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08/22/2003 Archived Entry: "Mozzarella di Bufala 'en Vogue'"

You might have heard me on Joan Hamburg’s program yesterday. I was telling her that my friend Jeffrey Steingarten, the long-time food writer for Vogue, has written a very informative and very funny piece on mozzarella in the September issue. That's the issue that just got to the newstands and subscribers. In his story, on page 694, he tells you of his adventures in Italy tracking down the ultimate mozzarella di bufala (buffalo-milk mozzarella). Of course, his trip includes, if not features, a visit to my friend Cecilia’s water buffalo farm. When he came in June, I was there hosting my seasonal culinary vacation and cooking school.

In the article you’ll find out why I don’t bother with mozzarella di bufala that is imported to the U.S. and why I wallow in the cheese when I am at its source in Campania. (At home – I mean in New York -- I much prefer eating our own, locally made mozarella from cow’s milk.)

If you want to eat this special cheese with me and Cecilia, then check out the Cook At Seliano section of this website. We’re now accepting bookings for our December 27th through January 2nd trip, along with our four seasonal trips next year. Oh, and don’t worry we don’t only eat cheese.