How The Most Ancient Roman Pecorino Cheese is Made in Italy (Caciofiore) | Claudia Romeo

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  • @boathousejoed1126
    @boathousejoed1126 3 місяці тому +200

    Such hard-working people, may they prosper always!

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +7

      👆👆

    • @ketchyshubby
      @ketchyshubby 3 місяці тому +4

      These are the people who deserve all the success.

    • @darkhelmutt3417
      @darkhelmutt3417 12 днів тому

      They’re employing illegal african migrants and got in trouble with the Italian government….to hell with them

  • @zoratu
    @zoratu 3 місяці тому +56

    Love that Luigi is so into it. Great to see young people continue traditions like this.

    • @el5495
      @el5495 Місяць тому +1

      She wanted to churn his butter

    • @rishabhdev3537
      @rishabhdev3537 Місяць тому

      @@el5495 💀💀

  • @ElChris816
    @ElChris816 3 місяці тому +94

    The videos that involve the making of cheese are some of my favorites. The skill, artistry, and passion that goes into creating this cheese amazes me.

  • @Sill1992
    @Sill1992 3 місяці тому +88

    Always thought claudia was great at the food insider videos. This format/way of editing is way better, it is calmer or something. Keep it up, great stuff!

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +42

      Thank you! This means a lot to me as back then I had a cinematographer and editor and now I’m doing everything myself 💪🏼

    • @minhducnguyen9276
      @minhducnguyen9276 2 місяці тому

      ​@@claudia-romeo I agreed with him. Your current pacing is better and the contents are more in-depth yet still concise in the same length.

  • @sonodiventataunalbero5576
    @sonodiventataunalbero5576 3 місяці тому +47

    Mamma mia, what a precious product 😍 must be delicious 😋 thanks Claudia for bringing us with you 💙

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +3

      Thank you for watching! I really loved this cheese 💛

  • @DorkaliciousAF
    @DorkaliciousAF 3 місяці тому +27

    Your cheesemaking videos are essential viewing. In the final scene as you show the cheese served with flatbreads my mouth began to water. Definitely one I'll be trying to source.

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +2

      The flatbread combo was incredible! Thank you for watching

  • @twenty4trkmind1
    @twenty4trkmind1 3 місяці тому +34

    Claudia, I love the depth your videos are now including! Explore all of the artisans! You are filling a gap in real local artistry! Keep going!

    • @twenty4trkmind1
      @twenty4trkmind1 3 місяці тому

      Especially focusing on the modernization of process....

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +8

      Thank you! This means a lot to me. I hope to feature many more wholesome artisans

  • @stevenbierlink6695
    @stevenbierlink6695 3 місяці тому +30

    I’ve realized I really only cared to watch the insider videos you were narrating. Keep it up! You are exactly the same as I’ve always seen, which shows how authentic you really are. Much appreciated 🤗

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +6

      Thank you 🥺🥺

    • @mochaleeseo
      @mochaleeseo 3 місяці тому +2

      Same, i realized that all the insider videos I had been watching and saving were literally just Claudia videos. She’s a pro

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +1

      @@mochaleeseo thank you❤

  • @Pazaroni436
    @Pazaroni436 3 місяці тому +9

    The small business all over the world should prosper, because they make a quality stuff and support the community. Shoutout to these Italian cheese makers 👍

  • @rahul.thakur
    @rahul.thakur 3 місяці тому +34

    This is developing into such a nice channel.

  • @seabird6744
    @seabird6744 3 місяці тому +51

    The beauty of Artisanal, local and natural product, passion, and love.

  • @ComboMuster
    @ComboMuster 3 місяці тому +17

    So many delicacies in Italy is just amazing!

  • @febobartoli
    @febobartoli 3 місяці тому +13

    Love the production value and how you have filmed this episode!

  • @mrharvest
    @mrharvest 3 місяці тому +15

    Excellent video! I love seeing the traditional produce being made and hearing from the makers

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +2

      They were so kind and knowledgable!

