Introduction. Known as the Renaissance, the period immediately following the Middle Ages in Europe saw a great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome.
In its earliest form, Monterey Jack was made by the Mexican Franciscan friars of Monterey, California, during the 18th century. Californian businessman David Jack sold the cheese commercially. He produced a mild, white cheese, which came to be known as Jack's Cheese, and eventually Monterey Jack.
Pepper Jack. Pepper Jack is a derivative of Monterey Jack, the original âAmericanâ cheese invented by Mexican Franciscan friars of Monterey, California.As the name suggests, the cheese is flavoured with sweet peppers, rosemary, habanero habaÃ±ero chilies and garlic and spicy jalapenos jalapeÃ±os for an. extra kickepper Jack. Pepper Jack is a derivative of Monterey Jack, the original âAmericanâ cheese invented by Mexican Franciscan friars of Monterey, California.