From Naples, Florida: Savor the Authentic with Old World Market

Immediately associated with a fresh Greek salad , the salty and soft feta cheese provides a creamy counterpart to the crunchy vegetables and olives. Because it’s cut into blocks and packaged in a salty whey brine, feta is often referred to as a ‘pickled cheese’. Available worldwide, it is a common addition to salads and baked dishes and is characterized by a rich, tangy flavor. History of Feta Cheese With several mentions in Homer’s Odyssey, it's obvious that the cheese has been a Greek staple for centuries. Greek mythology cites the Cyclops Polyphemus as the original feta cheese creator while other stories credit Apollo and Cyrene’s son, Aristaeus as its founder. However, the word ‘feta’ is believed to have Italian roots and is derived from the Italian word ‘fetta’ meaning ‘slice’. Aside from the liberal use of olive oil in Greek and Mediterranean cooking, feta cheese is another indispensable ingredient. Cooking with Feta Cheese One of the main components of the spinach and ...