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Cheese Description:
Xanadu
Description:
Old Greek cheese known from then ancient times
became quite popular among southern workers in the end of 19th century.
Made of feta and kasseri combining the whey of mizithra to create perfect
blend. Due to its transient properties this cheese was served only aged
beyond 14 months and only in semi-circular molds often dubbed geometric
half-moons. Unfortunately this cheese did not catch on in the states.
Heavily used by the Union to feed its troops during the Civil War Union
troops quickly grew tired of the staple. After defeating the South in this
epic battle Union troops forbade the consumption of xanadu cheese in the
conquered south. Its production immediately declined and fell out of
existence. Only recent discoveries have revealed the recipe used for this
concoction. Trendy coffee shops in upstate New York have started a fad of
serving xanadu cheese with special Bavarian coffees.
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