatanka to get your cheese.

[oldbike54]

You will have trouble milking a tatanka to get your cheese.

 Yeah , the males aren't , er , let's say , cooperative  Actually , Tatanka is a term for bison in general . I've eaten bison milk cheese , low in fat , the variety we had was kind of like Feta .

  Dusty

[Damnyankee]

DY/Nelson, I'll bet you have no trouble finding the good stuff over there. You lucky DOG!


Dean

No trouble ay all Dean but my cousins have shown me a place in Venafro that they say makes the best "Buffalo Balls" It's a bit of a ride from here but they say it's worth it