| Most of us in the US have not had much, if any | | | | culinary tradition accessible to Americans |
| exposure to Mexican cheeses. When we see | | | | interested in trying their hand at this exciting |
| cheese in Mexican dishes, it is usually familiar | | | | cuisine. |
| types like cheddar or Monterey Jack rather than | | | | The art of cheese making came to the Americas |
| a queso fresco or cotija. While these common | | | | with the Spanish, who imported goats and cows. |
| cheeses may indeed pair well with some dishes, | | | | These new foods were quickly adopted by |
| they are by no means the only options out there | | | | Mexican cooks and styles unique to the country |
| for cooks looking to add a little something to their | | | | soon developed and some Spanish style cheeses |
| Mexican recipes. | | | | found new fans in the New World. Mexican |
| Mexico has its own cheese making tradition with | | | | cheeses provide a variety of different flavors and |
| many different kinds to try. Fortunately for | | | | textures perfectly suited for a wide array of |
| cooks, Mexican cheeses are becoming more | | | | traditional Mexican foods. |
| widely available, making this part of Mexico's | | | | |