  • @lupodimontenero661
    @lupodimontenero661 3 місяці тому +14

    other vegetable rennet, Vegetable coagulant (also often incorrectly called “vegetable rennet”) is the latex produced by the green parts of the fig tree or by the wild thistle. In Virgil's works, we discover that pecorino was also the basis of the diet of Roman legionaries. A daily ration of 27 grams, ( one ounce circa) to be added to bread and spelt soup, guaranteed the right caloric intake to recover energy in view of battle.This "legionary" cheese ^^ was salty and very hard to facilitate transport and conservation , There are many degrees of maturing of pecorino , tuma, primo sale, secondo sale , seasoned (< more than 60 days)

  • @shinystones
    @shinystones 10 днів тому +1

    Thank you Claudia. Your videos bring so much understanding, knowledge, appreciation, and joy. Keep doing what you are doing!

  • @gcv7897
    @gcv7897 3 місяці тому +2

    I watched the Insider videos many nights where I was bored out of my mind.. Very happy to see you're still highlighting the regional culinary artisans of Europe, and showing the process involved in their goods. You've got decades of content ahead with the variety in Europe alone, I'm eager to see what's next. I'll also mention your format is great, definitely keep at it.

  • @ftortorici
    @ftortorici 18 днів тому +1

    I'm so glad to see you having your own channel! I wish we could get these in the US.

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 3 місяці тому +13

    Another amazing cheese to wish for. Can't wait to see next week's video! Cheers! 🍻

  • @葉柏廷-h3e
    @葉柏廷-h3e 3 місяці тому +6

    Grazie mille! E' veramente bello sapere l'esistenza di questo formaggio storico!!

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 3 місяці тому +7

    I now understand what the term 'food porn' is all about. Cannot wait for the ricotta episode. Thank you Claudia for a great introduction into Caciofiore. Thank you Luigi for sharing and teaching us about the processes and time it takes to make your cheese.

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha. Had an ex roommate who used to make it at home. You can do it, not very difficult.

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 3 місяці тому

      Aloha. Had an ex roommate who used to make it at home. You can do it, not very difficult.

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 3 місяці тому

      Aloha. Had an ex roommate who used to make it at home. You can do it, not very difficult.

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 3 місяці тому

      Aloha. Had an ex roommate who used to make it at home. You can do it, not very difficult.

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha. Had an ex roommate who used to make it at home. You can do it, not very difficult.

  • @diegoarevalo8119
    @diegoarevalo8119 3 місяці тому +9

    This is pure quality content. Thank you.

  • @plopgoot5458
    @plopgoot5458 3 місяці тому +5

    cheese is one of the very few foods that have the ability to make mold look appetising

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss 3 місяці тому +5

    Nothing shy of ecstasy, when you're having fresh(aged) formaggio. While showing us the roots and process. Grazzie mille, Cladia.

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +1

      Caciofiore has become one of my favourites!!

  • @corn0717
    @corn0717 3 місяці тому +3

    I didn't know you were making your own episodes on your own channel!!! So glad UA-cam recommended your video! Your love of traditional foods and wonderfully curious personality are great to watch! Thank you for your videos. I wish I still lived in Europe and could visit many of the same places you feature.

  • @celesteaida48
    @celesteaida48 3 місяці тому +6

    Ma che meraviglia, bravissimi. Ciao dagli USA

  • @meredithheath5272
    @meredithheath5272 14 днів тому +1

    That cheese just LOOKS Gorgeous!!!!
    Thanks for this video!

  • @oelapaloma
    @oelapaloma 3 місяці тому +7

    Loved it! Thanks so much for showing us the whole process and telling the story of these wonderful people!

