Burrata is a luscious, fresh cheese from Southern Italy, made from buffalo or cow's milk. Burrata is essentially unspun mozzarella curds mixed with fresh cream ("burro" is Italian for butter) stuffed into sheets of pulled mozzarella. This little pouch is then wrapped in leaves of the Asphodelus ramosus (an herb with leaves similar to leeks). Usually served with sliced tomatoes, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, burrata is a uniquely delicious experience.
Available seasonally from the Bedford Cheese Shop
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Hi Jamie - Russ Parsons just did an article in the LA Times on burrata made in southern California last week -- see this link (reg. req'd)
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-calcook26apr26,1,3646024.story?coll=la-headlines-food