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karich

Thu, Jan-23-03, 20:03

I'm visiting your fair country for the next week and was wondering if anyone knows where to buy provolone cheese? We went to Safeway tonight and the boy behind the counter had never heard of it! Surprized me very much as England has such a much greater selection of cheeses than the US.

Also, is there any supermarkets here that will slice the cheese for me? The boy was shocked when I asked tonight! Maybe it's one of those slight differences in our countries.

Thanks in advance,
Kara

LittleAnne

Sat, Jan-25-03, 10:03

Hi Kara

I hope that you are enjoying your visit to the UK. I've never head of Provolone cheese either. I suspect that we may know it by another name. A web search has revealled the following.

Provolone cheese is similar to Mozzarella cheese, except that it has more flavor. It is a firm, smooth cheese, and a classic ingredient on submarine sandwiches.

Mozzarella is not cheap to buy. I see that Provolone is used in some Italian recipes and you may find it being sold in a traditional Italian style deli, but you will be lucky to find it in a supermarket, I think.

I'm afraid we only buy our cheese in blocks in the UK. You can find some already grated or sliced on the deli counters, but the latter is probably processed with some added carbs. Its best to slice it yourself. As you say, a difference from across the pond.

lucyr

Sun, Jan-26-03, 03:59

A specialist cheese shop, like Neals Yard if you are in London, would be my first suggestion. Then a big italian deli, preferably serving an area with an established Italian community. If neither are possible, Waitrose (a large branch) would be the most likely supermarket.

Re slicing, I find that supermarket staff get bored, and if you ask nicely when they are not busy, they will do odd things for you!!

Good luck.
Incidently, why are you so keen? What are we missing??

karich

Sat, Feb-01-03, 06:56

Hi Ann and Lucy,

Thank you for your suggestions. In the end we didn't find any (more from giving up) I'm just reading your posts as something (a virus?) messed up the connections and I couldn't get on for the rest of the week!

I did have a wonderful time, did lots of walking which I think helped me keep the extra pounds off.

Kara