  • @SangheiliSpecOp
    @SangheiliSpecOp 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so so much for interviewing all of these wonderful people all over Italy, working hard to keep traditions alive. Theres so much love and care and manual labor that goes into the foods you show, I bet they taste fantastic haha

  • @drido
    @drido 3 місяці тому +3

    I can't wait to watch this after work tonight. Thank you for continuing to present these detailed documentaries, especially about cheese.

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +3

      Thank you for making the time to watch them!

    • @drido
      @drido 3 місяці тому

      @@claudia-romeo I always have time for your work, its honestly the benchmark for Italian cuisine, in my opinion.

  • @adsal100
    @adsal100 3 місяці тому +5

    Claudia prego. Your programs are wonderful. Always introducing something new for us to feast our senses. I would love to make this cheese. Thistle rennet is available - I just need to contact my farmer friend to source some fine sheep's milk. Thankyou again.

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому

      Amazing! Let us know what it tastes like when you make it!

  • @Black-rs3fl
    @Black-rs3fl 2 місяці тому +3

    such a great channel, keep going strong!

  • @nickfranklin1867
    @nickfranklin1867 3 місяці тому +3

    I love the cheese making video's Claudia, especially this such traditional method, it inspires me to have a try at making some on a small scale, keep the videos coming!

  • @dffabryr
    @dffabryr 3 місяці тому +1

    Cheese is one of the most wonderful food the mankind discovered. Nice to meet pecorino and the family that make it !!. Thank you

  • @Odd-RamonHSteen
    @Odd-RamonHSteen 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow. Looks absolutely fantastic! Great filming and composition!

  • @tjpld
    @tjpld 3 місяці тому +20

    Would love to know how the first person figured out that this plant based rennet works.

    • @sonodiventataunalbero5576
      @sonodiventataunalbero5576 3 місяці тому +3

      Maybe they first used it to keep fresh milk longer

    • @Kiwi-Mel
      @Kiwi-Mel 3 місяці тому

      There's a lovely Portuguese cheese made with thistle. Must be similar... Bloody delicious too

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams 3 місяці тому +1

      Like always it was probably by pure accident.

  • @kimberlydrennon4982
    @kimberlydrennon4982 3 місяці тому +2

    Just FYI I thought this was your only new video in a while because UA-cam didn't show me your longer ones that you made since announcing the change in channel direction but I am definitely going to go back and watch the others! Also I'm excited to see the ricotta video that they make from the whey of this cheese next week. I'm very excited about products made from sheep and goats because those animals are less picky than cattle and require less land and water as a result. ❤

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +2

      Yep the algorithm hasn’t been kind! I hope we can make it change its mind with some cheese content. You can press the bell button not to miss any new content. Thank you for your support 🙏🏼

  • @tentimes4
    @tentimes4 17 днів тому

    I noticed that cardoons and artichokes are synonyms in this instance. And I was actually confused, because my sicilian great aunts and grandmother would always take us kids into the hills to pick what we knew as cardoons in western new york. So, I looked online and sure enough there are webpages that synonymze artichokes with cardoons, but there are also references that cardoons are burdock, which is another bitter root. What is absolutely remember is boiling what I know as cardoons to then eat them and the broth that came off the boiling was bitter, but fantastic for vitamins, cold remedies, if your body was generally sore. And fried cardoons are a holiday treat for us still. Neat new understanding how cardoons are different in other places. I love seeing how this pecorino was made. Great show.

  • @graemelliott3942
    @graemelliott3942 3 місяці тому +3

    Very nice video! I can almost smell and taste the caciofiore cheese! Now I have to go out and find some here in LA and report back! Brilliant!

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! Please let us know if you find some!! I can’t get hold of it in London 🥲

  • @tweedyoutdoors
    @tweedyoutdoors 3 місяці тому +2

    Fantastic! I cooked cacio e pepe at Hadrian's Wall, because I believe there's a chance some version of the dish may have existed in the time of ancient Rome - it seems at least the cheese definitely did!
    I made a video of it in case anyone is interested - probably not the most expert / authentic version of cacio e pepe but I was cooking on a camping stove! You can probably find it by searching "cacio e pepe hadrian's wall".
    Incidentally I managed to find a pecorino made with vegetable rennet (I'm a vegetarian) in Eataly in London. It was the first time I had seen one, but it sounds like that might actually be the traditional way of making it in the Roman era!

