Cheeses
Hand Cheese
Handkäse
Hesse, Germany
Sour milk cheese from Hesse, served with 'Musik' (onion marinade), with a strong pungent aroma.
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What it is
A closer look at Hand Cheese.
Sour milk cheese from Hesse, served with 'Musik' (onion marinade), with a strong pungent aroma.
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Proper sour flavor, good marinade, traditional preparation, strong aroma.
Where it belongs
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