    • @Lufu2
      @Lufu2 3 місяці тому +1

      Just watched your video, it's really awesome and interesting, we subscribed to your channel too. Thanks to Claudia and her wonderful cheese video we found you!

    • @tweedyoutdoors
      @tweedyoutdoors 3 місяці тому

      @@Lufu2 Thank you - that's great to hear!
      There is obviously a big gap in production quality between my amateur videos and Claudia's very professional documentaries but hopefully it was still interesting!

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +1

      I’m loving this cheese networking we’ve got going on here 🥳🥳🥳

  • @lambert801
    @lambert801 3 місяці тому +5

    That's remarkably a lot like the Lighvan cheese that we eat here in Iran (Persia)! Could this be a remnant of the extensive (and often overlooked) cultural exchange between Iran/Persia and Rome during the ancient times? One could only guess! It's certainly not impossible.

  • @brianmozer3112
    @brianmozer3112 Місяць тому

    Brava Claudia! Thank you so much for making these videos. Much respect for the makers who show such care in what they do. My only question do they take students?

  • @richleonard55
    @richleonard55 Місяць тому

    Wow! What a treat that was! Wonderful, dedicated craftsmanship and charming people. The style and presentation of the video is so enjoyable...natural, informative and beautifully shot. Top-quality, Claudia!

  • @thanoscube8573
    @thanoscube8573 Місяць тому

    This is such a cool art. These cheese must taste amazing. I used to love your videos on that other youtube channel! I thinnk you do great reviews.

  • @cncaliguy09
    @cncaliguy09 2 місяці тому

    Love to see all these unique cheeses and Claudia beautiful smile in each video.

  • @thedosaguygg3710
    @thedosaguygg3710 3 місяці тому +4

    Beautiful video , good cheese 🙌

  • @croissantfromage7289
    @croissantfromage7289 3 місяці тому +5

    I don't think i've ever tried traditional cheese made with vegetable rennet, i wonder how bitter it is, i'd really like to try it. Can't wait to see next week episode as well, the pepper ricotta at 14:36 looks delicious :)

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +1

      It was delicious! I am a big fan of anything bitter and the subtle hint here was truly incredible. See you next week!

    • @mb4451
      @mb4451 3 місяці тому

      @@claudia-romeo One thing i love most about Italian culture is the embracing of bitterness in food and drink

  • @salvos7101
    @salvos7101 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video Claudia. Thanks for showing us this wonderful family of cheesemakers of a product with such heritage. They look fantastic inside and out.

  • @Maria-ig1bd
    @Maria-ig1bd Місяць тому

    I have tears in my eyes and my heart is brimming with emotions. OMG!

  • @Richnavy04
    @Richnavy04 3 місяці тому

    I have loved your content for soooo long. I can't wait for my wife and I to travel through some of these amazing places you have featured and, of course, have phenomenal cheeses!

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your support! 🧡

  • @kcosminhz7988
    @kcosminhz7988 3 місяці тому +1

    Legends! this is awesome Claudia, thank you.

  • @asw19B100
    @asw19B100 3 місяці тому

    I love cheese, particularly artisan cheeses like the ones you profile Claudia. And your beauty is always such a fine complement to the wonderful cheeses.

  • @Evel11111
    @Evel11111 3 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely fascinating! I never knew. Thank you so much!

  • @Crayfish-
    @Crayfish- 3 місяці тому +2

    @ 3:30 The Raw Milk is Kept at a Temperature of, " 37 to 38 Celcius " which Converts to / 98.6 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit ,
    - Respectively .

  • @Innocu0us
    @Innocu0us 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing these traditions with us. The cheese looks so delicate and delicious :)

  • @akiraakiraakiraakira
    @akiraakiraakiraakira 2 місяці тому

    great video again! Your styleand the vibe in the videos is so unique. very honest and very familiar. it's obvious that these people liked to show you around, and that transforms to the viewer of the videos too. it's so cool what you do! thank you

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! Only good vibes here ✨

  • @tristanconnolly3428
    @tristanconnolly3428 2 місяці тому

    I’ve been needing a cheese channel my whole life.

  • @kandacelee9573
    @kandacelee9573 Місяць тому

    I can’t even eat cheese and I love watching these! Thank you! Seattle, WA, United States

  • @theherd5830
    @theherd5830 2 місяці тому

    Another great video! Love your content and showing us how these great artisans make their products. Luigi is adorable! I think he was flirting with you 😍. He sure always had a big smile talking with you!

  • @mishmishm7847
    @mishmishm7847 2 місяці тому

    Cara Claudia,
    Caro Luigi e babbo
    ❤❤❤🧀
    How wonderful, che meraviglioso formaggio 🧀
    This video is so exciting and beautiful. The nature, the pastures. The cardoon artichokes (i ate some today, by the way) the respect for raw milk and its seasonal changes.
    The tradition!! Amazing old tradition. It is not only resulting in a beautiful mouthwatering cheese, but inspiration to other food makers and foodies ❤
    Of course, i watched it to the end
    Mile grazie per questo vid.
    Peace and friendship from a different side of the Mediterranean sea 🙋‍♂️
    M.m.

  • @larslarsen7457
    @larslarsen7457 3 місяці тому

    I worked with dairy processing for many years, but this has passed me. I will come over and try the cheese. This looks like real cheese.
    Wonderful.

  • @paulohenriquenettodealcant6578
    @paulohenriquenettodealcant6578 3 місяці тому +1

    il mio bisnonno era di Roma! Sono stata felice di vedere un po' della campagna vicino Roma e la lavorazione di questo formaggio! Saluti dal Brasile!🎉

  • @PeterKNoone
    @PeterKNoone 2 дні тому

    I am insanely hungry for cheese now. Great video!

  • @jeffreyhenion4818
    @jeffreyhenion4818 3 місяці тому

    In 2014, my wife and I spent a few hours watching a cheese maker outside Arezzo. The process was fascinating and the product was simply amazing. It was one of the high points of our trip.

  • @Barbedwiredgifts
    @Barbedwiredgifts 22 дні тому

    Thank you for the incredible video 🇨🇦❤️🥂

  • @tagbon
    @tagbon 3 місяці тому +1

    These cheese-making videos are fantastic 🧀

  • @alexanderdavis7749
    @alexanderdavis7749 3 місяці тому +1

    I always like to learn about the Romans. Thank you talented Claudia😊

  • @shawnogg8208
    @shawnogg8208 3 місяці тому

    Bravo Luigi! Perfect Video! Blessed be the cheesemakers 😊!

  • @John-r2p9t
    @John-r2p9t 3 місяці тому +1

    Claudia, thanks so much for another amazing video! Being a cheese lover (who even makes my own mozzarella cheese at home), I found this ancient recipe fascinating! It was especially interesting to me the use of vegetable rennet made from artichokes to create a unique flavor.
    Also, some of my favorites of your past vids were on cheeses too! 💯

  • @goldgeologist5320
    @goldgeologist5320 3 місяці тому

    What a great way to get exercise! I need this job to stay healthy!

  • @complimentary_voucher
    @complimentary_voucher 2 місяці тому

    So glad you have your own channel, you are a great host.

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for following along 🥳

  • @watrgrl2
    @watrgrl2 2 місяці тому

    That looked so yummy! If it was here in the states I would definitely buy it!

  • @dorianeroars666
    @dorianeroars666 2 місяці тому

    what a beautiful cheese ! need to try it soon !

  • @Sodacake
    @Sodacake 3 місяці тому +1

    This was a nice little history lesson.

  • @BonsaiBlacksmith
    @BonsaiBlacksmith 3 місяці тому

    I learned something today, i need some of this Roman Pecorino!!!

  • @andorrasrevenge1683
    @andorrasrevenge1683 3 місяці тому

    Great stuff Claudia!!

  • @whitneylake2107
    @whitneylake2107 3 місяці тому

    I hope someday soon to try these delicious cheeses you show us. Grazie !

  • @Zeno362
    @Zeno362 3 місяці тому +3

    Cute cheese maker, beautiful host.

  • @TheHardCore89
    @TheHardCore89 3 місяці тому

    La passione che i sardi hanno per i prodotti della natura è incredibile!
    Fantastico!🖤

  • @MrSunlander
    @MrSunlander 3 місяці тому

    thank you for wiping all that whey off my face, Claudia..... These glorious artisans and the Papa's passion!

  • @JonDundas10
    @JonDundas10 3 місяці тому

    You’re absolutely correct, I AM looking for some! It looks so good 😭 Subscribed!

    • @claudia-romeo
      @claudia-romeo  3 місяці тому

      Welcome!! I hope you find some 🤞

  • @MathewSan_
    @MathewSan_ 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video 👍

  • @NasonMusa
    @NasonMusa 2 місяці тому

    Keep it up, great stuff!

  • @barbaragreigceaser
    @barbaragreigceaser 3 дні тому

    Thank you very much!!!❤

  • @matthewbomparola4098
    @matthewbomparola4098 3 місяці тому

    What a fantastic video!! Thank you!

  • @TheDeliciousLegacy
    @TheDeliciousLegacy 3 місяці тому +1

    I love cheese! I love ancient food! I love this cheese! Hurray!

  • @tammycox9789
    @tammycox9789 3 місяці тому +1

    Although i love Italian and French food. I have to say Italian food is the best ever.

  • @tangojuli209
    @tangojuli209 2 місяці тому

    Bravo. Excellent video.

  • @jon545
    @jon545 3 місяці тому

    I elevate those that have the skill of making cheese . I have tried but can't get mine to taste right so I will leave it to the professionals and be the taste tester lol Thank you for that lovely presentation Claudia ❣❣

  • @MaheshKumarVaddadi
    @MaheshKumarVaddadi 4 дні тому

    Great! experience deserves the best.

  • @jimminniehan2548
    @jimminniehan2548 3 місяці тому

    THank you, love your work.

  • @mystra13
    @mystra13 3 місяці тому

    As an Italian American who's severely lactose intolerant, I'm always on the lookout for new sheep's milk cheese. Thanks for a new one to bug my local Italian butcher to find for me!

  • @rheffner3
    @rheffner3 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting. I have made pecorino with my Italina wife's uncle but this is another level. And the ricotta that is a byproduct. Just great.

  • @EtzEchad
    @EtzEchad 3 місяці тому

    Boy that looks good!
    A huge amount of work goes into it though.

  • @user-tl5fi9lz9z
    @user-tl5fi9lz9z 3 місяці тому +2

    I've got to go to Italy!

  • @anthonybuda5624
    @anthonybuda5624 19 днів тому

    Outstanding great job 👏 Italians are the best thank you 😊 very much

  • @maureenmckenna5220
    @maureenmckenna5220 3 місяці тому

    Would love to find this cheese just to taste it. Looks absolutely delicious.

  • @dianagusterson9572
    @dianagusterson9572 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful work 👏 😊❤❤❤

  • @jjesus753
    @jjesus753 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much!!

  • @organicgroove23
    @organicgroove23 3 місяці тому

    Nice video Claudia. Thank you for sharing. Well Whole Foods but I dought they will have that. I will get back to you !!